A successful retirement doesn't just happen; it takes a great deal of
planning. Unfortunately, most people spend more time planning their
vacation than they do their retirement. If you dream of the day you can lay
on the beach soaking up the sun, then you need to start planning now. This
book isn't on financial planning, there are several very good books
available for that. Instead, this will give you lots of practical advice
from a Baby Boomer couple that spend their winter in an active senior
community in central Florida and do so on a moderate budget. The guide
takes you from selecting where you want to retire when you wish to do it,
what type of community is best for your lifestyle, and how to choose a
home. It also covers winterizing your home, making the trip, and stocking
your new residence. Most important, by avoiding the mstakes the author
made, you could save thousands of dollars. And even if you don't plan on
becoming a Snowbird, the sections on technology, insurance, prescription
drugs, and the stages of retirement make this book extremely valuable for
anyone wishing to retire.