Remember, you are planning for that special place where you intend to spend your golden years. That means you will need to consider the effect of location on both your retirement and your estate.
The Kiplinger article provides a state-by-state run down on the tax basics and a colorful map to guide you. Each state offers various perks and challenges to the retirees that are well worth investigating and understanding.
Since choosing your retirement location is one of those significant life events, you should follow the carpenter’s rule of thumb: measure twice and cut once.
