Want to Work in Your Golden Years?

While it used to be very standard to retire in your mid-sixties, now it is becoming more and more common to work until later in life, sometimes even until age 70 and beyond. Some people choose this option just because they enjoy what they do and don’t feel ready to retire. Others want to get more in social security income, which they can do by retiring later. Whatever your reasons, if you are thinking of working until later in life, there are a lot of places that are known for having a thriving senior citizen workforce.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida, USA, which lies along State Route A1A. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One great place to live and work in your golden years is Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This area has plenty of healthcare options available, which is always a plus for senior citizens who tend to need more access to healthcare then other demographics. Plus, the city is kind of a “hotbed” for the retired, so, once you are done working, you can easily stay put for retirement, or you can just enjoy the retirement lifestyle on your days off from work since it will be all around you!   

Medford, Oregon

While the north isn’t most people’s top choice for a place to retire, Medford, Oregon is a nice exception to the rule. It has low tax rates, a huge amount of retirement coummunities, and is really just a city that caters to and makes life fun for the older demographic.

Birmingham, Alabama

Finally, if you don’t mind a little “southern flavor,” Birmingham, Alabama is another great place to retire. For starters, it’s one of the cheapest places to live, which can really be nice if you take a pay cut in your later years or if you don’t end up saving quite as much as you’d hoped for retirement. You shouldn’t have a hard time finding work either, since its senior unemployment rate is surprisingly low, and to make things even better, it has very low property tax rates.

Of course, these are just a few of many awesome places that you could choose to live and work in your later years. If none of these places appeal to you, just do your research until you find your dream place to call home in the later stages of life.