Retirement can be a very exciting time. A multitude of people are getting close to retirement age, and they want to know how they can best live their lives in their retirement years. There are some factors that should be considered when retirement planning starts to come to the forefront. Cost of Living One of the biggest things to consider when it comes to retirement is the cost of living. People that are planning to retire need to look for cities where they will be able to live comfortably without struggling with their retirement income. This is why it is important to know what the retirement income will be. This plays a huge part in determining how much money it will take to live in the city that retirees are interested in. Activities People that are active should look at cities that have the type of activities that are going to work best for their lifestyle in their retirement age. Some people are fans of beaches and warm weather. They may choose to move to states like Florida or California. The lovers are of the arts that are looking for opportunities to retire and attend Broadway plays we have better luck in new York. Family Another thing that plays a big part in retirement is family. A large number of people will move away from their homes and their families are when they were younger in search of better job opportunities. As they get older they may look for opportunities to get a little bit closer to where the family is during this time. Retirees may look for opportunities to move back closer to where their adult children and grandchildren are living. Familiarity A big thing that retired workforce employees will look for is familiarity. A lot of people just want to retire in a city where they are familiar with the people in the community. They may have a banking institution where they know all of the tellers. They may enjoy shopping for groceries at a local grocery store where they are friendly with the cashiers. Abundant numbers of retirees will factor these things in to determine where they want to retire. Gave familiar faces around makes the transition into retirement easier. Securities offered through Sanctuary Securities, Member FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services offered through Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor