The Best Places for Single Baby Boomers to Retire

Many baby boomers, born from 1946-1964, will find themselves suddenly single in retirement, typically because they are widowed or divorced. Almost a third of men (31%) and more than half of women (55%) are unmarried at age 65 or older, most often due to the death of a spouse, according to Census Bureau data.

 

When choosing a location to settle down for retirement, you’ll want to consider a variety of factors.

 

“Cost of living, weather conditions, local community, and access to quality health care are just some of the main factors to consider when it comes to choosing the best spot for your well-deserved retirement years," says Mercedes Zach, travel expert at ASAP Tickets. "This decision is especially important for single senior citizens who are looking to find new hobbies and people to spend their time with as well as cut on daily expenses," she adds.

 

Single baby boomers might put more emphasis on communities and opt for more populated cities than the traditional beach retirement towns. Here's a look at the 12 cities with the most seniors who are currently single: 

1. New York
2. Los Angeles
3. Chicago
4. Miami
5. Philadelphia
6. Dallas.
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Boston
9. Detroit
10. Houston
11. Atlanta
12. San Francisco

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New York - The New York metro area, which includes Newark and Jersey City, is home to more single people age 65 and older than any other city. There are more than 1 million older residents who are currently unmarried. Some 61% of women and 33% of men age 65 and older are single. New York has an unusually high proportion of people who have never married, but many older residents are also widowed or divorced. The biggest downside of retirement in New York is the high housing costs. However, the city's extensive public transportation system can help those who live outside Manhattan to visit new places and meet new people.

 

Los Angeles - Retirement in Los Angeles brings the excitement of living near the movie industry, prolific sunny weather, and pleasant California temperatures. The area's top-ranked medical centers also draw people to LA. Many people age 65 and older, including 59% of women and 33% of men, are currently single, often due to widowhood or divorce. About 9% of older people in the Los Angeles metro area, which includes Long Beach and Anaheim, have never been married. The high home prices can make it difficult to relocate to the area, but many people find the Mediterranean beaches and big city pleasures to be worth the cost.

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Chicago - You will need to bundle up against Chicago's winter chills, but there's still plenty of opportunity to meet new people. Some 58% of women and 33% of men age 65 and older in Chicago are single. Many people in Chicago are unmarried due to the death of a spouse, including 32% of older women and 12% of older men. Divorce is also a common reason to be single at age 65 or older, including 11% of men and 16% of women. About 8% of seniors in Chicago have never been married.

 

Miami - Retirees are often drawn to Miami's beaches and warm winter climate. There are also plenty of single retirees in Florida. “The No. 1 location that comes to mind when thinking of the most popular retirement destinations in the U.S. is Florida. With its favorable weather conditions and thriving social life, the sunshine state makes the perfect place for a forever home,” says Zach.

 

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In the Miami metro area, which includes Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, 62% of women and 35% of men are unmarried. Many Miami seniors are widows (34%) and widowers (11%), and 19% of women and 14% of men are divorced. Some 8% of people age 65 and older in Miami have never been married.

 

Many people relocate to Florida for retirement, so you may be able to connect with other people who are new to the area. But if Miami is not your speed, Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg top Zach’s list of midsized Florida cities for retirees.

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Philadelphia - Pennsylvania's largest city can be a great place to meet other retirees. More than half of women (58%) and almost a third of men (33%) age 65 and older are currently single. Some retirees are single due to divorce, including 16% of women and 12% of men. A third of older women and 12% of older men are widows or widowers. About 8% of the retirees in Philadelphia have never been married. You may be able to meet other retirees by volunteering at the area's many historic sites and museums. Located on the train line between New York and Washington, D.C., Philadelphia is considerably more affordable than these larger cities.

 

Dallas - Rapidly growing cities can be great places to meet new people. “Single boomers are going to be on the younger end of the retiree set and will definitely benefit from retiring to bustling cities with plenty of things to do and plenty of people to meet,” Ann Martin, director of operations at CreditDonkey, says.

 

Dallas is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and has attracted 145,915 new residents over the past decade. Single women often outnumber single men in older age groups, and in Dallas, the proportion of single women (55%) is twice that of single men (28%) among those age 65 and older. The Dallas metro area, which also includes Fort Worth, has an unusually low proportion of seniors who have never been married (5%). Most older residents are single due to divorce or widowhood.

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Washington, D.C. - The nation's capital attracts residents and visitors from throughout the world, many of whom are hoping to make a difference. Retirees may continue to play a role in politics or policy or get involved at the area's historic sites or museums. More than half of older women (57%) and more than a quarter of older men (29%) in Washington, D.C., are single. While 30% of older women have experienced the death of a spouse, only 9% of older men are widowers in the metro area. Due to divorce, 17% of women and 10% of men are single. Some 8% to 9% of seniors in the District of Columbia have never married.

 

Boston - Boston's many colleges and universities hold many benefits for retirees, including the ability to attend classes and events and take advantage of medical care and scientific research. More than half of women (58%) and 32% of men age 65 and older are not currently married. However, only 10% of women and 8% of men in Boston have never been married. Many older women are widows (31%) or divorced (15%). Smaller proportions of men are divorced (12%) or widowers (10%).

 

Detroit - Detroit's live music scene provides excellent opportunities for a memorable night out. Many retirees in Detroit are currently single, including 60% of women and 34% of men. About 7% of people age 65 and older have never been married. Older men are often single because they are divorced (13%) or widowers (12%). Over a third (34%) of older women are widows and 18% are divorced.

 

Houston - Houston is the second-fastest growing city in the U.S. after Phoenix, and it has added 224,751 new residents over the past decade. While many people come to Houston for job opportunities, it can also be an attractive place to retire with an affordable cost of living. “Houston is the best place for single boomers to retire,” Lillian Dodd, lead publisher and travel editor at The Hobby Kraze says. “I recommend Houston because it is a desirable spot to retire. You can live in a large city with a low cost of living. Also, there are various attractive sights, especially for elderly people.” Among people age 65 and older, 54% of women and 29% of men are currently single. Far more women (32%) than men (9%) are single due to the death of a spouse. In addition, 16% of women and 13% of men are divorced. About 5% of seniors in Houston have never been married.

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Atlanta - Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing cities in the South. Among people age 65 and older, 57% of women and 31% of men are currently single. Most older women in Atlanta are single due to widowhood (30%) or divorce (19%). Men age 65 and older are more likely to be divorced (13%) than widowers (11%). Only 5% of men and 6% of women in Atlanta have never been married. “(Atlanta) offers many of the same weather-related advantages as Florida and Arizona for retirees, and the Atlanta metro's huge variety of suburbs means that there's going to be a living situation perfect for anyone, whether they're looking for convenient urban living, natural beauty or a well-established and insular retirement community,” says Ann Martin.

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San Francisco - You'll find plenty of single retirees in the City by the Bay. More than half of women (56%) and almost a third of men (32%) age 65 and older in San Francisco are currently single. The San Francisco metro area, which includes Oakland and Berkeley, has an unusually high number of older people who have never married. Single older women are often widows (29%) or divorced (17%). Older men are slightly more likely to be divorced (13%) than widowers (9%). San Francisco's high-paying tech jobs draw many people to the area, but the astronomical housing prices can make it difficult to relocate on a budget.

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Source: Copyright 2023 U.S. News & World Report

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How to Experience a Stress-Free Romantic Relationship

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According to journalist Patrick Mukasa, women who have surpassed the age of 26 tend to possess more resourcefulness and understanding and such qualities make them more suitable partners for men, especially those facing financial challenges.

Mukasa's perspective questions age and financial compatibility in relationships.

Patrick Mukasa, a Ugandan journalist, delivers a thought-provoking insight into alleviating financial stress by offering a rather unconventional piece of relationship advice.

According to Mr. Mukasa, one effective strategy for troubled men to find relief is to stay clear of dating women under 26.

“Materialistic stuff easily moved women in their early 20s, and a financially struggling man will end up poor trying to please such a lady,” said Mukasa. Cut your coat according to your size. However, Mukasa clarifies that his recommendation does not advocate pursuing relationships with sugar mummies.

Mukasa's words raised questions about age and money in relationships. Some people agreed with him while others strongly rejected the idea on the social network’s comment section:

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"But they don't tell me their actual age, so how will I differentiate between a 26 and a 22-year-old?"

"It’s actually not about age if you ask me."

"But if fate lands you on a sugar mummy with pure intentions, why not?”

“You are correct."

"That gender fears nothing. Only God will save us, period."

 

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One World Singles Blog asked people on a popular social network if a woman over 26 tends to possess more financial resources and understanding when it comes to having a stress-free romantic relationship. Following are some interesting thoughts that were edited for clarity:

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“Of course, people learn as they age. However, no relationship exists that is completely stress-free. There is always negotiation, compromise, and sometimes tough conversations to be had, even in a perfect relationship.”

“No such thing. The only stress-free life is living alone and never taking risks. But when it's good, it's well worth the stress.”

“No relationship is ever entirely stress-free. Even being older than 26 or 36, there is stress. But in my experience, after 30, I put up with a lot less than I did in my 20s. Therapy helps.”

“No relationship is stress-free.”

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Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense/Mafia Romance

 

💋 Sasi Quintero is the Feisty Heroine.

 

Can she teach him to care or will she burn down his world?

 

💋 Govada Di Giordano is the Dangerous Hero who breaks his Enemies.

 

She loves to play with danger and enjoys it.

 

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Will she capture his lawless heart and make him beg?

 

And, will his touch heal her, or break her?

 

Govada Di Giordano is hell-bent on staying in the shadows…where his word is the law. He’s brutal, hot-blooded, menacing and… so tempting.

She was rash to think she could resist a man as intoxicating as sin, dripped with arrogance, and ruled his underground world with an ironclad fist.

Obsessed with bringing down the Italian Mafia in Aregua, women's right advocate, Sasi Quintero takes a huge risk. The stakes are high, taking her down a dangerous dark road. There’s no turning back now as she comes face to face with Govada Di Giordano. Tested and taunted by the man behind the mask, Sasi must also face the darkness that lies within her when she finds herself languishing as his prisoner.

No one crosses Govada Di Giordano, aka Pope, and lives to tell the story. When Sasi strikes at the heart of his organization, he takes her captive. One thing he’s good at is breaking his enemies and making them pay. But when he handles Sasi, she defies him, sparks fly and he finds himself confronting the demons within with devastating consequences.

Is Sasi ready to give up everything, including her life to take down the killer Heart of the Mafia? Or in pursuing the Mafia Don will Sasi lose her heart to Govada, the guy she should hate?

Click on this thrilling, suspense-filled, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity dark romance featuring a merciless, no-morals Mafia Don and a street-bred, women's rights advocate who matches his vicious streak.

WARNING: Trauma. Violence. Mature. This book contains scenes that might trigger sensitive readers. Please read responsibly. Pope is the first book in the Brutal Cousins Series featuring Di Giordano cousins.

 

“What’s the problem, Sasi?” Govada arched one eyebrow. “You don’t like what you see?”

 

“You’re not my type.”

Regardless of her accusations earlier that he coerced submission from his sexual partners, he knew too many women who would kill to get into his bed.

 

That was the truth but Sasi was not one of them. In his head, that tiny fact was not good enough. He was Govada Pope Vincenzo Giordano and his name opened doors up and down the corridors of power in Aregua and, in the entire continents of North and South America.

 

All his life, he had always had any woman, any frickin’ woman he desired, and that list must now include Sasi, the women's rights campaigner turned his personal prisoner.

 

“Who’s your type?”

 

“Not you!”

 

Shaking her head, she kicked her restrained feet and her tits jerked up and down in her skin-tight black jumpsuit towing his eyes down to her cleavage.

 

Suddenly, all he could think about was whether, or not her tits were as perky as they appeared.

 

“Take off your clothes, Sasi!”

 

“What the heck?”

 

“Now!”

 

“You would have to rip it off. I’m not giving you that pleasure, Pope.”

 

“Why? You think you’re too good for me?”

 

“I don’t want you, Pope. Get it through your skull.”

 

“I wasn’t asking.”

 

“That’s what I thought. Frickin’ monster!”

 

“Don’t make me do it!”

 

Riled by her lack of respect, he strode to stand in front of her, grasped the button-down outfit by the neck, and pulled it apart with force, ripping it off her shoulders.

 

Several buttons circled in the air, hitting the ceiling and settling down on the rug in peace.

Looking down at her ripped outfit, she gasped in shock. On his part, he growled and backed away like he had been struck.

 

 

Stella’s an International Bestselling Author who loves writing compelling, suspense-filled steamy romance stories featuring irresistible arrogant heroes you love to hate but can’t resist and smart, strong-willed heroines who know how to handle their excesses. Stella’s married to her real-life hero, a gorgeous, God-fearing guy she still swoons over after 23 years and they’ve got two adult children and a young pet turtle named, Chubbs who has a big personality. They live in the heart of London, UK.  Click on any of her 41 Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels and get hooked for good. Some of her bestselling books include: Hooked by One Curvy Girl, Longing for You, Irresistible Passion, By Christmas, His Ring.

 

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The Bachelor Introduces 'Golden Bachelor'- A Series Starring Single People 60 Years and Older

ABC has announced that the newest spin-off of its popular Bachelor franchise will debut in the fall of 2023. Golden Bachelor will bring together a group of contestants who are all age 60 or older, looking for love.

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ABC began planning for a version of Golden Bachelor in 2020 but was ultimately stalled by the pandemic. The network released a renewed casting call for the show in early 2023.

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The show's description reads, "After over 20 years of fostering young love on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise, The Golden Bachelor showcases a whole new kind of love story — one for the golden years. On this all-new unscripted series, they give one hopeless romantic a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life."