The Best Coast for Military Retirees and Veterans

25/05/2022 38 min Temporada 2 Episodio 4
The Best Coast for Military Retirees and Veterans

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click here: Leave a text, tell us what you likedLive along the coast with other military retirees who benefit from local military bases. You can afford to live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with our military retirement pay. Active duty military is located on several bases. This is the best coast for military retirees and veterans.The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place with a low cost of living. Many active military members live in the community along with those who have seen years of service. A primary reason why the high quality of life attracts retired military is due to the proximity to the VA facilities and on-base outpatient clinics.Do not forget that none of your social security benefits or military benefits are taxed by the State of Mississippi. There is a military tax exemption for real estate taxes. State taxes for any second career income are among the lowest in the nation. Your retirement benefits will go further along the Gulf Coast. Military veterans have been retiring in this area for decades. Did I mention the VA medical center?Love to Golf, this is the placeRetirees can shop alongside military members who take advantage of the base facilities at Keesler AFB and the Navy Sea Bee Bases. The U.S. Coast Guard is stationed here along with reserve units and the National Guard. You will be around people who understand you. If you golf, you have come to the right place, we have lots of golf courses around the area. The affordable cost of living attracts many to our area. VA home loans are available and lenders in this area know how to manage them. With the large military community comes military families. I often meet people who were either in the military or their parents were stationed here when they were young.These former military dependents came here to live and retire after having seen areas in New York, San Diego, Virginia Beach, and South Carolina. Some of the best cities in the country are located along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Did I mention that state income taxes are not charged on any retirement income including your 401k and any civilian retirement income for those over 59.5 years old? Articles are often written about Mississippi being one of the best states to buy a house. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is just a good place to live. Without a doubt, this is the best coast for military retirees and veterans. The United States Census Bureau just indicated that the population in Mississippi and specifically in two coastal counties has increased over the last few years. The list above should convince you that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the best coast for military retirees and veterans. Of course, a visit to the area would help confirm what you just read. I strongly suggest that you visit the area if you have not been here before. If you have been here but it's been years, come back.Enjoyed this episode? 🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe to the RetireCoast Podcast for more conversations on retirement planning, small business growth, and life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 👉 Visit RetireCoast.com for in-depth articles, resources, and guides on topics we cover here. 💬 Have a question or want us to cover a topic? Email us at [email protected] or join the conversation in our Facebook group Business After Retirement: Start, Manage, Succeed. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a professional before making financial decisions. Keywords: Big Beautiful Bill 2025, Social Security changes, retirement taxes, small business incentives, retirement planning, Medicare and seniors, financial security in retirement, small business growth strategies.