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February 1, 2020

Moving south vs. becoming a 'snowbird'

  • February 1, 2020
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My husband and I are not ready to retire yet but we have been thinking about moving south (we live in the northeast) vs. becoming 'snowbirds' and spending January-March in the south.  What are everyone's thoughts on this topic?

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    December 5, 2022

    You may soon turn that into 6 months each, if you're thinking like I did. Made lots of freinds in a Coconut Creek FL comunity called Wynmoor. Outgrew the small appartment but we miss lots of the freinds we made. Watch out in Florida! Get 3 quotes if you need services like plumbing, home improvement, Dentists, ENT's, (eye ear nose) can be preditors. Home and auto Insurance is very high. We've been snowbirds since 2007, so we know from wence we speak. Vet them all and find references from neighbors. Other than that, it beats the cold and snow of winter in the North and there are tax implications that help in old age.

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    February 2, 2024

    Somewhere South for sure. Maybe taking a few months 1st to get adjusted.