Movto.com, a national real estate search website, recently crunched some numbers to rank 37 cities and towns in South Carolina based on their desirability as retirement destinations. The website looked at criteria such as cost of living (the higher the better because...
A couple of weeks ago, two occurrences unrelated to real estate or Charleston reminded us why Charleston happens to be such an excellent spot for retirement. Scenario No. 1 On June 25, 2013, NPR aired a story titled “Idaho Leads Nation in Number of Low-wage...
As you might imagine, the ocean and the Lowcountry’s other waterways, attract many boating and fishing enthusiasts. Is a love affair with the water why you have your sights set on retiring to the Charleston area? If so, we say good for you! Much of the real...
What are your retirement plans? Obviously, goals for the Golden Years vary tremendously depending a slew of situational factors. Whether you’re years away from leaving your full-time job but carefully planning for the future, or already retired but rethinking...
Each year, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the top colleges in the United States, and this year, several Charleston schools stood out among the best in the 13-state South region. The Citadel distinguished itself as the No. 1 public university in the South and...
With retirement right around the corner, a lot of folks plan to continue working in some capacity. Whether your IRA took a hit in the economic downturn and you’re looking for ways to fund the lifestyle you had planned for or you’ve always wanted to try...
