RetireCoast has a new look and a better experience. In this article we walk you through the redesigned homepage, updated tools, podcast player, city guides, and expanded content that help you plan retirement and coastal living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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The Founding Fathers built a nation to last. Today’s retirees face a similar mission — preserving freedom, family, and financial security through sound legacy planning. Drawing lessons from 1776, this article connects American independence, estate planning, and the coming Great Wealth Transfer to help you protect your legacy for generations to come.
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The Great Wealth Transfer will move $84 trillion from Baby Boomers to Gen X and Millennials. This guide explains estate-planning steps, inheritance-tax differences by state, and relocation strategies to low-tax regions so you can safeguard your family’s wealth and pass on a lasting legacy.
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Retirement is coming faster than you think — especially for Generation X. Unlike Baby Boomers, who...
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Tax season is here, and seniors need to take advantage of every possible deduction to maximize their savings. The 2024 tax year offers several benefits for retirees, including higher standard deductions, potential tax credits, and special deductions for medical expenses, retirement income, and charitable giving. This guide breaks down key deductions available to seniors, including the increased standard deduction for those 65 and older, ways to reduce taxable Social Security income, and credits that can lower your overall tax bill. Learn how to file efficiently, whether through online e-filing, professional tax services, or free IRS programs designed for retirees. Don’t leave money on the table—find out how to optimize your 2024 tax return today.
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2025 is here; it’s time to start creating an income tax strategy for 2025. The purpose of...
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Revocable type living trusts are great for creating some stability in your finances for the...
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Why retire in a state where you will pay state income tax on retirement income? Move to a...
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Thinking about retiring by the beach on Social Security? In 2026, the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers affordable homes, low taxes, and full Medicare access. With two Social Security checks, couples can rent or even buy near the beach and still live comfortably — making coastal retirement both possible and enjoyable.
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A simple will can solve unimaginable problems with your estate. Family members will understand...
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Explore our growing collection of articles about life in 1776, the people of the Revolution, weapons, camp followers, women of the war, and how America changed over 250 years. Many of our 250th Anniversary articles are among the most-read and highly rated history features on RetireCoast.
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