Located on Alabama's Gulf Coast, Orange Beach is a great choice for retirees with its low cost of living and older population ...

The cost of living tends to vary by state–but where can your paycheck stretch the furthest? Experian defines cost of living as the necessary expenses to get by. This includes housing, food, utilities, ...

If your main retirement income is a Social Security check, you feel every extra dollar on rent, groceries, and meds. A 2.8% ...

Alike Adia Johnson, 49, retired early in June 2023 due to health issues and stress on the job. By the time she left her Birmingham school, she was on five different blood pressure medications. Because ...

Comfortable retirement in Alabama costs less than most of the country, new data shows. Retirement Living — an organization that provides research and resources on health, excitement, and stability for ...

Even if you’ve paid off a home by retirement, many seniors have to pay ongoing property taxes. To reduce this burden, many states offer a variety of exemptions, tax freezes and tax credits that can ...

When older Americans contemplate retirement, and they consider whether to retire in another state, the regional costs of senior care might not cross their minds. Yet, more than 80% of Americans will ...

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?