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Your Money
Low or no taxes isn't the only reason to move to a different State in retirement, but with taxes being one of the most significant retirement budget items, it's a good idea to know how your State stacks up. Remember that some States with low or no income taxes may have higher property or sales taxes. Other low-tax States may have fewer programs that you might find helpful, such as senior centers and public transportation.
These States do not tax retirement plan income:
- Alaska
- Florida
- Illinois
- Mississippi
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- Pennsylvania
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
- Wyoming
Ultimately, where you live in retirement depends on what you can afford and what makes you happy. If you have a beloved child, grandchild, or social network in a high-tax State, you may figure the extra taxes are worth being nearby.
12 States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Distributions
by John Waggoner
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Your Life
Drinking wine can contribute some health benefits…as long as it is done in moderation. However, what really happens when you drink 1-2 glasses of wine? According to EatingWell.com, you might have less stress. Your mental health could improve. Your heart might be healthier due to antioxidant compounds in wine that can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, lowering the risk of heart disease and strokes. Your gut health could improve. It could reduce your risk for some cancers—albeit increasing your risk for others. Bottom line: a nightly glass of wine is fine, but the health benefits are not enough to start if you don’t drink. Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a whole is the way to go.
What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night
by Jessica Ball
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Complexity Simplified
So you either picked, purchased, or received a bouquet of flowers. What do you do next? According to waitroseflorist.com, the immediate steps are: getting a clean vase; filling the vase 2/3s full with lukewarm water and flower food; removing foliage that will sit below the waterline; trimming 2-3cm from the bottom of the stem at a 45-degree angle, and arranging in your preference. For subsequent days, change the water regularly after the 2nd day; keep your flowers out of direct sunlight, and remove any wilted flowers.
Caring for your flowers
by Chris Wood
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Trivia
A: Larry
Q: What is a community of ants called?
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Back in 1993, this song reached #1
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