Years ago, retiring and moving to Florida used to go hand in hand. But that’s no longer the case. According to an article by Parade, real estate experts say, “Florida is losing its luster with retirees.”
It seems the high cost of living, hurricanes, and expensive homeowners insurance premiums make Florida less ideal for retirees. Home prices have gotten so high that they’ve pushed many seniors out of the market.
Making matters worse, realtors say the heat and humidity are also pushing people away. Some retirees find it difficult to acclimate to the tropical climate, particularly the summer months with high humidity and a tendency for daily afternoon rain and thunderstorms.
Council of Seniors is Here to Help Older Americans
The Council of Seniors wants to improve retirement life – and that starts with Congress enacting The SAVE Benefits Act. The passage of this bill will improve retirees’ finances by making up for Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that have let them down in recent years. If it passes, $581 will be returned to eligible seniors.
Sign our petition right now to show you’re on board with our effort.