Seniors looking for more in retirement than just playing pickleball or canasta are moving to college towns. According to an article by Yahoo! Life, college towns tend to offer the “perfect mix of energy, affordability, and community.”
In addition to a lower cost of living than many typical retirement destinations, living in a place where lifelong learning thrives is a great way to keep your mind young. Many schools allow non-students to audit courses, so retirement might be the perfect time to learn subjects that interest you.
College towns are known for affordable housing, excellent healthcare, and plenty of opportunities to stay engaged. They’re ideal for sports fans with low ticket prices to watch amazing athletes compete.
Here are 14 college towns the article’s authors think you should consider: Ames, Iowa; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Athens, Georgia; Boulder, Colorado; Burlington, Vermont; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Charlottesville, Virginia; Columbia, Missouri; Eugene, Oregon; Gainesville, Florida; Ithaca, New York; Lawrence, Kansas; Madison, Wisconsin; and Missoula, Montana.
Council of Seniors Wants to Put More Money in Your Pocket
While there are certainly many benefits to living in a college town, the truth is that retirees should not need to live like starving college students. And they wouldn’t if they received a decent Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
All of us here at the Council of Seniors are working hard to get Congress to passThe SAVE Benefits Act. This crucial bill will put $581 back in seniors’ pockets to make up for the COLA that was far too low for years. Greedy Washington politicians want to use seniors’ hard-earned money in other ways, but we’re dedicated to giving it back to those who are rightfully entitled to it.
Please take a moment and sign our petition today to show your support.