Arizona 55+ Communities

55+ Communities also called 55 Plus Communities are active retirement communities and developments cater to active adult retirement living. These types of communities really offer anything and everything for an active retirement lifestyle.

Sunshine is the main reason active adults seek Arizona 55+ communities. Phoenix golf course living is also a major draw for the 55 plus retirement community search. Mesa and Apache Junction offer many more retirement choices.

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Planning for Your Retirement

Preparing for retirement is like nearing the finish line in a marathon: after so long, the end is finally in sight. In fact, that finish line is really the starting line in a different race—and in order to run it successfully, you have to plan for it. Read more...

Summer Get-A-Ways - Sun Communities

Looking for a new home? Look no further! Sun Communities, Inc is the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts, offering exceptional amenities which compliment residents lifestyles and as well as a variety of exceptional re Read more...

A retirement home that helps pay for itself

If you're thinking about buying a retirement home, consider taking a “buy-and-rent“ approach before you’re ready to retire. That way, your new home will actually have partly paid for itself by the time you’re ready to move into it. Read more...

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Things to Do in Phoenix this August

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Check out these special exhibits and events at local museums, get tickets to sporting events, and mark your calendar for these concerts all taking place this month. We've rounded up the...

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As anyone will tell you, the perfect drink on a warm Phoenix day is, of course, the margarita. The versatile drink can be made with a variety of ingredients and flavors. But if you’re...

Phoenix Breweries

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The craft-beer boom that’s swept the nation in recent years hasn’t passed the desert by. The metro area has become a hops haven, with Phoenix breweries making a splash in t...

Best spots to fall in love with gelato in Phoenix

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Nothing soothes a sweet tooth like a decadent scoop of gelato from one of these top spots.

Phoenix Resorts and Restaurants serve up summer cocktail recipes

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Break out the shaker and your shades, because local restaurants and resorts are sharing their go-to refreshing cocktail recipes just in time for summer.   ...

Amazing Phoenix Resort Pools You'll Never Want to Leave

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Phoenix’s eye-catching pools beckon to all manner of loungers, lazy-river riders and lap swimmers. Make a splash–or just soak up the sun–at these top local resor...

The Local Scoop on Top Ice Cream Spots in Phoenix

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Whether you're craving a classic one-scoop cone or an epic sundae experience, here are our top ice cream spots in Phoenix. 

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It took Juana and Mario Feliz three hours to get home after crossing the border to buy milk.

Apollo 11 Anniversary: Fun Ways to Celebrate in Phoenix ? and Beyond

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First Look: Chupacabra Taproom in Downtown Mesa

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Get beered in downtown Mesa.

10 Best Places to Get Your Ice Cream Fix in Metro Phoenix

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Garage Rocker Mike Krol Has Been Polishing His Act

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Here's Your Guide to July Third Friday in Metro Phoenix

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Chicago steakhouse Maple & Ash opens in Scottsdale this fall. Here's what you need to know

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10 wildest Arizona weather events

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Arizona and its abundant sunshine is one of the biggest retirement destinations in America. Phoenix, a city for every style is affordable with many activities. Scottsdale, for those looking for high-end resort living and a higher elevation, which makes it milder than other parts of Arizona. The Grand Canyon state has over 70 highly ranked golf courses.

There are many activities for seniors including white water rafting, championship golf courses, hang gliding through desert, skiing and fishing in the many lakes including the Colorado River.

There are three major population centers in Arizona: Tucson in the south; the gigantic Phoenix metropolitan area in the south-central region; and Flagstaff in the north-central region. Arizona's far northern region is vast and largely empty, consisting of widely separated small settlements and large tracts of national parks, monuments, and recreation areas. It is also home to some of the largest Indian reservations in the country.

Arizona is Retirement Friendly
Arizona is moderately tax-friendly for retirees. Like most U.S. states, it does not tax Social Security retirement benefits. However, other types of retirement income are taxed, either partially or fully. ... Arizona's average state and local sales tax rate is 8.25%.

Lets go over the 5 Best Areas to Retire in Arizona and why.
1) Sun City West located north and west of Phoenix. It’s ranked nationally as one of the top 25 places to retire. There are numerous 55+ retirement communities offering many activities and lots of things to do.
2) Green Valley, a town in Southern Arizona about an hour north of the border ranks 40th nationwide for places to retire.
3) Sun City itself is a planned retirement community located near Phoenix. Nearly 75% of the population are seniors.
4) Litchfield Park – another community close to Phoenix. Boast the third highest number of medical centers.
5) Scottsdale Arizona, this city is a Phoenix suburb that is famous for its nightlife and close to Indian Casinos.

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