The 10 Worst Places to Retire

The expensive cost of living and high taxes make these places unattractive retirement spots

Retirement is especially difficult if you live in a place with expensive real estate, high taxes, and steep healthcare costs. Retiring in a city with an inordinately high cost of living means you will have to save more money and invest more successfully just to make ends meet. Here are 10 U.S. cities where it's extremely difficult to retire well:





1. Bridgeport, Conn.

2. Honolulu

3. Los Angeles

4. New York City

5. Oxnard, Calif.

6. Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

7. San Diego

8. San Francisco

9. San Jose

10. Washington DC

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Baby Boomers and HOA

Baby Boomers will greatly influence the direction builders take in new developments in the coming years. As Baby Boomers begin to retire with the younger generations' reluctance to buy homes due to the market turmoil, they will be the driving market. Boomers will be looking to downsize and for less maintenance responsibility similar to that of condo living. What does this mean for Homeowners Associations?  It means newer developments will likely be more dense with more amenities while aging associations must, if they haven't already, improve their long-term planning. This is essential when repairs are needed in these properties largely inhabited by the elderly so the community can afford to make necessary repairs and any needed reasonable accommodations required by The American with Disabilities Act. It also means that managers and board members will need to become greater experts with facilities management and the increased amenities. Baby Boomers will be able bring some of this expertise to the table as Board Members. We can look forward to this benefit and changing trends in developments in the coming years as the Baby Boomers begin reaching retirement age.

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Blind Cleaning Tips

For those looking for a safe, deep cleaning method for blinds or shades, there are essentially three options. Knowing which cleaning process is appropriate for your window treatments is important to understand. You don't want to be in the market for new blinds prematurely due to poor advice or misinformation! Briefly we'll explain the cleaning methods of each process and what they have to offer.

Ultrasonic cleaning utilizes the energy produced by sound waves traveling through water to give anything immersed in the solution a bubble scrub at the microscopic level. The sound waves create millions of exploding air bubbles that blast anything loose off all the surfaces of the material (fabric, metal, plastic etc.) and quickly suspend it in solution by virtue of the cleaning soap or detergent in the solution. It provides a very thorough, yet gentle cleaning of the whole blind or shade including the cords, head rail parts even insides the cells (of honeycomb blinds).

The Injection-Extraction method involves using any one of a number of smaller portable cleaning machines to inject and then extract a cleaning solution (wet/water or dry cleaning/solvent based) from the surface of a fabric blind, shade or drapery. The cleaning solution is sprayed onto the fabric flushing off dirt and extracted by the vacuuming action of the cleaning head leaving the surface damp.

Hand Washing blinds, that can safely be wet cleaned can be done by hand with a bucket of soapy water and a brush then rinsing them thoroughly is the method most used.



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2 Bedroom Condo Downtown Portland W/S/G Paid

2 BEDROOM CONDO IN THE CIVIC - DOWNTOWN PORTLAND W/S/G & GAS PAID

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1926 W. Burnside Street, Unit #416, Portland, OR 97209

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This condo in the prestigious Downtown Portland Home Owner's Association of The Civic, features custom cherry floors throughout, 9-10ft high ceilings and walls of windows that bring in lots of natural light. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. Washer/Dryer are also included as well as two flat screen T.Vs, one in the living room and one in the master suite. Two assigned spots are designated for you in the private, gated parking lot below the building while 2 storage are also included with the rent. One storage unit is located just outside your front door and the other is located next to your parking spot.

Enjoy the view of Jeldwen field from your large balcony while sipping on a coffee from the local Starbucks that's within a short walking distance. Small pets, under 20lbs. okay. JF/AH

By applying for this unit you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and accept the Rental Criteria. Click on this link (or copy into your browser) https://www.tmgnorthwest.com/forms/disclaimer.php?st=or Additionally, applications submitted without payment will not be processed until payment is received. A property is NOT reserved until the deposit to hold has been received.

Square feet: 1,200

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• Area: Downtown Portland
• Type: Condo
• Style: Ranch
• Year Built: 2007
• Floors: Carpet & Hardwood
• Dining Room: Area
• Parking: Assigned Parking
• Garage Opener: 2
• Laundry: W/D Included
• Heat: Gas Forced Air
• Air Conditioning: Yes

• Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Pets?: Small Only
• Paid Utilities: W/S/G/Gas
• Lease Term: 12 Months
• Deposit: $2000
• Pet Deposit: $500
• Pet Rent: $25/Month
• Other Terms: Non Smoking & CC&Rs & OSP

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Rent: $2,495.00

Security Deposit: $2,000.00

Available On: 04/05/2013

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