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Florida is falling behind when it comes to being an appealing place for retirees to spend their golden years.
Due to skyrocketing real estate costs and a cost of living that’s steadily creeping up, Florida did not take any of the top five spots in Bankrate’s recent ranking of best and worst states for retirees. While the state did take a spot within the top 10, it was an overlooked midwestern state that clinched the win.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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