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I am so far from retirement age that I do not even really want to think about it. Having so many years before I reach that age does have its advantages – I can look forward to setting aside some money to prepare for the time when I stop being part of the workforce. For those who are close to retirement age, however, things are a bit more concrete. It is time to actually choose where to retire. If you are at this point in your life, where would you want to retire? Forbes.com has a feature on the best American cities to retire in – at a budget. Sounds good to you?

Here is more information to satisfy your curiosity:

Columbus, Ohio. This river city tops Forbes’ list of cities where your nest egg goes farthest, thanks to reasonably priced housing relative to income and a 4.5% inflation rate that allows a buck to stretch a little farther than other quickly growing areas. With tens of thousands of Ohio State Buckeyes, folks will enjoy the verve and energy that comes with a bustling college town.

Texas also welcomes retirees. Dallas and Houston ranked second and fourth, respectively. A warm climate and growing economies make both of these spots great places to live up your golden years. Each city can brag about latter-year employment possibilities for the enterprising type; that’s because 20% of those 65 and over collect a weekly paycheck.

I don’t know about Columbus, Ohio but Dallas and Houston appeal to me. Too bad I am not anywhere near retirement age. For the complete list and more detailed information, visit the full slide show.

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