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		7 Special Reports Covering the Most Important Issues Involved in Retirement Relocation    The editors of Where to Retire magazine commissioned this unique and informative series of Special Reports - practical, in-depth analyses of the most important issues involved in retirement relocation.    Every Special Report is meticulously researched, packed with good advice, hard-to-find information and unbiased reporting. No outside advertising is accepted.    Best of all, we've managed to keep the price for each Special Report to a very manageable $4.95, plus $2.25 total postage and handling no matter how many Special Reports you order.
SR1		How to Plan and Execute A Successful Retirement Relocation    See what 200 relocated retirees said when asked, "If you could move again, what would you do differently?" You'll save the small price of this report many times over with the first common mistake you avoid.    Our author has heard all the first-hand accounts of moves gone awry and will steer you away from the relocation potholes. We'll tell you how to find and negotiate with a moving company, what to expect to pay and how to avoid being gouged. We'll tell you when to move, what to take and what to leave behind. Step-by-step, we'll walk you through a careful and cost-efficient shutdown at your current address and get you up and running in your new home quickly and as inexpensively as possible. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order

SR4		Should You Retire to a Manufactured Home?    Explore this popular but controversial lifestyle option if you're looking for top value for your housing dollar.    We'll tell you how manufactured homes have changed, how they compare to site-built homes and how safe they are from high winds and fire. We'll cover zoning restrictions, financing options and price appreciation over time.    We'll tell you who lives in manufactured homes and examine various options, including land-lease and resident-owned communities, home-land packages and subdivisions. We'll tell you how to shop for a manufactured home, including how to be sure your home meets national standards. And we will advise you how to figure the total cost of ownership.    Finally, we'll cover the purchase, delivery, siting and inspection of your new home, including consumer protection laws and how to ensure you're getting what you paid for. Illustrated. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order

SR5		Retiring Outside the United States    More than 460,000 retired Americans live outside the country, in places like Mexico, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Portugal. They go for three reasons: climate, a lower cost of living that translates into a higher standard of living, and the excitement of residing and traveling in a foreign country. Many go early in retirement, spend several years and then return home.    Sound interesting? Then you won't want to miss this informative primer on retiring abroad. We'll tell you how to determine if you'd be happy retiring abroad, how to find the country and town that best suit your lifestyle and how to adjust to everyday life in a new country. We'll discuss eight popular - and economical - foreign retirement spots and provide sources for additional information you might need. Finally, we'll tell you the most common (and costly) mistakes you could make in the process of moving abroad and how to avoid them. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order

SR6		Discounts for Travelers 50 And Beyond    Good news for anyone who loves to travel! When you turn 50, you're automatically eligible for an impressive array of travel discounts. What's more, the older you get, the greater the number of airlines, hotels and others willing to offer you those savings. And when you hit 65, every age-related discount in the entire travel industry can be yours for the asking.    But you'll have to know where to look and whom to ask. That's why we produced this insider's guide to discounts from airlines, hotels, rental car companies, theme parks, cruise lines and national parks. Also includes invaluable advice on when and how to use discount travel clubs, how to save 50% traveling off-season, how to get a rebate on every airline ticket and more. Whether traveling to check out retirement sites, on business or strictly for pleasure, this guide can save you hundreds of dollars on your first trip. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order

SR8		America's Most Affordable Retirement Towns    Would you like to pay less for everything from groceries and restaurants to movies and health care? Would you jump at the chance to trade your current house for one 50 percent larger, at no extra cost?    Many retirees succeed in slashing their cost of living when they relocate. They enjoy a higher standard of living in retirement because their dollar simply goes further in their new home town.    We considered nearly 200 retirement meccas in this country, from well-known to undiscovered, before compiling this list of 25 affordable towns that are also great for retirement. Each town profile includes interviews with relocated retirees and vital information on climate, housing cost, taxes, crime rate, overall cost of living, health care, educational opportunities and more. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order

SR19		How to Get the Most Out of Social Security    Did you know that two people of identical age, earnings history, marital status and life expectancy can receive lifetime Social Security benefits which differ by $25,000 - or more - solely on the basis of when they asked for their retirement benefits to begin? It's true, which is why the date you pick to start Social Security is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. This report will help you make the correct decision and show you:    • How to get every dollar you deserve from Social Security • How to avoid or reduce taxes you pay on Social Security • Income that won't affect your benefits • Who should start Social Security at age 62 and who should wait until age 70 • Who can get disability benefits • The triple advantages of postponing retirement • Techniques of thieves and shysters who target Social Security recipients • How to get an estimate of future benefits from the Social Security Administration - free • How to know if you've started Social Security too early - and what to do about it • Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income • How to apply for benefits for a loved one who can't handle his or her own finances • How to get benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings • And much, much more.    Whether retirement is a distant dream, just around the corner or even if you're already receiving benefits, we'll show you how to maximize your benefits and avoid the mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. $4.95 Click to Order Online Click for Mail-In Order Form Call 713-974-6903 to order