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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 19 MIN

No BS! Is Arizona Actually a Retirement Paradise?

from Stories from America · host World According to Briggs

Arizona looks like a retirement dream… right up until it doesn’t.In this video, we break down the real pros and cons of retiring in Arizona—no sugarcoating, no brochure nonsense, and definitely no pretending that 115° feels “dry so it’s fine.” We start with the good stuff: the sunshine, the tax perks, the scenery that makes your friends back home jealous, and why so many retirees keep moving here like it’s the final level of adulthood.Then… yeah, we flip the coin.Because Arizona also comes with some interesting surprises. Like summer feeling personal. Like your electric bill trying to fight you. Like realizing “low taxes” sometimes comes with a few trade-offs nobody mentioned at the welcome center.This isn’t one of those videos that tries to sell you a dream. It’s the honest version—the one people usually figure out after they’ve already packed the moving truck.If you’re thinking about retiring in Arizona, already live there, or just enjoy watching other people question their life choices in extreme heat… this one’s for you.Let me know in the comments:Would you rather deal with brutal heat… or brutal winters?You can also follow us:Facebook: World According to BriggsInstagram: World2BriggsDo you want to move to that perfect place?Do you need a local Realtor for the area you want to move to? HomeAndMoney.com can help: Use this link: https://homeandmoney.com/briggs/New Merch https://briggs-azm-shop.fourthwall.com/products/this-place-sucksSponsorship Inquiries:[email protected] 🔶My Other Channel: 🏡Suite Life For Briggs: @SuiteLife4Briggs📚Doing It With Briggs: @DoingItWithBriggs🎓On This Day:@AboutToday

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