The Best Coast for Military Retirees and Veterans

click here: Leave a text, tell us what you likedLive along the coast with other military retirees who benefit from local military bases. You can afford to live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with our military retirement pay. Active duty military is located on several bases. This is the best coast for military retirees and veterans.The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place with a low cost of living. Many active military members live in the community along with those who have seen years of service. A primary reason why the high quality of life attracts retired military is due to the proximity to the VA facilities and on-base outpatient clinics.Do not forget that none of your social security benefits or military benefits are taxed by the State of Mississippi. There is a military tax exemption for real estate taxes. State taxes for any second career income are among the lowest in the nation. Your retirement benefits will go further along the Gulf Coast. Military veterans have been retiring in this area for decades. Did I mention the VA medical center?Love to Golf, this is the placeRetirees can shop alongside military members who take advantage of the base facilities at Keesler AFB and the Navy Sea Bee Bases. The U.S. Coast Guard is stationed here along with reserve units and the National Guard. You will be around people who understand you. If you golf, you have come to the right place, we have lots of golf courses around the area. The affordable cost of living attracts many to our area. VA home loans are available and lenders in this area know how to manage them. With the large military community comes military families. I often meet people who were either in the military or their parents were stationed here when they were young.These former military dependents came here to live and retire after having seen areas in New York, San Diego, Virginia Beach, and South Carolina. Some of the best cities in the country are located along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Did I mention that state income taxes are not charged on any retirement income including your 401k and any civilian retirement income for those over 59.5 years old? Articles are often written about Mississippi being one of the best states to buy a house. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is just a good place to live. Without a doubt, this is the best coast for military retirees and veterans. The United States Census Bureau just indicated that the population in Mississippi and specifically in two coastal counties has increased over the last few years. The list above should convince you that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the best coast for military retirees and veterans. Of course, a visit to the area would help confirm what you just read. I strongly suggest that you visit the area if you have not been here before. If you have been here but it's been years, come back.Take a drive North to look at our more rural areas with large acreage and big houses. This will give you a feel for the area. Contact Logan&Anderson, Gulf Coastal Realtors to see a home or five or ten. Bill and Sean can direct you to a loan broker to get an idea of what you can afford. Possibly build your own home on the beach or bayou. Don't forget to visit ActiveDutyRealty.com for more resources.Please leave comments about this article. Read other articles on this site as well. Our most popular article is "Why I decided to retire in Ocean Springs, Mississippi". Another article on the same topic is " https://retirecoast.com/why-you-need-to-retire-on-the-mississippi-gulf-coast/. Remember, the Mississippi Gulf Coast is the best coast for military retirees and veterans.Support the show🎙️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe to the RetireCoast Podcast for practical conversations about retirement planning, financial preparedness, estate planning, entrepreneurship, and life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.👉 Visit RetireCoast.com for in-depth articles, calculators, decision tools, checklists, and guides that expand on the topics we cover in each episode.📋 Looking for more advanced planning resources?Explore our membership programs:• Estate Planning Membership — Build and organize your legacy with decision tools, trust planning resources, trustee selection guidance, emergency preparedness documents, and more.• Business Builder Membership — Access tools and resources designed to help entrepreneurs, retirees, side-hustlers, and small business owners start, manage, and grow a successful business.• All Access Membership — Receive complete access to both memberships and our entire premium planning library.Learn more at:https://retirecoast.com/estate-planning-membership/https://retirecoast.com/business-builder-membership/https://retirecoast.com/all-access-membership/💬 Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover?Email: [email protected]...