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Find Your Kind of Coastal
Living
Whether your dream retirement includes
a waterfront condo, a cozy cottage, or a
quiet neighborhood with room for the
grandkids, the Coast offers a variety of
places to call home.
Explore the artsy charm of Ocean
Springs, the historic streets of Bay St.
Louis, the entertainment and waterfront
attractions of Biloxi, or the laid-back
atmosphere of communities stretching
from Waveland to Pascagoula.
And the Magnolia State’s retirement-
friendly tax policies add another
incentive. Mississippi generally exempts
qualifying retirement income, including
Social Security benefits, pensions, and
distributions from retirement accounts.
Eligible homeowners age 65 and older
may also qualify for additional homestead
property tax exemptions.
Your Social Calendar Just
Got a Promotion
Think retirement means slowing down?
Not around here.
From seafood festivals and farmers
markets to art walks, live music, and
waterfront dining, the Coast offers plenty
of reasons to get out of the house.
Try your luck at a casino, explore a local
museum, join a community organization,
or volunteer for a cause close to your
heart. With golf courses, fishing charters,
recreational activities, and opportunities
to meet new people, filling your calendar
might become your new full-time job.
And what about the grandkids coming
to visit? Beaches, aquariums, museums,
and family-friendly attractions offer plenty
of ways to make memories together.
The Best Part? You’re the Boss!
Remember all those things you promised
yourself you’d do when you finally had
the time? Well, congratulations! Your
calendar is officially yours.
Take that cooking class you’ve been
eyeing, learn to paint, or finally tackle the
novel that’s been collecting dust in your
imagination. Discover a new passion, turn
an old hobby into a second act, or simply
enjoy the luxury of making plans without
checking your work schedule.
On the Coast, retirement isn’t about
slowing down. It’s about having the
freedom to live life at your own pace,
whether that means embracing a new
adventure or spending an entire afternoon
doing absolutely nothing.
The only person setting your schedule
now is you.
So, go ahead. Sleep in. Take the scenic
route. Order dessert.
The best part about retiring on the
Coast? When summer ends, you don’t
have to pack your bags.
You’re already home.
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