Retirement Locations for 2015

By the staff of InternationalLiving.com Posted: Cuenca, Ecuador -- Hugo Ghiara, InternationalLiving.com With spiraling costs compelling more and more North Americans to retire overseas, retiring abroad has never been more attractive. But finding the right location among the myriad options available can be daunting. That's what International Living's Annual Global Retirement Index does.

Introduction This year's Best Places to Retire list may surprise you. None of the typical beach-and-golf spots made the cut. The reason is simple. Most popular retiree destinations score surprisingly low in the factors that help guarantee a financially stable retirement, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security.

Many people dream of moving to a new location in retirement. When you are no longer tied to your job you can finally take off for a warmer climate, pursue your hobbies, or simply move closer to your grandchildren. Selecting a place to retire requires a great deal of thought and planning.

Start an exciting new chapter in your life at The Verandah. As Lake Charles' premier senior community, we offer both affordable independent living as well as caring assisted living. Our lovely location is in the beautiful neighborhood of Graywood, just minutes from shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and more.