SeniorHousingNet

Guide to Independent Living in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a popular choice for independent living among older adults. Of the state’s nearly 6 million residents, 17.5% are seniors aged 65 and over. Wisconsin welcomes seniors with a very positive tax environment, including no taxation on Social Security and certain government pensions. Other kinds of retirement income, such as payments from a 401(k) or IRA, are taxed at a relatively low level between 3.54 and 7.65%.

Apart from the reasonable cost of independent living in Wisconsin, active seniors have plenty to do in their free time. The mild summers that Wisconsin enjoys encourage an outdoors lifestyle, while 55+ communities in almost every town host senior dinners, dances and other community events. A high percentage of doctors and medical centers that accept Medicare have contributed to the somewhat higher-than-average senior life expectancy in Wisconsin.

This guide helps seniors and their families find independent living resources… Click here to read more at SeniorHousingNet

 

First-Time Home Buyer Steps: A Guide on How to Buy a House

First-Time Home Buyer Steps: A Guide on How to Buy a House

The steps to buy a house might seem complicated—particularly if you’re a first-time home buyer trying to purchase real estate for the very first time. Between down payments, credit scores, mortgage rates (both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate), property taxes, interest rates, and closing the deal, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. There’s so much at stake with a first home!First-Time Home Buyer Steps: A Guide on How to Buy a House. Click here to read more.