Snowbirding vs. Year-Round Retirement

[Doobs41378]

Originally Posted by tis

Gary, I have a friend who lives in San Diego and it is cool- very often 60s- in the winter. It depends on what you like of course.

Something else to think about if it 's relevant to you is that besides the other tax advantages of NH and Fl, Fl does not have interest and dividends tax but NH does.

I’d take 60s all winter long.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Doobs41378

I’d take 60s all winter long.

And that's what some people like. To me that's too cold and if I am going to be in the house most of the time with the heat on, I might as well have snow and ice outside and one place to live.

[garysanfran]

In Florida my brother said it got into the 30's a few nights ago. He had a citrus that died from frost.

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

In Florida my brother said it got into the 30's a few nights ago. He had a citrus that died from frost.

January was a little colder in Florida than it usually is. However the next 7 days look pretty good! When they say showers it usually rains for about 1/2 hour and then the sun comes out.

I am fortunate to be able to spend 6 months at the lake and 6 months in Florida. I love Winnipesaukee, and have been on the lake some part or all of every summer for over 50 years, but when it turns cloudy and gray I head south.

There are additional real estate tax benefits, not available to non residents, when you claim the Florida house as your primary residence and you can still avoid the income taxes.

[Marauder]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

January was a little colder in Florida than it usually is. However the next 7 days look pretty good! When they say showers it usually rains for about 1/2 hour and then the sun comes out.

I am fortunate to be able to spend 6 months at the lake and 6 months in Florida. I love Winnipesaukee, and have been on the lake some part or all of every summer for over 50 years, but when it turns cloudy and gray I head south.

There are additional real estate tax benefits, not available to non residents, when you claim the Florida house as your primary residence and you can still avoid the income taxes.

I do 6 on Lake Winnipesaukee and 6 in FL, best of both worlds!

[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by Marauder

I do 6 on Lake Winnipesaukee and 6 in FL, best of both worlds!

We chose FL. 7 mos there and 5 in NH BUT we still call NH "home".

[Biggd]

I could deal with 50's and 60's. I like to walk, hike, and bike so that's perfect weather for those activities.

Originally Posted by tis

And that's what some people like. To me that's too cold and if I am going to be in the house most of the time with the heat on, I might as well have snow and ice outside and one place to live.

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