re: How do you deal with the guilt of living far away from your aging parents?

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When he retired, he moved to The Villages, FL

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I’d do the same if I had the money. Florida is miles ahead of anything LA and TX offer in terms of retirement. It’s not even close. The beach amenities, no taxation on social security and government pensions, no taxation on retirement savings, etc.

Ultimately, it all comes down to what you prioritize in life. If you come from a super tight knit family that has family gatherings every year, it’s going to be harder to move away. If you don’t put value on family or don’t even have a family at all, moving away is easier because you’re not attached to something.