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Texas is the new retirement mecca

Source: L.A. Times - Personal Finance

Nov 07, 2009

Summary

The Lone Star State's attractions include its low cost of living and no income tax.

After trying out Pasadena, Atlanta and Miami, Lilian Junco decided this was the place to retire. Being near her son was the first attraction, but soon she was drawn in by the same combination of features that has lured tens of thousands of others from out of state: Gulf Coast living and super-low costs.