Submitted by RedRipeTomato t3_11vwyve in vermont
gcubed680 t1_jcvr1d0 wrote
I’m a transplant of a few years ago and i have no idea how older people manage here. They do, but finding doctors and getting appointments for things is difficult enough when i only have to go once a year, couldn’t imagine how it is to deal with actual older health problems
[deleted] t1_jcvu32y wrote
Older generations were able to build wealth in a way that was denied to us. I actually pay rent (in Massachusetts) that's higher than a mortgage in most places but I don't have a car and my job isn't in most places.
kellogsmalone t1_jcxjxwc wrote
Pretty much all rents are higher than mortgages because rent is a mortgage plus additional taxes plus a little profit to account for repairs. My mortgage is $2100 and I rent it for $2,400.
Twombls t1_jcwdfgz wrote
As someone who has had two grandparents grow old in this state. And now is having parents grow old in this state. Its a lot of driving to Dartmouth, boston and nyc.
RZRPRINCESS t1_jd8jfrz wrote
I second this statement!
VetMedicUSA t1_jcw0ols wrote
Twombls t1_jcwcqsm wrote
"Tax happy vermont"
"Bernie sanders home"
Written in 2016
Hmmm this article may have some biases
[deleted] t1_jcxv159 wrote
>Hmmm this article may have some biases
I mean it's Forbes
Rare_Message_7204 t1_jcxsb9a wrote
It's True. Why do you think it stays so beautiful? It's a vacationers state.
ballofsnowyoperas t1_jcvsut2 wrote
The answer is capital. Responsible saving for retirement is really important.
gcubed680 t1_jcvvlxg wrote
I’m not even talking about money. Access to medical care
Historical-Run-1511 t1_jcwaf5x wrote
I am not that old and not retired but have some old-people style health issues. It's really not so bad. Once you have a referral to a specialist the wait isn't so bad especially if it's more of a big-deal health thing. The docs are especially responsive via messaging as well. I'm in Burlington which might make it a bit easier.
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