| Looking to live on the water but don't think you can | | | | With the low cost of living, no sales tax, affordable |
| afford it? Well, think again. | | | | housing, and a high quality of life, check out Fairhope, |
| According to U.S. News, 10 of the most affordable | | | | Alaska, or Dover, Delaware. |
| waterfront properties to retire on include lake, river, and | | | | If you want to live directly on the bay waters, check |
| bayside communities with affordable healthcare, cost | | | | out Cape Coral, Florida. In addition, the high foreclosure |
| of living, and the opportunities to go boating, fishing, | | | | rates have made it easier to afford a place. |
| swimming, and other recreational activities are the | | | | Lake Views |
| following: | | | | The advantages of buying an inland lake property can |
| - Loveland, Colorado | | | | be great. Averaging $135,000, you can get a property |
| - Bella Vista, Arkansas | | | | at one of the seven man-made lakes in Bella Vista, |
| - Bismarck, N.D. | | | | Arkansas. Lake Jackson in Texas is also a great |
| - Traverse City, Michigan | | | | alternative with the extra perk of an income-tax free |
| - Cape Coral, Florida | | | | state. The lakes in Loveland, Colorado offer access to |
| - Dover, Delaware | | | | lakes and state parks where residents over 62 can |
| - Dubuque, Iowa | | | | get an annual pass to the state park for just $27. The |
| - Lake Jackson, Texas | | | | great lakes in Traverse City, Michigan also have some |
| - Richland, Washington | | | | affordable homes if you don't mind snow. |
| - Fairhope, Alaska | | | | So there you go - you don't have to spend multi million |
| Riverfront properties | | | | dollars or wait for the big payday loan to live on the |
| Enjoy the sound of water rushing by your door in the | | | | water when you retire. There are some great |
| Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D. and the river in | | | | alternatives that can increase your standard of living |
| Dubuque, Iowa | | | | and make it affordable at the same time. |
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