Old Maine,

I moved to Michigan 5 years ago from Northern Virginia. Sometimes I miss going to the free museums in DC and the warmer winters but that's about it! Oh, unlike the ice storms of the DC area we get good old fashion snow storms. When it snows or rains people slow down, a little. There are few accidents because of weather. Fancy that!

While Michigan isn't a recommendation for a retirement destination (I'm still employed 100%), it offers me waterfowl and upland hunting. The state did just impose income tax on my military retirement. That stinks! Toward that, I does Vermont tax retired pay and 401k withdrawls? Something to think of.

Mark

USMC Retired