I think the secret has been out for a while. Delaware is the northeasts top choice for retirement.

Why Delaware?

The top reason is taxes.

1. No state or local sales tax!  Did you know Delaware is only 1 out of 5 states with no sales tax?
2. Delaware is consistently in the top 10 for the countrys lowest property taxes.   
3. Social Security benefits are exempt from
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The May issue of Money Magazine selected Lewes, Delaware as the best place to retire in what they define as the "Northeast". The reason? People hate paying taxes and there is also NO SALES [...]

Are lower taxes enough of a reason to relocate? Maybe not, but it can be the main motivating factor for many Boomers who are preparing for retirement. If you live in New Jersey, a state with one of the highest sales taxes or New York, one of the 5 least tax-friendly states, Delaware is worth a look. Delaware ranks a low 47th when [...]