Top Retirement Destination: Charlotte and the Surrounding Area   Florida has been the top destination for retirees for decades, but North Carolina is rapidly becoming a contender. Many retirees have chosen to settle in North Carolina for the affordable cost of living, access to the great outdoors, and Southern culture. North Carolina has also been wooing retirees with tax breaks that are hard to beat. Many retirees are looking to relocate to escape harsh winters. “We moved down here from New Jersey almost 20 ... Read more