Resources
The links below offer a variety of resources for planning and implementing your Florida retirement.
Moving
A basic moving checklist to help you remember everything that needs to be done in your move.
An interactive, customizable and printable moving checklist.
Reviews of moving companies that offer services in Florida.
“This Old House’s” list of the top moving companies in Florida along with details about what each company offers.
Comprehensive information from the Federal Highway Administration explaining what you should know about moving estimates, agreements, payment structures, making claims for losses, and more.
An explanation of insurance that movers must provide and additional insurance you may want to purchase.
Insurance - All Types Except Health
Information of about homeowners’ insurance coverage options in Florida, and a list of what Bankrate.com considers to be some of the best insurers in the state.
Reviews of what the writers claim to be some of the best, and some of the cheapest Florida homeowners’ insurance companies.
The ins and outs of condo insurance (HO6) coverage in Florida.
The state’s minimum requirements in regards to auto insurance.
A list of what Bankrate.com considers to be some of the best auto insurers in the state.
A list of life insurance options in Florida. You can run quotes directly from this page.
Contact information for the Insurance Consumer Advocate of Florida – this is who to contact if you have concerns about insurance carriers or need to file a complaint.
Medical - Including Health Insurance
Comprehensive information about Medicare, prescription drug assistance programs for seniors, and other senior healthcare needs. Provided by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
A partial list of Florida Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement options. Keep in mind that some plans aren’t offered in all areas of the state and some parts of Florida include options not listed here.
- Florida Healthcare Marketplace (for those too young for Medicare)
Florida uses the Federal Heathcare.gov website to manage it’s healthcare marketplace. If you plan to retire to Florida before turning 65, see if you will qualify for a healthcare subsidy. You can also see which insurance companies provide healthcare through the marketplace in areas of Florida that interest you.
Financial Planning for Retirement
To help narrow down your choices of financial advisors, SmartAsset’s investment experts list their top Florida financial advisor firms.
Search for financial planners by city.
Calculate your monthly retirement income from savings based on factors that you plug in: current age, retirement age, years in retirement, current savings, monthly retirement contributions, and expected rate of return.
Veterans
A digital book that contains valuable information about Florida laws, policies, programs and benefits for Veterans and their families.
A description of Florida Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions.
A directory of Veterans Outpatient Clinics, Community Service Programs and Health Care Locations across Florida.
Banking
A brief account of Nerdwallet’s 5 Best Banks and Credit Unions, including reviews and savings options.
Find Florida credit unions by metropolitan area and then drill down for details.
Wallet Hub created a list and a brief summary about the Best Credit Unions in Florida.
City Research
Look up each city’s website by name.
Very detailed survey of how each Florida city operates, including its tax rates.
A website to look up the demographics of Florida cities.
Click on cities to find their crime rates and how they compare to state and national averages.
Miscellaneous
Links to all of Florida’s government agencies’ websites.
Find a link to any Florida city’s local AARP page.
