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Most Americans are behind on their savings. The median amount the average American family has saved for retirement is just $5,000, according to a recent report from the Economic Policy Institute . Even among those nearing retirement age (age 56-61), the median amount saved is a mere $17,000. Also, while the cost of living in the U.S. varies depending on the area of the country, it's generally becoming more expensive to cover the basic necessities. Once you consider the costs of healthcare, long-term care, and other expenses you may incur during retirement, it may be more expensive than you think to retire comfortably. But who says you have to retire in the U.S.? With increasing healthcare costs , a shaky Social Security program , and rising home prices , it may be a good idea to pack your bags and consider moving abroad during retirement. Here are a few cities that may be a good choice for retirees looking for a more affordable lifestyle. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Kingston,...

In today's overheated real estate market , small apartments dominate , particularly in new developments targeting young professionals . But New Yorkers still have families, and across the board we share a rarely satisfied hunger for space. In keeping with that theme, here are 10 three-bedrooms in Manhattan, Brooklyn (and on Roosevelt Island , which is technically part of Manhattan) for less than $1.5 million. MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS : A three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath co-op with 10-foot ceilings, oak floors, new windows, an open kitchen and a Juliet balcony in a prewar elevator building. The building at 54 Morningside Dr., between West 115th and West 116th streets , has a live-in super, a laundry room, storage and a bike room. $1.425 million, plus $1,924 a month maintenance ROOSEVELT ISLAND : A three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath duplex with wide- plank oak floors , stainless steel kitchen appliances , new insulated sliding windows and crown moldings throughout. The apartment is in...

Collect this idea Rooftop lounge at The Dylan in West Hollywood As the second-largest city in the U.S. with the biggest population in California, Los Angeles has mountains, beaches and deserts all within a short driving distance . In addition to a multitude of outdoor activities, L.A. offers job opportunities galore ; its diverse economy is the third largest in the world, after Tokyo and New York. Some of L.A.’s biggest industries include culture , fashion, education, sports, entertainment, medicine and a booming startup tech field that is thriving on the Westside ( nicknamed Silicon Beach ). Los Angeles is often called the creative capital of the world , as one in six residents works in the creative industries of music, TV or film. Not surprisingly, the city has a thriving arts scene . There are more than 800 museums and art galleries in Los Angeles County —   more per person than any other city in the world. And for night owls, the nightclub and restaurant scene offers plenty of...