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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,...

Steve Brown Apartments Steve Brown Apartments : Making everyone feel at home" /> Photo by Eric Tadsen Steve Brown Apartments All you have to say is "That's so Steve" to any one of the eighty employees at Steve Brown Apartments and they will know exactly what it means. Maybe one of their coworkers stayed late to help with a garden because he noticed some residents digging out back. Perhaps another connected two English-as-a-second-language residents to make both feel more at home. Maybe a maintenance staff member answered a curious prospect's questions about living at one of their properties because she felt empowered to speak for the company. Maybe Steve Brown himself spent five minutes picking up trash around the parking lot. "If Steve will walk through the parking lot and pick up trash, well then, we're gonna do that too," says human resources director Meggan Allen of her boss, Steve Brown, a jack-of-all-trades when he started the business...

Sons of Norway has agreed to sell its headquarters on West Lake Street in Uptown to Ryan Companies and Weidner Apartment Homes .   The transaction includes a 60,000-square-foot building and a large surface parking lot . No monetary details were included in the announcement.   Minneapolis-based Ryan and Weidner, which has an office in Minnetonka but is based in Kirkland, Washington, paid an undisclosed amount for the property.   “After an extensive process to ensure the highest and best use of our primary asset, the clear choice was to sell the property that has served us so well,” said Eivind J. Heiberg, CEO of Sons of Norway, in a statement. “Considering market conditions in the Uptown neighborhood and the challenges of an aging facility, it was time to make the most forward-thinking decision for the long-term health of our organization, employees and community.”   The fraternal life insurance company , which also operates as a No...

Minneapolis, MN, Aug. 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sons of Norway has announced its agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc. and Weidner Apartment Homes for the sale and redevelopment of their land parcel in South Minneapolis . The land parcel is located on Lake Street between Holmes and Humboldt avenues and is in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood .  Considered to be a marquee location , this property has been home to the International Headquarters of Sons of Norway since 1962.  Once complete, the Sons of Norway plans to continue business operations on the site including their financial services and international cultural organization .  “After an extensive process to ensure the highest and best use of our primary asset, the clear choice was to sell the property that has served us so well,” said Eivind J. Heiberg, CEO Sons of Norway.  “Considering market conditions in the Uptown neighborhood and the challenges of an aging facility, it was time to make the most forward-thinkin...