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How to Choose the Perfect Place to Retire | Business Markets and Stocks News

For most Americans, retirement is a long-awaited rest, and some locations are more comfortable than others. Caring.com's 2017 "Best and Worst States to Grow Old" study ranked all 50 states based on cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life, including senior care . The best states for retirement were Utah, Iowa, South Carolina, Washington, and Nebraska, ranked respectively, and the worst included West Virginia , Indiana, New York, North Dakota, and Wyoming.  Settling down in your golden years requires a lot of commitment, and it's imperative to weigh your options carefully. Make an informed choice by asking yourself these questions as you enter retirement. How much have you saved?  Whether you're dreaming of life on the beach or in a remote mountain cabin , the first (and less picturesque) step of retirement is practicality. Choosing your dream location often comes down to how well you can live off your savings. The table below compares Caring.com'...

Firefighters' logs describe frantic struggle against Gatlinburg wildfire

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CLOSE Video and audio during the night of November 28, 2016. Angela Gosnell/News Sentinel Buy Photo Fire erupts on both side of Highway 441 near The Spur on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. (Photo: Jessica Tezak, Special to the News Sentinel) Buy Photo The rain never came in time. Records released this week show authorities battling the deadly Sevier County wildfires looked to an expected downpour that came too late for salvation as crews struggled in a desperate tug-of-war with skyscraper-sized flames the night of Nov. 28, 2016. As the blaze approached the city limits, authorities knew the rain wouldn't arrive for another 12 hours. "Rain may not be in Gatlinburg until 4 a.m.," reads a 5:30 p.m. entry on notes kept by staff inside the incident command center . “Rain may not be in Gatlinburg until 4 a.m.” a 5:30 p.m. entry on notes kept by staff inside the incident command center Authorities didn't order a citywide evacuation for another three hours -- and had no effective wa...