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Best Places to Retire in the U.S. | Harris' Stances on Social Security and Medicare | Five Ways to Lower Your Risk in Retirement Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( September 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Retirement Tips]( [SIGN UP](format=multipart) ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Settling Down [] [Best Places to Retire in the U.S.]( [Best Places to Retire in the U.S.]( (Getty Images) A new survey from WalletHub compared the 50 states across 46 key indicators, from tax rates and the cost of living to access to quality medical care and fun activities, to narrow down the[best states to retire in](. We break down the highlights to help guide your retirement planning. [8% dividend opportunity]( Robotic knee surgeries are projected to increase by 4X in volume by 2027. Monogram (Nasdaq: MGRM) just filed for FDA approval to commercialize their patented tech. 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