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The large metro area of Syracuse has a low cost of living, with a stable economy and affordable housing that has avoided the national downturn of home prices. The city is home to well-known Syracuse University, which provides the local residents with educational, sports and cultural activities. The nearest shopping resources for the military retiree are 80 miles away at Fort Drum, but there is a local Veterans medical center. And New York has no state tax on federal pensions.
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The military retirement system is arguably the best retirement deal around. Unlike most retirement plans, the Armed Forces offer a pension with benefits, that start the day you retire, no matter how old you are.
TRICARE for Retirees
So you are set to retire, but do you know what is going to happen with your health care? Can you really stand to lose your military health care benefits now that you're leaving and probably have a family to take care of?
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| Category | Metro Area Statistics |
|---|---|
| Population | 643,298 |
| Median Home Price | $125,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| Federal Pension Taxed | No |
| Military Installation | Name: Fort Drum Proximity: within 66 miles Amenities: Large commissary, medium exchange, 3 clinics |
| VA Hospital Proximity | Local |
| Education | Number of 4-year colleges: 8 Prominent Institution: Syracuse University |
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Got money questions and looking for answers you can trust? Just Ask June! June Lantz Walbert is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner with USAA Financial Planning Services. She is also a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve with 19 years of service. Walbert's basic branch is Air Defense Artillery. She also is Airborne, Air Assault, and Canadian Air borne qualified.Money Matters
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