A journalist for five decades, William P. Barrett has written for Forbes since 1987 and is now a senior contributor. Topics include retirement, nonprofits/charities, personal finance, taxes, scandals and other matters that interest him. He holds a law degree and a CFA charter. Barrett is the author of a novel, Offside: A Mystery. He can be found on X and Bluesky. His email: wbarrett.forbes@gmail.com.
One Smart Way To Enjoy Retirement: Move Back To Your College Town
Forbes screened nearly 1,000 locales to pick the 25 top places to enjoy retirement, weighing quality of life and leisure offerings from the arts to fine dining to golf.
25 Best Places To Enjoy Your Retirement In 2025: Walla Walla And Other Top Spots
Find the best places in the U.S. to follow your retirement passions, including golf, hiking, boating, skiing, the arts, fine dining, restaurants and lifelong learning.
Your Guide To Planning A Foreign Retirement
What you need to know about costs, health care, taxes, language, crime, climate risk and whether U.S. retirees are welcome. Plus, 96 Forbes recommended places in 24 countries.
The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2025
More Americans are retiring abroad in search of lower costs and less toxic politics. Here are recommended spots around the world, based on quality of life, healthcare, and how welcoming they are to U.S. retirees.
How To Find Your Ideal Retirement Spot
Forbes editors use lots of metrics to pick the 25 top retirement places. This couple used a 64-foot-long boat and landed at one of our picks: The Villages, in Florida.
Best Places To Retire In 2025: Greenville And Other Surprisingly Affordable Gems
The Best Places to Retire List identifies the top retirement spots in America. These destinations are based on quality of life and affordability, including housing costs and state taxes.
How To Evaluate Any Charity Using Forbes’ Top 100 Charities List
The new Forbes list of America’s Top Charities includes only 100.
When Disaster Strikes, These Top Charities Actually Deliver
Direct Relief, No. 5 on Forbes’ 2024 Top 100 Charities list, quickly delivers medical supplies. World Food Kitchen, No. 82, shows up with the food.
How To Find A Retirement Place That Fits Your Lifestyle And Passions
Forbes compared more than 800 places to find the best 25 for a variety of leisure activities, from hiking, skiing, watersports and golf to fine dining and arts.
25 Best Places To Enjoy Your Retirement In 2024: Eugene And Other Top Spots
Find the best places to retire in the United States. The top 25 retirement spots for leisure activities: golf, hiking, boating, theater, music and restaurants.