CAN I LIVE IN THE VILLAGES ON JUST SOCIAL SECURITY?

[@CarnivoreGrace]

I found a 55+ community in Dunedin Florida. Heated pool, clubhouse with library and billiards, meeting room and kitchen, landscaping included in HOA, as well as cable and internet, trash water and sewer. The homes are block villas with carports or 1car garages.and I can afford mine, that I bought in August, on just my social security and a very small pension. HOA is $220/month. No flood insurance needed for this area and I am 1/8 mile from the gulf. My property taxes are less than I was paying in Ohio.168 homes in my very active community.

[@beckyhowes]

Jerry, those rocks look great! You are artistic!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@MsRandieK]

I remember when you listed off your monthly expenses 😂 I was out immediately! But I can still enjoy the villages watching you two & Gizmo ! I still made the move to Florida though in October !

[@beautyover6018]

I remember that vid it was like there was a fee for every day of the month lol

[@so.2ndvintage243]

where u move?

[@MsRandieK]

@@so.2ndvintage243 Fort Myers … ❤️

[@927Peaches]

Where in Florida did you move?

[@MsRandieK]

@@927Peaches Fort Myers

[@Funexpected]

I'm 44 years old and will not retire to The Villages, but here I am watching your videos since discovering your channel a few months ago.

[@hoosiermama3001]

Linda, your hair looks especially nice today!

[@cinnie2543]

I think your rocks are spectacular, especially Gizmo!

[@gregorynp]

Happy Valentines Day to one of the most loving, respectful and connected couples I know.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

Love your blue shirts ! My husband and I both watch your channel. We are seriously thinking about moving to the villages. We need to do our homework. We own some land up by the Tennessee river. It’s beautiful land. 12 acres and About a 3 minute drive to the boat dock. But we spend our free time in Florida. Due to health reasons we haven’t taken the boat out in 2 years. And it seems the 12 acres just need work all the time. We are ready for a very a comfortable laid back life. And we know how much we love the area of the villages. Plus our daughter is in Florida. Love your rocks! How cute. Oh my I would not have thought bears are your area. How talented the sculpture of Gismo is. That took not only talent but time. What a nice gift. You mentioned a generator , we have solar. Enough to keep a freezer going and air conditioning because of health conditions. I don’t need to get way over heated. And the solicitors you could post a sign on your door. I think with the cost of living going up you must be able to generate income from several sources. My husband and I lived in the most expensive community in west Tennessee for 20 years. Once all the children were out of the house we moved to the country. I’m retired disabled now. Have been for 13 years with a very rare disease. It was a real shock to become so sick at age 47. Mostly because I still had another child to get through college. And we lived in that very expensive community in a big house. But my husband jumped to the challenge and increased his salary with lots of overtime. He’s an electrician. Retired electrician now. He retired at 47 too, By choice. But he got busy and is earning income right from the house. For the people wondering if you can live on social security. I think that varies. Everyone earns different amounts. I always say you need 5 sources of income. They all add up and can afford you what you need and sometimes what you want. The diet, my husband was diagnosed with diabetes last week. It was scary. But in just one week he has changed his diet using an app that is getting him on track. Blood sugar is coming down with no medications. Diet only and I believe he has a wonderful chance to live longer and healthier on this new diet of eating healthier. I have developed celiac disease. So no gluten. Together we just about can’t eat anything. But we find with our limited food choices we are full and happy. Life is all about being happy. I know how happy we are in Florida and it because we feel better. I don’t want to leave the child we have back in Tennessee. But she is a flight away. She could come down and visit us and her sister who lives in Florida anytime. We hope often. Just last October we rented the big timeshare with the lock off. We took everyone to Disney. It was wonderful having everyone under one roof. Who knows she might decide to move to Florida too. I believe there are places in all price ranges available. Maybe not so much the villages but close by. God bless you guys. Enjoy your day ! Leslye

[@genxx2724]

Nice that the Rotary Club invited you to speak. The club is for businessmen, so their meetings are before office hours or at lunchtime. Is this a Villages branch of the club? Are the members retired? It looked that way.

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Yes…..you can subsist on social security if you have the money to buy your house. They did not accept title 9……

[@w.c.7247]

Is it just me, but does the show get better and better every week? If you don't have a smile on your face by the end of the show, well, you just weren't paying close enough attention. This show never fails to put a smile on your face!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

WC, we sure are glad you like it! It is fun to put it together for you! 😁😁😁

[@lizzabbott]

I just love you guys ! I’m a new fan. Maybe one day I’ll live in the Villages ( currently a bit too financially ambitious for me tho. We’ll see). Getting tired of the cold up North. Today in Buffalo, NY... April 19, 2022 it’s currently 39 degrees (windchill factor : 28 !) with significant wind ...... AND .... SNOW SHOWERS ! Gimme a break ! Anyway, You Two have a fabulous show, are a marvelous Couple, and you are my ray of sunshine today. Gosh I hope I look as great as you when I’m 66. 62 right now. Shine on! Liz

[@jamesfournier6114]

You can Also put a "no soliciting sign" or Decal on your Door. Also one of the nice things that I noticed in the Villages is that all your Electric, Cable & Phone lines are Underground so you will not have severe power outages due to downed power lines or poles being hit by automobiles.

[@taylorstover3931]

I've been watching your channel for a while, today's show was especially therapeutic regarding following your heart...family and friends are a "phone call away" wherever you live. Much love, health & joy to all three of you!!♥️♥️♥️

[@genxx2724]

I love the Jerry & Linda rock. 💕

[@jillshaw9306]

This couple is wonderful. Just a people loving and excellent teachers.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Awww... thank you, Jill! So sweet! 🙂🙂🙂

[@harryp1665]

Great show, having a minimum of 2,500 per month would make it difficult to live in any structured community. You are so right, you have to make decisions for yourself, not for others.

[@allenbrackett]

many many years ago i came down from South Carolina to the villages to bowl in tournaments there..later that year the place was torn apart by tornados..they had to rebuild alot..it wasn't even close to the size it is now..back when i visited

[@shirleyharold1698]

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️ to two of the nicest people in Florida 😘😻🥰❤️

[@flybirds2024]

I just moved here over 2 weeks ago, both of my parents are gone and my 2 boys have moved out and are starting their own lives. My older son came down for 5 days and immediately said he loves The Villages and is so happy that I am here and happy to be starting a new life here!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That is a great start Bob.. welcome!

[@steveboussom6564]

Happy Valentines Day to all 3 of you.

[@barbaraebner5889]

You are right Jerry and Linda. We are in the 4th quarter of our life. Do what you want with YOUR life. Glad you are both better. The sculpture of Gizmo is beautiful.

[@Satjr35031]

Down here we call it the back 9

[@kueagle1]

you guys are really living a hard life. Your pool is closed in February until noon. I hope you can weather this hardship well.

[@yogiviben8555]

Great show today. So glad you brought Gizmo back. 🐾 He’s a joy to watch. So sweetly sitting by his hoomans. Have a wonderful day, you, two. ♥️

[@matt51402]

Happy Valentine to my wonderful wife of 37 years! And that wraps up another mailbag a Monday!

[@lynnjennings8560]

Looking forward to moving to The Villages in March! Warm weather and activities will be a blessing.

[@sandrabarnwell8017]

Your grandsons are Adorable!

[@heidi6308]

Love your hair Linda!

[@lauragb3677]

Terrific topics and content. Thank you for your insights.

[@dorothytallman2022]

Coming to the Villages in. APRIl/MAY to purchase home. It's been our 5yr plan. So excited. Unfortunately homes are so much expensive. Gonna have to bite the bullet. I am going to search out Jerry and Linda forsure! Thank you for doing these videos, appreciate all the information.

[@nf2885]

Linda, your hair and makeup looks very pretty.

[@patrickflynn6659]

Your wall color is beautiful!

[@judyhale9024]

We had a beautiful German Shepherd Dog named Sadie. Sadly, she died one year ago today at almost age 11.

[@sparklej1142]

I have "Ring" and I'm very happy with the service. Locked doors are always between me and the stranger.

[@garyxyz4400]

Happy Valentine's Day. My wife and I been married for over 30 years. Great to see others who endure a long term marriage. Good video today. I am looking to move somewhere away from the snowy winters of PA but also not sure I could handle the extreme hot summers of Florida. Maintaining two homes is not very likely. Retirement will be here within the next ten years. We are looking forward to those years after work and hope they are as enjoyable as the villages newcomers.

[@janiemiller553]

Happy Valentine's Day , Linda and Jerry & Gizmo ! Enjoyed your show today. So glad you all are feeling better. Love you and have a great day !! 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Janie!! 😁😁😁

[@carolpoch9289]

Invest in a Jackery and panels for possible power outages (sold on Amazon). Worth every cent! Good to hear you two are masking up when going out.

[@commonweakness9060]

An alternate option for a generator is a battery bank. There are several portable options that could keep your fridge/freezer going for several days. And all you have to do is keep it topped off until you need it. There are even emergency options that come with a small portable solar panel. They will cost you a bit more up front, but you don't have to worry about keeping fuel at home. Thanks for another great video guys . . . and I've been known to sing your song more than once . . . ok, every day :D

[@byrnesrus]

We could not get a lot of addresses within the Villages using Google Maps, Tom Tom, Garmin and the Villages Map. The BEST one is WAYZ! Its Free! Wayz took us everywhere!

[@diana7043]

Great show Jerry & Linda and your outlook on living at our age is so important for people to come to terms with. Have a great week and see you next time💕

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Great show guys. Looks like you were a hit at Future Farmers. 0630. Whew. That’s the tail end of a night shift right there. We have a generator (in Hawaii) because we live up a winding road through the forest at 3400’. (The jungle is down at 1000’) If we get lots of rain or wind, down come those branches onto the power lines. God Bless em, the electric crews are up here every other month or so. We got a transfer switch set-up, so our power switches to generator automatically, powering the whole house. If a hurricane hits, we are set. The roof should have a good chance too - it’s cement tile.

[@lynnchiofalolucas3777]

Woo Hoo! I like 👍🏼 what you are saying about food.

[@shirleyharold1698]

Happy Valentine’s Day 🐾🐾🐾❤️🦴🦴Gizmo

[@Gamer-ss2mc]

To all villagers thank you for keeping small businesses going. Sometimes its better to spend it now. Leaving it for children is not always wise.

[@pameladoll5858]

LOVE, your show every week! I am always looking forward to your next installment each Monday! You are a Wonderful Couple working together well, I can see it in your attitudes and smiles to each other. Happy Valentines Day to you both.🎁🎈❤💘💖💓🎉

[@renitamcintyre1071]

Happy Valentine's Day !

[@wanda9515]

Life is short live it to the fullest!

[@laurarahz12]

Happy Valentines Day! Always great to start the week with you!

[@angelmission]

Happy Valentines day to Gizmo :)

[@mariebrooks7341]

Great show. Real good information. Thanks Jerry and Linda, you too Gizmo.

[@marionzakrzewski3871]

Thanks Jerry and Linda! Another great show!

[@ellenbrous8364]

Your boys are precious! Thanks for sharing that picture!!

[@jaysea7743]

Sack roofing, Batterbee roofing and Schaefer roofing are well established roofing companies that have been working in the villages since the beginning. These are three roofing companies you can trust.

[@catherineprentice5927]

Ice cream…donuts….hey, I think I could handle that diet! You both always bring a smile!

[@CR-ru1kw]

Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️!

[@maryannguhl4194]

I am new to your channel. I was interested in what the villages was about. I also, paint rocks and the ones you showed are great.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, Maryann!

[@lauramoore7337]

Happt Valentines Day to a great couple!

[@lindagraham178]

I can enjoy the Villages, from my living room and your weekly shows, thank you.

[@mcmacts238]

Would love to meet you and your wife! We are visiting The Villages in the latter part of March of this year.

[@Nick-kc9mz]

Thank you! I love to learn about retirement options. ( Rentals)I may have just Social Security, but I am soooo wealthy in my adventurous spirit, and "can do" attitude. If it's meant to be..it will be 😀 Keeping the faith! Thank you, for insights ( I would have never thought about Sinkhole insurance! Have a beautiful day! Kind Regards, Cynthia

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are so welcome!

[@greyosprey4096]

Enjoy your videos. Liked the part about moving/living where you want to. We're in our early 50's and have started thinking about the possibility of moving to FL some day. Right now it's just a dream, but we'll keep plugging away and see what happens. Again, enjoy your content. And Gizmo is freak'n adorable. lol

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you!!! 😁😁😁

[@carolapostolos8929]

Happy Valentines day!! 💓 💗

[@annstaudt7613]

Happy Valentine's Day to You both👏🏻❤️👏🏻❤️

[@carolannburke5450]

Hi from freezing NY!! Happy Valentine's Day including Gizmo as well--Enjoy your week...

[@bjvincent8786]

Sadly we used to surrounded by mostly farmland and woodlands so we got to see allot of deer, rabbits, snakes, geese and maybe one or two of an elusive coyote. But with all the new housing developments in our area and the farmland being bought and woodland being torn down for subdivisions. We do not get to see barely any wildlife; so enjoy them from a distance while you can because you may miss them when they are gone.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

You are right BJ… they are a treasure for sure. The thing is … when you drive around the outskirts of The Villages, Much of the land is not very attractive. We are sure that it provided a habitat for some wildlife…. but we also can see where The Villages has tried to provide a tremendous amount of natural area for those surviving animals.

[@debbiethornton2067]

Love listening to you each week & learning more about the villages. This really helps us in our decision making - to move there or not. Still exploring.

[@ruthmarini8453]

You always have a lot of good information. Really enjoy it.

[@stevenwilburn235]

Eat To Live! Don’t Live To Eat!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!!!!

[@reebeeable]

Thanks for your videos. I look forward to them. It looks like most of the properties are houses. Condos might make more sense after a spouse dies. Your apartment video was helpful but there is nothing more liberating than a fully paid for home.

[@margaretgriffith4131]

Thanks for all the info!!

[@Mushkiepotamus]

You don’t need to quarantine for longer than 5 days after the start of symptoms. Live and love life!!

[@lucystark4689]

after tonight.. the rest of the week the weather should be fine. Wow! thats one very big healthy Black bear... cool..🤩

[@danaepperly4912]

Happy Valentine’s Day.

[@russellraby8536]

You guys are alot of fun.........keep up the creativity and fun.:)

[@djbvida]

Happy Valentines Day to you ! Love Gizmo’s statue. Yes it’s expensive everywhere. I’m near Nashville TN and property values are skyrocketing. Glad I own my condo but it’s all expensive everywhere. Great show!!

[@Judes121]

💕❤️Happy Valentines Day 💕❤️❤️🐾 love the painted rocks ! Thanks for sharing. Extra treats for Gizmo it’s Heart Day ❤️🐾

[@hosegooseman5]

With no mortgage, small house (maybe 2 beds, 2 bath), $2,500 a month is possible in my opinion. Of course, personal lifestyle is a big question and that probably is going to be your biggest impact. As Jerry and Linda said, most expenses are going to be similar no matter where you live.

[@Satjr35031]

Cannot make it here on $2,500 a month

[@donnakotoff9949]

Great Show!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!

[@CR-ru1kw]

😆😆😆Gizmo! Many thanks for sharing 😍😘.

[@nursejulie]

❤️ Happy Valentines Day Jerry and Linda! 😺😁

[@sherrycampbell9196]

HAPPY Valentines Day to a wonderful couple and little gizmo..love from the Campbells and buddy ray on the Virginia Tennessee line ❤️

[@jenniferlee7167]

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! Thanks for the great information.

[@peterboggi9690]

HAPPY V DAY.. GREAT SHOW ! Have an awesome day !

[@oceandreamer1958]

Happy Valentines Day! Thanks for taking the time for all of us!

[@roxiejacobsen2060]

Happy Valentine's Day you two love birds! 😍 We're not on FB, so really enjoy your stories and photos here on KZbin. Glad you are both feeling better!😃

[@arlinemoore7276]

Enjoy Valentine’s Day❤️❗️ Another great show🤗❗️

[@billie7783]

Happy Valentine’s Day❤ As always, your video was filled with good advice, informative insight and fun! It’s uplifting to see someone enjoying their life so much.

[@lorrainebrown3536]

❤️HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️

[@mskulagal]

Happy Valentine’s Day! We recently got a solar battery with a couple of panels from Evenflo. We didn’t want to worry about running out of gas plus here in Tucson we have a good supply of sunshine! I would think you would also have plenty of sunshine in FL. You can also keep the battery inside to use, like for refrigerator, fan, etc. Something to think about. The other worry is the electrical grid going out. That happened in SC when we were visiting. Love your channel and have watching for a couple of years. Mandy from Tucson🌵

[@kennethkramer5528]

Happy ❤️ Day! I’ve been a fan for over a year now from Harrisburg PA. You’ve made our COVID lockdowns less stressful. Sue and I finally made it back to Florida last week for a two week visit. We’re in Celebration now and will be in Del Ray and Pasadena this week.

[@miejscazdusza8858]

Happy Valentine's Day, Linda and Jerry! Great meeting with a lot of practical information and life wisdom! Thank you!

[@theideaplace]

I've seen people's health improve dramatically with the keto diet... not to mention their appearance and weight... Even just doing intermittent fasting... not eating between 3-4 PM until 8 AM next day... Fasting. especially water fasting makes your telomeres grow as body feels threatened and tells your body to strengthen itself. Happy Valentines you two lovebirds. :)

[@richardc488]

Thanks guys

[@susanclark2756]

Happy Valentine's Day! DH and I are celebrating our 37th V Day and in 2 days will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. Getting excited about our upcoming visit in April and trying to figure out what are our must takes for a move to a smaller home. We won't need furniture will we? I figure the less we have the bigger the house will seem. And I MUST bring my long arm quilting machine.....

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Yes… bring what gives you fun. If you have it at home and you'd love it…… find a way to bring it.

[@sherrynorton9093]

Susan - I am a long armer too! Did you purchase your home already? We have a home to sell so are just looking at models.....a room for the long arm has certainly presented issues. We will likely be moving in the fall. Would love to keep in touch and share ideas.

[@susanclark2756]

@@sherrynorton9093 no, just gonna do a lifestyle visit now. Gotta go home and get rid of 20 years of collecting fabric and sewing machines and see what we have to do to get the house up for sale. I don't do anything fancy with my machine. But yeah, it would be great to meet up!

[@yvonneTheVillagesFl]

Our generator runs on a propane tank or gas. I brought ours from NC. But,my dad lives I. Leesburg and it is at his house bc of storage issue.

[@davewil3]

Interesting what you said about moving away from family to be in a place you love. We have seen the opposite with some friends. They moved from a place they love, Hawaii, to a place they don't love, Tennessee, to be near grandkids. I don't get it, but we have several friends where grandkids are the most important thing.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

If they play their cards right they can babysit every day! 😛😛

[@davewil3]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Yep, and they love it.🙃😵‍💫

[@darlacaves3171]

I have a Doxie dog and I think Gizmo is the cutest dog. He makes me smile

[@rowenah3723]

Good advice Jerry🤔

[@thomasyenner2499]

With respect to the question as to whether a person could live in the villages on his Social Security, you missed a great opportunity to refer that person to the show you did about a month ago on budgeting for life in the villages, or for that matter could apply to anywhere else. That was a terrific and very comprehensive Budget making tool for retirees.

[@melissasiegel9682]

So happy to see Gizmo back where he belongs!