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Old 03-08-2013, 12:43 PM
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I would suggest some "Millionaire Next Door" types own homes in The Villages, either as second or third homes or, eventually, as frogs. I have met retired dentists, airline pilots and business people there who had clearly done well financially. In my opinion most folks in The Villages (tastefully) keep a low profile rather than flash their cash. They may travel quite a bit, have expensive hobbies such as car collections, own and fly their own airplanes and more. To me it is refreshing that so many retired or nearly retired folks no longer feel the need to compete - other than some with their custom golf carts - a lot of fun for sure!
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