Most retirees I talk to assume living on Social Security means cutting back on almost everything. Spend a little time in Arkansas, though, and that idea starts to fall apart.
A monthly check can still cover the basics in plenty of towns here, with room left for ordinary things like eating out once in a while or picking up fresh vegetables on the weekend. I’ve driven around the state for years, stopping in small towns and asking people what it really costs to live there.
The numbers usually surprised me in a good way. Life feels easier to manage when housing stays reasonable and daily expenses don’t pile up so fast…