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Should You Retire in Nevada? | The Motley Fool
Yes, there are casinos, but there’s a lot more to Nevada.
Many retirees consider relocating for retirement — often to places with warmer climates, such as Florida and Arizona. Nevada is another state with a warm climate, and you might prefer it to many other states. Let’s look at some of its pros and cons.
On the plus side, its cost of living is very close to the national average, per the World Population Review. Its housing and transportation costs are respectively 11% and 17% above average, while healthcare costs are about 5% less costly. Healthcare in Nevada could be better, though: The folks at MedicareGuide.com have rated it the 37th-best state in the U.S. for elderly healthcare, factoring in cost, quality, and access.
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The typical home price in Nevada was recently $457,395, about 26% higher than the national average. On a more positive note, the average annual cost of car insurance in Nevada was recently $3,250 — only about 8% above the national average. Other negatives include some extreme heat in the summer and the chance of floods, droughts, and wildfires.
Retirees care a lot about taxes, as their incomes are more limited, and Nevada is terrific on this count. There’s no income tax at all, so even Social Security benefits are not taxed, and neither are 401(k) and IRA withdrawals or pension income.
Nevada is home to lots of people aged 62 and above, and it offers a lot of natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor recreation — such as golfing, hiking, skiing, camping, and so on. Indoor entertainment includes plenty of museums, theaters, restaurants, and… casinos.
Spending time in a casino can be fun, and some attract major performing artists. Gambling can be fun, too, but if you’re prone to gamble too much or have a gambling addiction, Nevada may be best avoided.
If some of these Nevada characteristics sound good, take a closer look at the state, and perhaps spend a few summer months there to make sure it’s a good fit.
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Oregon has found its next Australian punter.
Bailey Ettridge, who averaged 44.66 yards on 47 punts at Nevada this season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Sunday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
From Lara, Australia, Ettridge had 15 punts over 50 yards and 18 inside opponents’ 20-yard lines this season. He also had two carries for 26 yards, both of which converted fourth downs.
Ettridge replaces James Ferguson-Reynolds, who is averaging 41.64 yards on 33 punts for UO this season. Ferguson-Reynolds and Ross James are both out of eligibility after the season.
Ettridge is the first scholarship transfer to Oregon this offseason and his addition gives the Ducks 81 projected scholarship players in 2026. He is the lone punter presently on the roster.
No. 1 Indiana (14-0) vs. No. 5 Oregon (13-1)
- When: Friday, January 9
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
- Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV: ESPN and ABC
- Stream: You can watch this game on DIRECTV (free trial) or with Sling (a Sling day pass to watch this game and more is just $4.99). Streaming broadcasts for this game will be available on these streaming services locally in Oregon and Washington, but may not be available outside of the Pacific Northwest, depending on your location.
RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – Nevada Women’s Basketball returned to Lawlor for the first game of 2026, hosting Utah State.
The Pack picked up its first conference win of the season with the 58-40 victory over the Aggies.
Freshmen showed out for the Pack (5-9, 1-3 MW) with Skylar Durley nearly recording a double-double, dropping 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Britain Backus had five points to go along with two rebounds and a season high four steals.
Junior Izzy Sullivan also had an impactful game with 17 points, going 6-for-11 from the paint and grabbing five boards. She also knocked down Nevada’s only two makes from beyond the arc, putting her within one for 100 career threes.
The Pack opened up scoring the first four points, setting the tone for the game. It was a close battle through the first 10 as Utah State (6-7, 2-2 MW) closed the gap to one.
However, Nevada never let them in front for the entire 40 minutes.
Nevada turned up the pressure in the second quarter, holding Utah State to a shooting drought for over four minutes. Meanwhile, a 5-0 scoring run pushed the Pack to a 10-point lead.
For the entire first 20, Nevada held Utah State to just 26.7 percent from the floor and only nine percent from the arc, going only 1-for-11.
For the Pack offense, it shot 48 percent from the paint. Nevada fell into a slump coming out of the break, only scoring eight points.
It was the only quarter where the Pack was outscored.
The fourth quarter saw the Pack get back into rhythm with a 6-0 run and forcing the Aggies into another long scoring drought of just under four and a half minutes.
Durley had a layup and jumper to help with securing the win.
Nevada will remain at home to face Wyoming on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
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