New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- For years, many Americans considered sunny states like Florida and Texas the ultimate retirement havens. However, Bankrate's 2025 Best and Worst States to Retire Study has overturned this perception. The Granite State of New Hampshire has been ranked the best state for retirees, replacing Delaware, which slid to 11th place this year.

The finding highlights a new trend: retirees are placing affordability, healthcare, and safety over warm weather. Surprisingly, Louisiana came in last, while Florida, long viewed as a retirement hotspot, was ranked 41st.

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