Recession-Proof Places for Working Retirees

Retirees who must return to work because their nest eggs have taken a major hit should consider places where it’s easiest to get a good job.

Forbes magazine analyzed cities to identify those where there is a strong job outlook—as well as plenty of sunny days. It also considered how pricey the housing market is and how high health costs are.

Here are its 10-best recession-proof cities to live in retirement:

1. Atlanta
2. Dallas
3. Tampa, Fla.
4. Houston
5. St. Louis
6. Austin, Texas
7. Las Vegas
8. Phoenix
9. Kansas City, Mo.
10. San Antonio

Source: Forbes, Zack O’Malley Greenburg (10/15/2009)