The survey was done by MarketFacts for U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffrey, which is interested in the subject because it offers retirement and financial planning services. Aside from moving, many baby boomers also plan to do a lot of traveling when they retire. But U.S. Bancorp said many of them are just dreaming since they aren't likely to have money for such adventures. The survey makes it clear that there's a huge gulf between fantasy and reality when it comes to boomers' retirement plans. A majority of boomers also plan to volunteer in retirement and to work at least part time.
Many boomers plan to head for the wide-open spaces when they retire.