New research from LPL Financial ranked U.S. states on their attractiveness for pre-retirees as they save and prepare for retirement. Virginia was ranked as the top state for pre-retirees and New York was ranked as the worst state.

The states were ranked on six main categoires: (1) financial; (2) healthcare; (3) housing; (4) community quality of life; (5) employment and education; and (6) wellness.