Despite the bleak pictures being painted in the headlines over people's relative financial preparedness (or lack thereof) for retirement, the goal at the end of one's career or working life is generally expected to be something people look forward to with anticipation. A time of happiness, if you will.

With that end in mind, Kiplinger took a look at all 50 states to see which ones might afford retirees happiness once they've left the daily grind for good. Needless to say, people are made happy by a wide range of factors, and what suits one will not suit another. In fact, plenty has been written about what makes people happy, and the elements of happiness span a broad spectrum.

A CNBC report actually makes some suggestions on things not to do to achieve happiness.

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