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Would You Retire Out of The USA?

August 8th, 2012 at 12:33 am

Would you consider it? If so, what countries would you consider, and why?

According to International Living, there are places where an income of $800 per month will provide a comfortable lifestyle. If the area is scenic and local infrastructure is in place, yes, I would consider it. Especially if my income is such that I could afford to travel back home to visit every few years.

So this is something to keep in mind as I plan future vacation travels. Two countries which I think I might want to investigate are Uruguay and Ecuador. A conversational Spanish class might be a good idea. Smile

Last week, I did 3 more secret shops. These required an initial cash outlay, but I will be reimbursed plus paid $5 each. All 3 were for the same fast food chain. There are more of these shops available, but I am done eating their food for now. The free (after reimbursement) meal is part of what makes the shops worthwhile.

My daughter has repaid $260 of the $500 I lent her. As you can see on my sidebar, Mini E Fund is looking a little more healthy these days.

Beezag is in some sort of transition. There are no new videos available. I received an e-mail about this and was asked to cash in my points. I had 7,226 pts, and was able to redeem 7,000 of them for $7.00. I hope that the other 226 follow me to their new site, but who knows what will happen? The e-mail was rather vague.

My son J started his Sophomore year today. Last Thursday at orientation, I shelled out $110 for his student ID card, his yearbook, and a new set of gym clothes. Today I sent him off with a $40 check for his lunch account, and $5 in case he needed to ride the city bus home, or buy a cold drink if he decided to walk to a friend's house. (Neither of these things would cost $5, but J will only spend what he needs to spend.) His best friend from last year is going to a different high school this year. Last year they would walk to the friend's house and I would pick J up after work. In return, I would pick up the friend in the mornings and drive him to school.


6 Responses to “Would You Retire Out of The USA?”

  1. Tabs Says:
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    I would although I am not sure where. I really haven't looked into it.

  2. jewels3 Says:
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    No, it was hard enough moving from Wisconsin to Florida. I can't even imagine the adjustment needed to move to another country.

  3. LuckyRobin Says:
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    I have thought about it. It would have to be a very politically stable country though and one very accepting of Americans. I've always wanted to live on a tropical island, but then I think about all the storms and earthquakes and stuff and it makes me hesitant.

  4. Jerry Says:
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    I am living overseas right now, and there are number of foreign locations that I would consider for retirement. We have spent the last 4 years in Bulgaria, where the Black Sea coastline leads to a retirement destination for many English and Irish expats because they can live much better there on their pensions. My friends told me that they would barely be able to survive back in the UK or Republic of Ireland on their monthly income, and they have the insurance of being quite comfortable in SE Europe. It isn't for everyone, but it's certainly doable. There are some lovely areas in South America, as well.
    Jerry

  5. Petunia 100 Says:
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    What lead to your decision to move to Bulgaria, Jerry? Would you mind sharing? Thanks!

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