Just MiMi 03-03-2008, 05:17 AM If you could retire anywhere....where would it be?
I'm considering moving out of country in order to have a reasonable life on Social Security.
With all the wisdom available through Ageless members, I'm hoping to add to my list! So far I'm considering Costa Rica, Panama, and perhaps Thailand.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Bodhi Tree 03-03-2008, 05:42 AM I'd definitely go back home to Lebanon if the political situation allows me to.
christina923 03-03-2008, 08:54 AM boring me...
looking at SC
The English countryside. :)
To be more specific, the peak district, possibly Whaley Bridge. Not far from where I was brought up.
Strwbrries 03-03-2008, 10:40 AM Pacific Grove here in California.
You have the ocean, great food and things to do all the time. Plus Clint really wants to live in a Victorian and a Victorian by the Sea would be his dream. Mine too though I think by that time my old bones might be achy and would yearn for some warmth. lol
special K 03-03-2008, 11:53 AM Pacific Grove is BEEEEEAUTIFUL, Strwbrries:yes:
I have secret fantasies of retiring in southern Austria (Innsbruck, maybe, near the Alps)....or Quebec, Canada...beautiful country, French culture. I WANT UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE:bgrin2:.
But, truth is, I couldn't be so far away from my sons and future grandkids...so, I'll probably hang out here, in beautiful southern Oregon until I retire...at 85:bgrin2: (When Jake retires)...
tinydancer 03-03-2008, 01:07 PM Hmmmm.....I would like to retire in the sancturary of the Asian elephants and call it a day.
I do not care about the politics, can live on rice, and pee in the bushes,
As long as I can wake up to their amazing faces everyday I'll be happy!
Blessings, TD
sheila4pd 03-03-2008, 01:14 PM Panama is the number 3 destination in the world for US retirees. If you need any info, pm me for my email. Advantages... retirees get discounts (by law) in medications, restaurant and other services and also by law, they get to bypass other non-retirees waiting in line in banks and fast food restaurants. :eek:
I can't wait to be 55!
Foreign retirees get even more advantages, like you can import duty free vehicles for personal use. No taxes on banking interests, or casino/lotto earnings, and special resident status.
Some US hospitals have branches here like John Hopkins, and Oshner Clinic. Health care is top of the line, and our infrastructure is better than Costa Rica. There is an very active and large American and Canadian community here. My bf and I belong to their association.
US currency is legal tender and many people speak English.
Downside.... Panama city is not a place where I would like to retire. I love the restaurants, malls, movies and stores but the traffic is horrid! I would rather retire in one of the several retiree-friendly communities in the countryside or beach. They are very clean, safe and have easy access. Right this week I am considering buying a mountain cabin for when I retire in a bit more than 5 years. It is a fixer upper but I am paying a very reasonable price.
special K 03-03-2008, 01:18 PM oo, ooooo, Sheila...I have a mountain house, and Panama sounds GREAT! Wanna switch when we turn 55????:D
RobsGirl 03-03-2008, 01:18 PM Even though it's expensive as all get out, Hawaii...it's just gorgeous over there...
sheila4pd 03-03-2008, 02:07 PM oo, ooooo, Sheila...I have a mountain house, and Panama sounds GREAT! Wanna switch when we turn 55????:D
Yes! Definitely! Except when it is snowing. :D
BellaLove 03-03-2008, 02:12 PM Buzios!! In Brazil!! It's absolutely gorgeous year round and super affordable. I have a good friend who retired there and tells me all the time that it was the best decision he ever made.
So for me, it's Brazil. :D Europe is a close runner-up...but a bit too expensive.
joelstrouble 03-03-2008, 03:15 PM Somewhere warmer than Norway :D
dmjoy 03-03-2008, 03:43 PM I think Sheila makes a good case for retiring in Panama. I don't see me being able to retire anytime soon. Maybe Sheila has a handsome Latino in Panama she could introduce me too? lol ;)
Somewhere warmer than Norway :D
You're not narrowing your options there then!
:p
greenpetunia 03-03-2008, 04:14 PM Southern Brazil definitely. My 2 cents about some of the south-american places you mentioned...
I live in Canada, so for those considering moving here beware of the snow and long hours of shoveling... my back gets hurt every winter.
Panama is really hot, but people are really fun. Costa Rica is for those who like a quiet place with accessible natural wonders.
So, I already spotted the area in Brazil where I want to live, real estate prices are low, standard of living acceptable, people are fun and civil, music is great, food too, everyone knows how to dance, and I'll learn how to surf somehow.
special K 03-03-2008, 07:07 PM Yes! Definitely! Except when it is snowing.
Sheila, it only snows where I live about 5 days a year...right when you want it to: around Christmas:bgrin2:
RebeccaSue 03-03-2008, 07:55 PM I love the idea of Brazil too...I definitely want that Universal Health Care and I think it's completely patriotic check out of this country while it hemorrhages itself on b.s. :)
LADave 03-04-2008, 12:17 AM I don't plan to retire; I hope to be working until the day I keel over.
But assuming that I do decide to retire, I'd stay right where I am--just not going to the office. Why on earth would I leave L.A.? :)
Bob's babydoll 03-04-2008, 12:22 AM somewhere nice and warm. By the ocean. :)
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