Then it happened....a friend referred me to a financial planner who specialized in working with those new to the investing world.  This is where my knowledge of... Read More
Posted by: moneythoughts on 2008-07-17 21:24:33
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I just couldn't even imagine trying to retire in the United States at this point.  I am so fed up with the government, high cost of living, price of gas and so many other things that in 2... Read More
Posted by: MM1 on 2008-06-24 10:31:24
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Like many other boomers I am trying to figure out where to go when I finish up with work in the next few years.  I am a little tired of the United States, Canada's too cold, and Europe is way... Read More
Posted by: Johntheman on 2008-06-19 19:54:13
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I am nearing the point of retirement and thinking about where to go.  I want a place that is comfortable, warm and safe.  I have heard about Central America, which is nice because it... Read More
Posted by: MikeyBoha on 2008-06-16 09:51:29
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Social Security IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT! KEEP IT GOING!!!!   2008 Election Issue!! GET A BILL STARTED TO PLACE ALL POLITICIANS ON SOCIAL... Read More
Posted by: Whiz on 2008-02-17 18:49:17
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The Navy found they had too many officers and decided to offer an early retirement bonus. They promised any officer who volunteered for retirement a bonus of $1,000 for every inch measured in a... Read More
Posted by: Wayne on 2008-01-25 07:33:07
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Myself included!! I'm hoping to go to sleep soon. I was tired earlier, took a nap, and wasn't able to quickly go back to sleep. I finally talked to Ericka, it's been over a week, and told her... Read More
Posted by: sasmith on 2008-01-03 00:30:01
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Mexico! Just remembering your first trip across the border to Tijuana, Mexicali, Nogales, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa, Matamoros or any other border town probably conjures up thoughts of poverty.... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-27 08:53:38
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Before deciding whether or not we want to retire to Margaritaville, we must ask, where in the world is Margaritaville? Where exactly was Jimmy Buffett when he got wasted away, searchin’ for... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-27 08:47:59
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Quaint, as defined by Webster and others, means unusual or old fashioned in a pleasing way, with a charming old fashioned quality, or oddly picturesque. Some will say that Puerto Vallarta is... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-26 10:38:21
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Picture this; it’s a 75*F day in November, the sky is blue, and you’re with your best fishing buddy, 20 miles out in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in the... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-26 10:31:59
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It's probably safe to say, that when asked which fruit is the most popular fruit in the world, the majority of Americans and Canadians would respond with apples or bananas. That response would be... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-26 10:28:39
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Ten years ago, the fear of needing emergency medical or dental care while south of the border ranked close to the fear of running out of gas while crossing the railroad tracks; both had you calling... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-26 10:25:48
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By: Jim Scherrer                  Dec. 25, 2007 During the past 15 years, International Living magazine... Read More
Posted by: JimScherrer on 2007-12-25 11:23:01
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May Cravath Wharton, M.D. (1873-1959), Founder of Uplands Retirement Village, Pleasant Hill, Tennessee, USA By Franklin Parker & Betty J. Parker, bfparker@frontiernet.net... Read More
Posted by: bandfparker on 2007-09-08 09:50:59
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It is imperative that everyone follows the advice in all posts thus far to ensure that they survive financially and are able to support their family should the worst happen. The advice so far is... Read More
Posted by: financialplanning on 2007-08-24 07:54:56
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