Retiring - stay in USA or go to other country

[SixFoot]

@WuWei

They can be dealt with.

That’s what I meant. lol

[peek-a-boo]

Having lived in foreign countries with my father and when I was in the Air Force, I can’t conceive of living anywhere else but here in the great US of A.

Its all about family for me as well. My job took me to various parts of this great country, but we always knew we would move back to my wife’s home when I retired. We are now retired and have made that move.

[zantax]

@peek-a-boo

Having lived in foreign countries with my father and when I was in the Air Force, I can’t conceive of living anywhere else but here in the great US of A.

Its all about family for me as well. My job took me to various parts of this great country, but we always knew we would move back to my wife’s home when I retired. We are now retired and have made that move.

I could happily live in France or Italy. They actually feel freer than here to me. And I don’t really care if they are more socialist then we are, as they don’t have our constitution and if I was retired I wouldn’t get hit that hard with their higher tax rates. They aren’t as heavily policed as we are.

[SpacemanSpiff]

I’ve heard a lot of great things about Belize. The few people I know that have been there had nothing but good things to say.

[Tom_Ch]

@westaussie

What sort of climate do you like the best and are you multilingual?

No snow or cold weather. Being able to enjoy outdoor is important. That’s why most senior are in az or fl.

[Tom_Ch]

@Smyrna

The most motivational reason of where I’ll choose to locate is family. I want to watch those I love, mature into the people I hope them to be. I also want to share time with those that I’ve gone through my time of maturing with.

I’d love to have a drive that leaves the road and goes back a long way to my residence…where I own all the land in between. I love calling hoot owls and listening to the sounds of nature around me. I don’t like the noises of the city. I also have a lovely wife who wouldn’t like that so…I’m in a slight quandary there.

As far as weather goes, I can buy warm clothes or I can go naked? That isn’t that important to me. My lovely wife on the other hand says, the weather must be warm, most of the time. Again…that’s fine with me.

I’ve been to a number of places around the world and found many to be very nice but…I’m happy here in the US being with family and friends and don’t want to trade that in for something else. I wouldn’t mind though, spending a lot of time on a cruise ship just exploring the world, coming home again to pick up where I left off.

That’s not easy. I live in Chicago area. I told my kids to move away when they grow up. Cost of living is insane here. It’s not worth it. Maybe tx or nc would be better. Also My money would last twice as long outside USA. It sucks but that’s the truth.

[Tom_Ch]

@WuWei

Portugal, Costa Rica and Mexico are not in South America.

Ok. South of USA. How about that?

[WuWei]

@SpacemanSpiff

I’ve heard a lot of great things about Belize. The few people I know that have been there had nothing but good things to say.

Just remember, “been there” and “living there” are two entirely different things.

[WuWei]

@Tom_Ch

@WuWei

Portugal, Costa Rica and Mexico are not in South America.

Ok. South of USA. How about that?

Portugal isn’t. It’s in Europe.

[zantax]

@Tom_Ch

@Smyrna

The most motivational reason of where I’ll choose to locate is family. I want to watch those I love, mature into the people I hope them to be. I also want to share time with those that I’ve gone through my time of maturing with.

I’d love to have a drive that leaves the road and goes back a long way to my residence…where I own all the land in between. I love calling hoot owls and listening to the sounds of nature around me. I don’t like the noises of the city. I also have a lovely wife who wouldn’t like that so…I’m in a slight quandary there.

As far as weather goes, I can buy warm clothes or I can go naked? That isn’t that important to me. My lovely wife on the other hand says, the weather must be warm, most of the time. Again…that’s fine with me.

I’ve been to a number of places around the world and found many to be very nice but…I’m happy here in the US being with family and friends and don’t want to trade that in for something else. I wouldn’t mind though, spending a lot of time on a cruise ship just exploring the world, coming home again to pick up where I left off.

That’s not easy. I live in Chicago area. I told my kids to move away when they grow up. Cost of living is insane here. It’s not worth it. Maybe tx or nc would be better. Also My money would last twice as long outside USA. It sucks but that’s the truth.

You want to watch out retiring to tropical type countries, a whole lot of diseases we aren’t accustomed to and no, there aren’t vaccines for all of them.

[biggestal99]

@WuWei

Just remember, “been there” and “living there” are two entirely different things.

Been to lots of places. I’d take anywhere in the United States (yes even Alaska) over them.

USA! USA!

Allan

[zantax]

@biggestal99

@WuWei

Just remember, “been there” and “living there” are two entirely different things.

Been to lots of places. I’d take anywhere in the United States (yes even Alaska) over them.

USA! USA!

Allan

Why “even” Alaska? Gorgeous state.

[biggestal99]

@zantax

Why “even” Alaska? Gorgeous state

Cold…ouch…and I’d still take over a foreign country.

Allan

[zantax]

@biggestal99

@zantax

Why “even” Alaska? Gorgeous state

Cold…ouch…and I’d still take over a foreign country.

Allan

Not much colder then the northeast corridor really if you live near the coast like most of them do, ocean keeps it warm. Interior is a different story. Side note, I am not an Alaskan resident, just like to go up there and steal their fish sometimes.

[Smyrna]

@Tom_Ch

That’s not easy. I live in Chicago area. I told my kids to move away when they grow up. Cost of living is insane here. It’s not worth it. Maybe tx or nc would be better. Also My money would last twice as long outside USA. It sucks but that’s the truth.

Then when your children take your advice and move away, look to see which ones provide you the most grandchildren and I’d consider moving there? You’ll come to find at that time, that this motivation is greater then, than what you’re perceiving today.

[Tom_Ch]

@Smyrna

@Tom_Ch

That’s not easy. I live in Chicago area. I told my kids to move away when they grow up. Cost of living is insane here. It’s not worth it. Maybe tx or nc would be better. Also My money would last twice as long outside USA. It sucks but that’s the truth.

Then when your children take your advice and move away, look to see which ones provide you the most grandchildren and I’d consider moving there? You’ll come to find at that time, that this motivation is greater then, than what you’re perceiving today.

It depends. Do you want to be near your grand kids or adult kids to see them everyday? Maybe. Or I can come visit a few times a year. And let me live my golden years where I want.

[WuWei]

I highly suggest you don’t try to live in Central or South America.

[Smyrna]

@Tom_Ch

It depends. Do you want to be near your grand kids or adult kids to see them everyday? Maybe. Or I can come visit a few times a year. And let me live my golden years where I want.

In time, what I’ve suggested and you’re suggesting may become one and the same. I think you’ll find that things that seem important today, become less important tomorrow and visa versa. Either way, I wish you well and hope you find that happiness you’ve earned after paying your dues in the workplace.

[SixFoot]

@Smyrna

I think you’ll find that things that seem important today, become less important tomorrow and visa versa.

Big time.

[Tom_Ch]

@Smyrna

@Tom_Ch

It depends. Do you want to be near your grand kids or adult kids to see them everyday? Maybe. Or I can come visit a few times a year. And let me live my golden years where I want.

In time, what I’ve suggested and you’re suggesting may become one and the same. I think you’ll find that things that seem important today, become less important tomorrow and visa versa. Either way, I wish you well and hope you find that happiness you’ve earned after paying your dues in the workplace.

Good point though. Thanks!