When it comes to hedging against dollar debasement, few things have performed better than gold. Holding some physical gold might just qualify as the very definition of “preparing for the worst.” But even though the historical case for gold is strong, the raw supply/demand case for platinum and palladium might be even stronger.
Costa Rica is one country that may truly have it all: A year-round tropical climate, modern cities, Caribbean beaches, Pacific coastline, rainforests, lush valleys, and majestic mountains. With its slower pace of living, warm, welcoming climate, healthy, fresh foods and reputation as one of the “greenest, cleanest” countries in the world with little pollution…it’s no wonder Costa Ricans are considered the “happiest people on the planet.”
It’s called the “Old World” for a reason, and despite two world wars and decades of development, history is evident in the architecture of Europe. You can stroll cobbled streets where lords and ladies once rushed to galas, climb castle steps in the footsteps of armored knights, and explore villages preserved for 500 years or more.
2014 Ultimate Retire Overseas Package Puerto Vallarta, Mexico There's no more efficient way to get from where you are today… to taking smart advantage (quickly) of the best opportunities overseas right now than listening in to our 2014 Ultimate Retire Overseas Package. With this package you’ll get hands-on details and input you need to target the country that makes the most sense for you.
In the Blueprint for Your New Life in Mexico, we show you how you can settle in to a better, more comfortable life in this convenient and affordable destination and do it seamlessly, enjoyably, confidently…
In this months Incomes Abroad you'll meet the LA filmmaker who switched career to live in Italy. Arlene Gibbs was an all-work, no-play woman in America but now meets up with friends for coffee, dinner, or Prosecco in the piazza…at a few hours’ notice. Plus, read about Les and Jane Olsen who began teaching overseas in their 40s and have lived in five different countries. This and lots more in your June issue of Incomes Abroad.
Inside this Issue…Retire on Board a Boat, No Experience Required; Ecuador’s Most Popular Beach Town from $60,000; Puerto Rico’s New Tax Advantages; Part-Time Farming in Panama’s Highlands; The Bewitching Joys of Paris on a Budget…and Much More.
Imagine your own floating home, one that takes you from port to port as you island-hop the Caribbean or delve into the history and culture of the Mediterranean… A yachting retirement is surprisingly affordable and for an increasing number of adventuresome folks it’s more than just an idle dream. In fact, in the right places it often costs a lot less than “traditional” retirement back home.
Many emerging markets are actually in much better physical shape than the United States. So for instance, while people think of countries like Indonesia as being highly risky from a fiscal standpoint, Indonesia is actually on much sounder financial footing than the U.S.
Costa Rica is one country that may truly have it all: A year-round tropical climate, modern cities, Caribbean beaches, Pacific coastline, rainforests, lush valleys, and majestic mountains. With its slower pace of living, warm, welcoming climate, healthy, fresh foods and reputation as one of the “greenest, cleanest” countries in the world with little pollution…it’s no wonder Costa Ricans are considered the “happiest people on the planet.”