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I Want To Retire In Costa Rica
vanity | 11-9-2012 | kjam22

Posted on 11/09/2012 6:00:52 PM PST by kjam22

Anyone know anything about retiring in Costa Rica?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Travel
KEYWORDS: costarica; expat; relocate; retire; retirement
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To: JRandomFreeper

Thanks, I think I have it figured out now.


121 posted on 11/09/2012 8:09:06 PM PST by yarddog (One shot one miss.)
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To: driftdiver
You really are a simple minded person sometimes ya know it.

Literal, anyway. Thanks.

And a great night and good weekend to you.

If you served in our armed services, thank you for that service. Happy Veterans Day.

/johnny

122 posted on 11/09/2012 8:10:53 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: yarddog
I was slow... Sorry.

The cool part is even old yarddogs can learn new tricks.

Rock on.

/johnny

123 posted on 11/09/2012 8:13:17 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: yarddog

Test


124 posted on 11/09/2012 8:27:44 PM PST by Orange1998 (Please DO NOT PRESS CTRL W)
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To: kjam22
So instead of Obama taking every thing away from you here you are content to let a foreign country confiscate all your treasure down there. Okay, your choice. My daughter was wanting to move there for years so finally went down there to see for herself. We have two different friends down there or at least WERE down there and both are back in the US now. Rain, bugs, not friendly, cheaper, yes if that is all you care about.
125 posted on 11/09/2012 8:27:48 PM PST by fish hawk
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To: dfwgator
Way to take all the air out of a good Bob Seger reference.

I know who Bob Seger is, but I'm not all that familiar with his music and didn't catch the reference at first. However, I like Seger Ellis.

126 posted on 11/09/2012 8:34:05 PM PST by Fiji Hill (Deo Vindice!)
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To: yarddog
My Mother’s family came from Colonsay and Oronsay in the Inner Hebrides.

I noticed in their last issue of their newsletter, that Colonsay Gaelic is dying out and they want to conserve it.

Back in the mid-1980's, a musician who had just returned from the Hebrides said that although the islands have a rich musical heritage, the young people there were forsaking it for the music of Michael Jackson, and it broke his heart. Here's hoping that the generation that has grown up since those days is rediscovering it.

127 posted on 11/09/2012 8:42:47 PM PST by Fiji Hill (Deo Vindice!)
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To: JRandomFreeper

I live comfortably (for certain values of comfort) here in Texas for about $500 a month.

_____________________

living in a cave with rattlesnakes doesnt count.


129 posted on 11/09/2012 8:55:46 PM PST by Chickensoup
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To: Chickensoup
Not a cave. Regular frame house.

Rattlesnakes dare not slither around here. I have recipes. My Cambodian side of the family likes snake. In a bowl.....

/johnny

130 posted on 11/09/2012 8:59:49 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

“This begs the question.. Anyone think the Socialists will hijack IRA’s in the next four years?”

Interesting that you mention that.

I just had lunch today with a friend, and I gave him my take on how the left will go after IRA’s and 401k’s.

It would just be too blatant for the ‘rats to outright nationalize retirement accounts (wasn’t this or something very similar just done down Argentina’ way?).

No, they’re going to let you “keep” your retirement accounts.
With a few minor “modifications”, of course.

I predict the ‘rats are going to do the following:

1. An “assets tax” on retirement wealth. The rationale will be that the government is hamstrung from dealing with the debt problems we face because the revenue it would otherwise raise on income has been “sheltered” in retirement accounts. Thus, the government will impose a small “assets tax” of, say, 3 to 4% annually on all funds held within 401k and IRA accounts. Individuals will be required to file and pay based on 1099’s submitted by banks and financial institutions, the same as is done now with such things as interest and dividends. The tax will be low — for now. This will not preclude the tax you pay when you withdraw from your account, which will be considered “income” (as it is under current law). So why not just withdraw it all?

2. To “prevent sudden financial upheavals”, the government will impose a yearly limit on individual withdrawals from 401k’s and IRA accounts. Let’s say they limit you to $10k-15k annually. This will ensure that there remains a large cache of savings to guarantee that the “assets tax” (see above) will continue to produce.

I should be working for the dems, hehe.
But you begged to be answered, so I did.

You can’t beat your enemy unless you can think “like him” first, and then OUTthink him.


131 posted on 11/09/2012 9:30:19 PM PST by Road Glide
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To: yarddog

..............My Mother’s family came from Colonsay and Oronsay in the Inner Hebrides...............

I believe that my surname, Spence, came from the other northern islands of Scotland, the Shetlands..

Had never considered retiring there - I must check that out!!

Thanks


132 posted on 11/09/2012 10:26:40 PM PST by Noob1999 (Loose Lips, Sink Ships)
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To: yarddog
They say the Western Islands of Scotland are by far the best people in Great Britain.

Language of the Gaels

133 posted on 11/10/2012 2:27:25 AM PST by Jack Black ( Whatever is left of American patriotism is now identical with counter-revolution.)
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To: Orange1998

When in Alpine, eat at the Cowboy Grill west of town. Great food.


134 posted on 11/10/2012 5:08:07 AM PST by driftless2
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To: kjam22

Go down fighting. Surrender and submit, never. Walk by faith in God no in fear of man. Fantasy island is for DONKEYS.


135 posted on 11/10/2012 5:20:31 AM PST by Broker (Another sojourner)
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To: Orange1998

Believe it or not, he didn’t have a smile on his face. He found the place disgusting. He suggests Panama. Says to stay north of the canal. They are prosperous and the terrain is lovely.


136 posted on 11/10/2012 5:37:14 AM PST by stilloftyhenight
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To: tsowellfan

Thats funny. But that was filmed off of Lima so whoever did that video was determined and resourceful!


137 posted on 11/10/2012 5:47:05 AM PST by corkoman (Release the Palin!)
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To: driftless2

Recently in Alpine and had dinner at the excellent Reata. I always stop by the Reata but next time I will look up Cowboy Grill around June. Thanks!


138 posted on 11/10/2012 7:38:27 AM PST by Orange1998 (Please DO NOT PRESS CTRL W)
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To: kjam22

Here is how indigents in the Philippines get aid:

NEED OUR HELP?

If you fall any of the following categories, please do not hesitate to call us at 892-5198 or 892-2510:

Beneficiaries:
AAP primarily deals with American citizens and persons of American lineage legally present in the Philippines who are in severe economic situation. They are the following:

American Citizens
American travelers in genuine need i.e. temporary lodging/food, repatriation
Senior citizens
Medical cases
Prisoners

Others
Dependents of American Citizens
Legal Children of an American Citizen
Legal Wife of an American Citizen
Illegitimate children of an American Citizen
Age Group:
There is no age (entry age) requirement as long as the client falls under AAP’s programs and services and has establish need for assistance.

When reporting to AAP, Please do not forget to bring the following documents which apply to you.:

Consular Report of Birth Abroad

Passport

Marriage Contract

Medical Record

Identification Card with Photo

Photos with the American Father

Letters of the Parents

Barangay Certificate of Indigency

http://www.americanassociationphilippines.org/needhelp.htm


139 posted on 11/10/2012 8:30:50 AM PST by Broker (Another sojourner)
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To: kjam22
Here's some info about Moving To Costa Rica

Includes very informative videos at bottom of the article

Living In Costa Rica

140 posted on 11/14/2012 2:06:28 PM PST by tsowellfan (Allen West for Speaker!)
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