have you ever been to mexico???Time is relative. Twenty years to a man serving life in prison really drags out slowly. One year to a mid 30's yuppie on Wall Street flys by. And, wile it is true that time flys faster as you age, to a retired person, time is pretty slow if there is nothing to occupy that time.
As to your idea to retire in Mexico? I won't even vist there anymore. Too much risk that mayhem or victimization of some sort might be at hand.
“27ways” sets off the hounds as an “Attack Site”
I live in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Its really Mexico. Believe me....
Could save on travel expenses anyway....and if you escape everyone speaks english.
I know you said mexico but I would suggest Costa Rica, - its a real country with real people and excellent amenities. I understand from a friend at the american embassy there that they estimate 70K american retirees living there currently.
I loved it there and keep trying to talk my wife into retiring (for the third time) there.
I have heard about ex-pats that have resettled to the Baja area and seem to be doing OK.
Retire in Mexico. Right.
Look up the word “BANDITO”.
Mexico stinks ,, retire to the Philippines ... they like Americans ,, they speak English ... the food is far better than Mexico ,, the people are friendly ...
I have 4 duplexes in a nice southern city , 2/2 and built 18 months ago ,, I’ll rent you one for $200 a month and throw in satellite TV with the deluxe package. $500/month in spending money has you living very well with servants.
Don’t retire, when you are 82 you will look back on the last 30 years and wonder why you wasted all that time in pursuit of leisure. Stay employed, create wealth and use the life you have left to be productive.
I have heard good things about Guatemala and Uruguay.
You can even own arms and have concealed carry in Guatemala.
You can Own property in both, unlike Mexico.
Both country’s are free democracy’s, however there staying that way is largely contingent on what happens to the USA.
I note the situation in Honduras.
have you ever been to mexico???My wife’s cousin retired at age 40. He’s now 65 and is half out of his mind with boredom. He’s travelled everywhere, done everything and now occupies his days by doing research on his family tree. He’s been at it for 7-8 years. Must be going back to cavemen or he’s just reeeaaly slooww. He is, without a doubt, one of the more boring people I’ve ever met.
Maybe it’s because I’m getting old and grumpy but there are somethings I don’t understand.
People are screaming about the illegals coming across from Mexico and want a fence or better security. These same people love Cinco de Mayo, mexican food, vacationing in Mexico and even living there.
There are many other better places, safer places to move to if you have to leave the US.
People can say all the negative things they want to about Mexico but my sister has a home in San Miguel de Allende and I would move there in a heartbeat if circumstances in my life were different. There are MANY people from all around the world that have moved to Mexico....and love it. I have many friends in Mexico. The Mexican people are so friendly and helpful. Of course there is crime there. So in America. Of course there are drugs there. Look at our country. There are many books you can buy on retiring or moving to Mexico and all have great advice. Retired military folks moved there years ago when it was inexpensive. I was shocked my first time back to Mexico a few years ago. There is every conveniance that we have now. So, if you are thinking about it...go for it. Find the areas that have attracted Americans and go down for a visit. Our country is not the same any more. It has changed because of this socialistic swing.
there are serious problems with keeping a bank account in Mexico, the banks are untrustworthy. also other things like getting packages from the US (I ordered something from a Land’s End catalogue and the trouble I had getting it through customs was incredible) plus bad infrastructure in Mexico, roads etc., the constant need to bribe people, cops stopping you just for a bribe...hard to handle.
Don’t retire to do nothing, retire to do something you love.
If you can figure a way to get paid doing something you love then no need to retire, you’re already there. But if you need to retire to do it, then by all means, the sooner the better.
Philippines is a good choice. English speaking, a thousand islands means plenty to do if you like the ocean. Christian culture. Decent people.
I love latin america, I’m comfortable in the language and with the people. But a lot of these countries have “issues”. If you’re OK with that, then by all means. You might check out Panama. Uruguay. I love Mexico but its got problems right now. Anyone living there right now might like to comment on what they are seeing. Ecuador is a lovely country but with Correa at the helm I’m not sure how things are now. But its gorgeous.
You might consider staying in the US; just moving into a smaller town in an area you like. Gulf coast if you like the ocean, or small town rockies if thats your preference. Buy a little RV park and there you are.
How’s life in Panama?
Fortunately I was entitled to a pension from my ex-employer after 35 years of dedicated service.
What am I doing now? After spending 2007 looking for a job, I decided to collect my pension from same employer even tho it was reduced.
So, I have been playing softball 4 days a week since the end of last March and now have progressed to volleyball on the days when the weather prohibits us from playing softball.......
As for Honduras, well, that was a dream that fell thru. In retrospect, they don't have much in the way of senior softball or volleyball down there............
If and when I get too decrepit to enjoy the sports I do, then I'll reconsider the caribbean to spend my remaining days on this earth..........