Americans are leaving in record numbers.
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You can save a lot of money in retirement by moving to another country with a lower cost of living. And medical costs are often a big component.
Source? (beat me to it Indy)
If that's a set-up line, many opportunistic, wry political jokes can be made.
I'll go first.
The immigrants are so scared, the ones with the ware-with-all fled.
They'll be the fertilizer of other societies as the hoards from Europe enriched US.
I lived in a neighborhood in Brooklyn which had its share of retirees.
Spain was an oft quoted relocation spot.
Mods, do your thing.
If that's a set-up line, many opportunistic, wry political jokes can be made.
I'll go first.
The immigrants are so scared, the ones with the ware-with-all fled.
They'll be the fertilizer of other societies as the hoards from Europe enriched US.
I lived in a neighborhood in Brooklyn which had its share of retirees.
Spain was an oft quoted relocation spot.
Mods, do your thing.
There are massive communities in Mexico, Costa Rica, and other desirable locations in Latin America that are all US Expats. Its a thing. Whether enough to swing the needle not sure.
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Randomly I see some of these Americans every day. They are very easy to spot. Their waist is significantly larger than their shoulders, and they have a younger woman with long hair by their side. If you are "one or two" in America, you instantly become a "ten" in other parts of the world. These American men often marry the local nationals of the country they are visiting. The challenges to bring their younger bride to the US are often significant and not easily accomplished even after years, because of an unfocused effort.
I've never understood why any retiree would consider moving abroad assuming they have kids and grandkids in the US. You'd rather waste away on a beach instead of enjoy the riches of spending time with those you love? I'm not opposed to vacations, even extended vacations, but permanent relocation? No thanks.
No different than living on opposite sides of the country. Many families are scattered anyway. Mine is.
The pull to become an Expat is enticing for some people. You could move Thailand or some other country in the area and live like a king saving enough money to bring your kids over a couple times a year and still be ahead. A root canal in Thailand averages $400 to $1,000 in the USA could be $4,500. I wont do it but I can see why they do
GON
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Compared to 100 years ago, every American lives like a king.
Don't believe the news. We Americans, all of us, live extremely well when compared to just 100 years ago.
Have at it I say. More room for the rest of us…
GON
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Thanks for posting the article. It helps connect some dots.
BLUF- America has always had people depart for another country. The biggest departure are always immigrants who came to America, made their small or large fortune, and return to their native nation. Reportedly there is not a significant upward trend in native Americans departing the US to live abroad.
What has happened is America is severely restricting immigration. Screening of applicants is no longer reportedly a rubber stamp or a cash under the table to a local national at a US consulate. Screening for things like medical conditions, financial posture, criminal history are reportedly actually being performed to standard. This is causing a large backup of applications to immigrate to the US.
Now you know the rest of the story.
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I don't want to move this post in the wrong direction, but I think it's pathetic if you bail just because things got a "bit rough" for a bit.
Here is the source (WSJ via MSN)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/americans-are-leaving-the-us-in-record-numbers/ar-AA1X5a4f
Here is the source (WSJ via MSN)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/americans-are-leaving-the-us-in-record-numbers/ar-AA1X5a4f
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Yes sir....the less the merrier.....
Maybe Pablo will get the hint...
I have a close relative that lives in Thailand. He's been there for ~14 years. His rent is cheap and he has serial Thai female companions. Lives close to a well known resort beach. He knows what is happening here and likes it better there.
To each his own.
To each his own.
I heard they even have internet now there in Shangri-La. You will be connected.It has been a wonderful, entertaining and enlightening ~23 years on BITOG, but I must bid you all adieu for the time being. I will be relocating to somewhere that probably has minimal and unreliable connectivity and unsure of my return date.
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W&W, now known as "a 10 somewhere"
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My question about foreign medicine, unless we are talking about Germany, France, and other wealthy EU countries, is what kind of quality will you get in Thailand or anywhere else?
Do they have all the MRI machines and advanced testing like in the US? I can get an MRI at the drop of a dime, PRP, stem cells, see a plethora of specialists, with little delay in many cases. There is medical discrimination in some countries in therm of the elderly not being worth taking care of, I'm sure having $$$ changes that, but the possibility is still there.
What is the food quality and sanitation like? Can I trust the water coming out of the faucet and that the meat and fish won't be infested with worms?
I am pretty sure very few, if none of these "ex-pats" rescinded their citizenship. US Citizenship is highly sought, pretty much the golden ticket and an opportunity to achieve almost anything in life if you put your mind to it. No wonder hoards of people will cross the Darien Gap and traverse deserts to get here or buy that Golden Visa from T for $5MM.
I know a few people that have pensions and SS and moved to Europe, they are rather healthy and live the dream with nice views, but they have come back to the US for medical care and family events.
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