2020; the year America finally saw itself in the mirror and said, "wow man, you look like shit."50 here. I prefer codger to old fart tho. Grew my first plant in 8th grade. Took a few years off for a military career, then went strip back to growing. Its been a ride, 2020 feel like a finale to anyone e else???
My wife and I had a good amount saved up and a illness wiped it out. Our retirement is basically set back to what we had in our early 30's.
This is the desired result from the point of view of those who set up the system.
Now they have reverse mortgages so they can get your house too so you can't pass anything or any slight wealth you may have accumulated or saved to your kids and grandkids. The money changers get your house now. Kids zero. I'm still waiting for my bank draining illness. USA, USA, USA.
Oh, they've been doing that for a long time; you have to be destitute to qualify for Medicaid, so your illness would have already given them the excuse to steal your home, your assets, etc, etc.
Look into international retirement. There's plenty of countries where you can live the life you want on modest savings or a modest pension. Costa Rica will issue a Pensionado Visa if you have a reasonable pension or savings. Quality socialized medicine. If you have a little expendable income, you can even afford a housekeer. Central and South America? Check. South Asia? Check. You like it a little cooler? Parts of Eastern Europe? Check. Parts of Africa? Check. If you've never had the opportunity to live amongst an expat community, you may be pleasantly surprised. You don't have to settle for a country that doesn't love you back.
Thanks. I do like Thailand, Vietnam was nice. Im pretty well traveled, 50+ countries. I like it here at home tho. Might be fun to head over there for a year or two tho.
2020's been a great year so far to be honest for me and my family. Did miss out on a family cruise for my 50th due to Covid but apart from that its been pretty awesome.
50 this month, curious, I feel like a young man, until I get up to walk. A few minutes on my feet, I feel like young man again.Just curious.. Started in the 70's. Then stopped until I had severe pain issues. More tricks now and more stuff to fuck ya up.Great hobby.
If you're over 55 Cambodia will issue a 1 year retirement VISA for $300, and living is cheap ........ but the quality of weed ($10/bag) is fairly low.
Thailand ain't so great at the moment, the government is anti-white folk, they want you to keep $25,000 in a Thai bank if you want to stay long term.
Special 'easy' VISA for US vets in Philippines, and a Veterans hospital as well.
This sounds like the life for me! I was in Saigon in 1971, as a five year old they didn't ask me to carry an M-16 lol I absolutely loved it and it's on my bucket list to go back.
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