The economic outlook is likely to look decidedly poor for another 4-5 years. Retirees will be wondering what the implications will be for their savings. Global central banks have truly lead savers, investors and taxpayers up a creek without a paddle. Retirees are particularly vulnerable, so they will be wondering what to do. Like all issues in life – challenges are managed, not avoided. I have several options for ‘financially-decimated investors’:
1. Moving to New Zealand
2. Moving to the Philippines
These are both very attractive places to live, but for very different reasons. New Zealand has a great climate, a low cost of living for savers, a VERY LOW currency so your EUR, USD, YEN savings will convert nicely into a nice cash pool here. Fishing, mountaineers and outdoor fanatics will be particularly attracted to NZ. The country also has some compelling tax advantages on property. If you are interested in living and buying property in NZ, consider our NZ Property Report.
The Philippines is appealing for different reasons. For Westerners it is a more exotic place, also with a cheap cost of living. But as always it depends on how and where you live. The appeal for many ‘old buggers’ is the opportunity for a second fling before they die. Who can blame them. Many Filipino women are so hot! I can understand the appeal of these girls even if the relationship is frivolous. Its easy to condemn such relationships, but there is always the opportunity to have an intellectual relationship with your mates. And the relaxed lifestyle of either place appeals. NZ does have the more appealing natural environment, but some might find it too cold. But maybe if your savings are adequate you don’t have to decide. Maybe you can afford to live in both places 6 months a year. Why not spend summer in NZ and the Philippines alternately. Otherwise you might like the cool mountain areas of the Philippines. There is something for everyone, so you don’t need to condemn yourself to a boring life in the West because the government misguided you through the last economic cycle. A few $1 beers in the Philippines or a mountain walk in NZ, and I dare say that those concerns will just disappear. For more information on living and buying property in the Philippines, refer to our Philippines Property Report.
Both countries have good health care and shopping facilities. You can buy an appealing apartment in Manila or a house in New Zealand for as little as $US40,000. If you are interested in these two countries, consider some of our investment reports to avail of our free offer.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com
1. Moving to New Zealand
2. Moving to the Philippines
These are both very attractive places to live, but for very different reasons. New Zealand has a great climate, a low cost of living for savers, a VERY LOW currency so your EUR, USD, YEN savings will convert nicely into a nice cash pool here. Fishing, mountaineers and outdoor fanatics will be particularly attracted to NZ. The country also has some compelling tax advantages on property. If you are interested in living and buying property in NZ, consider our NZ Property Report.
The Philippines is appealing for different reasons. For Westerners it is a more exotic place, also with a cheap cost of living. But as always it depends on how and where you live. The appeal for many ‘old buggers’ is the opportunity for a second fling before they die. Who can blame them. Many Filipino women are so hot! I can understand the appeal of these girls even if the relationship is frivolous. Its easy to condemn such relationships, but there is always the opportunity to have an intellectual relationship with your mates. And the relaxed lifestyle of either place appeals. NZ does have the more appealing natural environment, but some might find it too cold. But maybe if your savings are adequate you don’t have to decide. Maybe you can afford to live in both places 6 months a year. Why not spend summer in NZ and the Philippines alternately. Otherwise you might like the cool mountain areas of the Philippines. There is something for everyone, so you don’t need to condemn yourself to a boring life in the West because the government misguided you through the last economic cycle. A few $1 beers in the Philippines or a mountain walk in NZ, and I dare say that those concerns will just disappear. For more information on living and buying property in the Philippines, refer to our Philippines Property Report.
Both countries have good health care and shopping facilities. You can buy an appealing apartment in Manila or a house in New Zealand for as little as $US40,000. If you are interested in these two countries, consider some of our investment reports to avail of our free offer.
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Andrew Sheldon www.sheldonthinks.com
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