tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post730296281560822007..comments2023-10-23T09:41:22.599-04:00Comments on STONE SOUP MUSINGS: Can I get my social security converted into pesos?Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06875378679299157108noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-18935684199014233172007-08-22T18:52:00.000-04:002007-08-22T18:52:00.000-04:00Expat, I'd like to try some of the places you ment...Expat, I'd like to try some of the places you mentioned someday, but just to visit. I wouldn't want to leave my family to move that far away. Thanks for pointing them out though. It's good for us to learn we have options just in case. <BR/><BR/>Kvatch, that was my point too - genuine concern - and not just for seniors like I've mentioned here, but also for the uninsured, underpaid, etc...Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875378679299157108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-35628923196736496052007-08-21T02:19:00.000-04:002007-08-21T02:19:00.000-04:00However, if a person moves to Mexico because they ...<I>However, if a person moves to Mexico because they can't afford to maintain their same quality of life here, that's just wrong and we should be ashamed.</I><BR/><BR/>The context of this post is seniors, but as you pointed out a few posts back, the issue is one of genuine concern. As the United States begins to resemble a Corporate Kleptocracy more and more, the only option for those below the 95% income level is to leave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-79945114009976446022007-08-19T00:45:00.000-04:002007-08-19T00:45:00.000-04:00There are many inexpensive places that Americans c...There are many inexpensive places that Americans can retire outside of the US. I think because of family ties and just habit most won't even consider it but it is a good option. I encourage Americans to travel to some of these places before retirement age just to get a feel for it. Examples: there is a great US community on the crystal clear beaches of Cebu, Philippines where one can live in a lovely home, gated community, maid etc for less than 2k per month. Also Costa Rica is a popular spot. Mexico is near so family can still travel for visits. <BR/>I am eyeing Penang Island and also the east coast of Malaysia as possibilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-42178856034172170922007-08-18T12:52:00.000-04:002007-08-18T12:52:00.000-04:00Lew, the rich still need America. Did you notice ...Lew, the rich still need America. Did you notice that a US developer is helping to build condos in Mexico? It's always about the buck instead of working to improve conditions for people here.<BR/><BR/>Larry, I don't have a problem with people needing passports to travel to neighboring countries and vice-versa. I just wish the process was quicker than it is, and I wish the fees were adjusted for low income people.<BR/><BR/>CEW, I'm not advocating Mexico open their borders to our elderly. It's already happening. And I do agree that Mexico sounds a whole lot better than sunset years in a low budget, locked down, cinder block warehouse with canned food, but its a shame that the scenario you described even exists in our country. We should treat our elderly population better than that, regardless of their income.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06875378679299157108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-11351764585422661022007-08-18T07:45:00.000-04:002007-08-18T07:45:00.000-04:00Are you suggesting Mexico open up its borders to h...Are you suggesting Mexico open up its borders to hordes of elderly U.S. citizens? I wonder if they would complain about an elderly immigrant problem...In any case, golden years in Mexico sound a whole lot better than sunset years in a low budget, locked down, cinder block warehouse with canned food.CEWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906798074425615017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-25956464030704093802007-08-18T03:32:00.000-04:002007-08-18T03:32:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-24308215084898073932007-08-17T23:19:00.000-04:002007-08-17T23:19:00.000-04:00I also think this and the ability for seniors to g...I also think this and the ability for seniors to get cheaper prescription drugs, are the reason Bush has forced visitors to Mexico to need a passport!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283557503536810926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18370478.post-43955827807187990602007-08-17T21:32:00.000-04:002007-08-17T21:32:00.000-04:00That sounds like a deal. First we send them our jo...That sounds like a deal. First we send them our jobs, now we send them our retirees. Who needs America?Lew Scannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12788033661013005904noreply@blogger.com