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Early Retirement in Southeast Asia...
... with beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, islands, nice weather, friendly people, great food, low prices; all a part of expat life in South East Asia. The very best places to retire now are overseas or abroad; 'retiring young' you can live a far more relaxed, happier life on less!
'Retiring' can have different meanings or implications. For some of us it's taking back control of our lives and reducing or even eliminating obligations to others (employers, governments, family); these are often more for their benefit than our own. If you feel you've contributed enough already, then retirement should mean being able to focus more on yourself and your needs. Wouldn't you like to retire young and healthy enough to be able to enjoy the things that you still want to do? You will need a certain amount of 'control' of your life to do that. "Fiscal fitness" is essential.
Retire-Asia is a site
not only about retirement in exotic tropical locations,
but also ways of increasing the important issue of income that usually
goes with retirement, no matter which country you live or retire in.
Retirement abroad in a year-round warm climate with lower cost of living sounds attractive, doesn't it? An early, cheaper, more comfortable retirement – and not just 'survival' – can be yours, even with limited resources or low income, if you live part or full time in Southeast Asia. Thailand and the Philippines are not only exotic countries, they're ideal for long holidays as well as foreign retirement.
Surround yourself with the culture, traditions and charm of friendly, welcoming people. If you need to, you can earn extra income anywhere now with online business, stocks or forex trading and more, by computer or even mobile phone.
The best places to retire early, retire young, middle-aged or senior, single or with a partner, are in the tropics of Southeast Asia. Get out of the rat race, save money or earn more money. Do both! Enjoy a new lifestyle. We'll help you find the best places for overseas retirement. Finally find your personal freedom by
Retiring in South East Asia!
In tropical SE Asia, today is – and the first day of the rest of your life wherever you live or might like to go. If you made a promise to make 2008 your best year ever, how are you doing so far?
Are you satisfied with the way things are? Perhaps you are unhappy or just bored with your present existence that you call 'life'? Are you suffering from the loss of a long-time partner? Life for middle-aged or senior singles often isn't much fun. Even if you're young it's so easy to fall into a financial trap, with all the worry, stress and increasing pressure of trying to keep up with payments of every description. But to improve your circumstances, you probably need to change the way you think.
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Are you making enough money for the things you need or want right now, let alone enough for the future? Are you in danger of losing your home in the 'credit crunch'? Are you working two jobs or overtime to pay all those bills and taxes? Have you 'maxed out' your credit cards, paying higher interest rates and effectively increasing your debt? US readers can learn how to consolidate debt, get advice on the ins and outs of reverse mortgages, debt negotiation and much more at Financial Web.
How about the climate? Whether or not it's global warming or natural climate change, much of North America and Europe suffer unpleasantly long, cold, miserable winters. Southeast Asia has mostly no 'winter' at all except a few cool evenings and crisp early mornings around the end of the year in much of the region (nights can be cold in elevated areas). Living in SE Asia you stay warm and never pay for home heating! Are you enduring yet another cold winter? Get some hints for living comfortably in the Tropics and compare the temperature and current weather in SE Asian cities with London, New York and San Francisco!
What about your financial future? Are your plans really 'on track'? Will your pension or retirement plan provide enough? What has become known as "fiscal fitness" is of concern to all. Will you have to sell your house to survive, or will it be taken from you? If you start planning now, you will have more options. Beginning a new life in Southeast Asia is only one of them, but it would allow you to experience a lifestyle that most people only dream about at far lower cost than where you live now. In SE Asia, many expat retirees are already doing this. You could join them.
In
March gold went well over US$1,000 per ounce for the first time.
Gold is
seen by many as one of the safest
investments you can make for short, medium or long term, and should
form up to 10% of an investment portfolio. The gold price has been
rising for the past 20 years.
In 2007 alone it was up by $240, a 40% gain. On our
Bullion
page you can learn how to
own gold bullion,
buy and sell gold, view live
price charts and also get a
free 15 page report.
Your dollar, pound, euro or gold buys much more in Asia! Cheap places to live, cheap food and drink means you can retire on less money or retire young enough to fully enjoy life. Depending on where you choose to live, your existing resources and foreign income (including internet income) can buy more – from 5 to 10 times the value of similar items and services in the USA, Canada or Europe. Property purchase, lease or rental, food, drink, domestic services such as cooking, housekeeping and high quality medical care in several countries of SE Asia can be incredibly cheap compared to what you're used to.
Let's not forget eating out and entertainment – especially if you are single! In quantity, quality and variety, South East Asia has it all, and it's just waiting for you to come and enjoy!
So
many great places to live, work and retire in SE Asia!
The
best places to retire or live for part of the year is a matter of
personal choice, and these are many and varied. There should be somewhere to
suit everyone, whatever their financial situation or preferences. For many
the best places in SE Asia are the Philippines and Thailand; others like
Malaysia, Indonesia (including Bali), Singapore,
Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.
They're all different, but they're all part of South East Asia.
In most of these places you can find safe communities with friendly people and a much lower cost of living, yet with the most if not all of the necessities and comforts of home. With discount airlines it's now possible to travel cheaply between these countries and beyond to India and the Middle East, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
What about Asian food? Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian dishes (as well as 'fusion' cuisine) are probably among your favourites already. There are so many different eating experiences available all over Asia and they're better than at your local Asian food restaurants. Living in Asia, you will get the real thing!
Check prices and make online travel reservations:
Does this all seem like a far-off dream? No way! Many countries of South East Asia are opening up and developing their facilities and communications, such as mobile phone and broadband internet access. With constantly improving technology, maybe even better than what you're used to. However, Asian culture, traditions and a more serene approach to life still remain, especially once you're outside the major cities.
This can be your life too, and with plenty of extra time on your hands, if you need to, you can earn extra income without stress, and with less effort than it takes now. Enjoy living in Asia, working or relaxing when you feel like it! Take back control of your time and your life.
There are many new ways of earning extra income now, wherever you choose to live – for young people, middle-aged and even retired seniors. The Internet offers a multitude of different money-making opportunities working either from the comfort of home, an internet cafe – or even while relaxing by a pool or at the beach! Here's where to learn how to start earning money online before you retire.
Today in many places in Asia you can use a mobile phone for internet and email. That's all you need these days to run a business or invest your money in various ways. It's possible to run a web site without a computer or mains power if you are in range of a local cellular service – even in a relatively undeveloped country like Laos! You can browse our website on a phone too. Visit our Games page where you can download games, puzzles and programs direct to your mobile phone, PDA or computer.
Stock,
Options,
Forex
and
ETF trading are
all popular
pursuits and potential sources of extra income for retirees and
others. While stock trading requires
some upfront capital, you can start trading
currencies with $50. Note that with
financial market trading, there is
a risk of loss as well as gain. See our
pages on these topics on the menu at the left. You can get free forex training
and trade in 10 languages with
eToro. Choose from
English, French,
German,
Spanish,
Dutch,
Portuguese, Arabic,
Chinese,
Russian
or Norwegian
. Trade a demo
account first, so you don't risk your own money before you get the 'feel
of forex'. Click the banner for more
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If computers and the internet are not for you, then you could consider a part time job teaching English or voluntary work in local communities. Native English speakers are needed in many Asian countries to teach students of all ages, including business people. You could try running a business in the Philippines or Thailand, such as a restaurant, shop, bar or guest-house, but be sure to read our articles on business for foreigners first as these also risky pursuits.
Find everything you need to know about lifestyle and income in a pleasant environment on Retire-Asia.com pages. Become a free member and download useful resources on topics like banking, property, forex, stock trading, teaching, internet business, computer tools and more. Have a look at what we offer our subscribers.
Live
the best part of your life in Asia; the best time is now.
You can be retiring early
and living in Southeast Asia not only more cheaply
but
more happily
too. Explore new places, play
golf on beautiful courses, play tennis, swim, dive, surf, sail;
or just relax on the beach or by the pool – and yes, with that umbrella cocktail
in your hand,
alone
or maybe with a
new partner!
Get free music downloads, or get TV on your PC for next to nothing! Tune in to radio or TV channels via satellite using your computer as a radio/TV or music player, stay in contact with family and friends, and run your online business all at the same time!
Making money over the internet is being done by hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of people, twenty-four hours per day, seven days a week. Selling products and services online with the right approach and techniques can provide substantial income for anyone in almost any country in the world, with or without a website. Learn more on our business pages.
Visit our Before You Move page and also check out some of the other topics on the side bar menu on the left. See our Travel Page with online booking service for tickets, accommodation and comparisons for travel and medical insurance.
Send money anytime and receive money anywhere with iKobo debit card. Wire money to family and friends through a smart and sophisticated method.
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