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Oldfolkie

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1. I and wife have been retired in the Philippines.....

Reply to Coyotl (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:31 AM

Apr 2013

...since 2006. Soc Sec and a little this and that. Getting by fine, joined the national Special Resident Visa program. See Phil Retirement Authority on Net.
Advice. Get of the big city. Everything cheaper. If you are single and not a big spender,,,, you will be semi-fat.

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Which country has low enough cost of living for Americans on Social Security? [View all] Coyotl Apr 2013 OP

I and wife have been retired in the Philippines..... Oldfolkie Apr 2013 #1

Art Bell? is that you? darkangel218 Apr 2013 #8

K&R Sherman A1 Apr 2013 #2

The Lake Chapala Mexico area caters to American retirees. LeftInTX Apr 2013 #3

Kick LeftofObama Apr 2013 #4

The problem happens when they have chronic health issues SoCalDem Apr 2013 #5

I think the Philippines would be one of the best deals going - 'll probably retire there myself Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #6

K&R Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #7

Thanks for the useful responses so far. Coyotl Apr 2013 #9