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Mexico Voted World's Top Retirement Heaven |
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Written by Aly Adair
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Thursday, 20 September 2007 |
Viva Las - Mexico? According to the 15th Annual Global Retirement Index just released by International Living magazine, Mexico tops the list as the world's top retirement heaven. Paradise for retirees can be defined by real estate costs, special benefits for seniors, culture, safety, stability, healthcare, climate, infrastructure, and cost of living.
According to Laura Sheridan, Managing Editor of International Living, retiring in Mexico means, "you can still have all of the amenities you grew accustomed to north of the border." The United States, ranked number 19 in the index, fell short in the area of special benefits for retirees.
It is no secret that Baby Boomers are financially ill prepared for
retirement years. More and more Americans are seeking low cost
retirement destinations abroad to maximize their golden years on a very
limited income. It's probably also true that boomers appreciate the
"manana mentality" life style.
Last year, the Dallas Morning News reported that approximately one
million Americans live in Mexico. According to the CIA World Fact Book
on Mexico, nine percent or 9,783,080 of Mexico's population as of July
2007 is "White." Some of the more popular American retirement
destinations in Mexico are Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Playa del Carmen,
San Miguel de Allende, and Rosarito Beach.
Reasons Why Mexico Ranked Number One for Retirement
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Goods and services cost less
- No import taxes when you expatriate
- Quality medical care and prescriptions cost a fraction of that in the States
- Geographic diversity
- Beachfront property for less than $100,000
- Year-round spring-like temperatures in the Colonial Highlands
- Rich, historical culture
- Availability of cable TV, high-speed Internet, cell phone services, modern living
- Abundance of retirement hobbies, touring, shopping, concerts, theater, and fine dining
Originaly Posted on www.associatedcontent.com
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