According to the 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" lifestyle found in Playa del Carmen, the Riviera Maya and the rest of Mexico.
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 Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, San Miguel de Allende and Rosarito Beach.
Reasons Why Mexico Ranked Number One for Retirement:- 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
- 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
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