tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51344843434431806622011-04-21T16:55:57.388-07:00Mainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01528128773785129501noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5134484343443180662.post-82499769727607325722008-11-04T08:09:00.001-08:002008-11-04T08:16:27.922-08:00Well, I know I'm moving, but there are so many choices of places to go, live, visit, and retire. The cold is starting to get to me the older I am, and I am ready to relocate to reinvent myself and my life style. Sure the grass is always greener, but life is short, and I'm ready for a change.<br /><br />When the market is at historic lows, it's hard to get publicity for wagging your finger at African-Americans for not investing in retirement plans. It was a challenge to get blacks to invest before the market went crazy, and it's probably harder now with just about everybody seeing substantial losses.<br /><br />But the <a href="http://coastal.nicaraguaproperty.com/">best places to retire</a> are not always clear, that's why one must really search. Many people are having trouble even thinking about retirement given the economy.<br /><br />The Wall Street Journal says the average plan account balance dropped roughly 18 to 23 percent, depending on the participant's age and tenure.<br />That's a particularly tough spot for older workers because they don't have enough time to see their investment recover before retirement.<br />The Journal quotes retirement experts who call the 401(k) system a "failed experiment."<br />We're not sure we'd go that far. But we do need to rethink <a href="http://money.cnn.com/retirement/">retirement</a> "systems" in this country -- ranging from these personal accounts to Social Security -- because so many Americans are wondering if they can afford to retire. Right now, the answer might be, it's better to wait.<br /><br />Maybe retirement abroad is the only option given everything that is happening. I like the beach, and the ocean. I always love Latin food. Maybe heading down somewhere else is the best place to retire for me.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5134484343443180662-8249976972760732572?l=alrightimmoving.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mainerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01528128773785129501noreply@blogger.com0