COSTA RICA RETIREMENT?YES, YOU CAN!!!
When should you think about Costa Rica retirement? Or living in Costa Rica? How about when It's the dead of winter or. . . It's the dog days of summer or. . . You realize life's too short or. . . A bit of romance would be a pleasant change or. . . You're tired of working for the bank. . . . Do you really need a reason?
    Retire? Who? Me?"Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples." George BurnsSeveral years ago, the pastor of my church reflected upon turning 40. "As I wonder whether life is passing me by, I think of Moses," he said. "When Moses was 40 he was still a Prince of Egypt." "When he was 80, he parted the Red Sea---and I am heartened." Me, too. And I still have pimples. So, grab a few brochures and start dreaming. Retire TO Costa RicaMany folks begin thinking about Costa Rica retirement during their Costa Rica vacation.I want you to look at things a little differently than many people do. Many people are ready to retire FROM from their job. It's the traditional way of retiring. Your parents probably did it, their parents did it, and now it's your turn. But, there's another way to think about it, the way I do. I'm here because I wanted to retire TO Costa Rica while still young enough to enjoy doing anything I please. For me, retiring from something is ridiculous but retiring to Costa Rica makes all the sense in the world. And, there are two more things I've concluded. 1. I do not want to just sit around. God gave me a brain, the United States gave me a good education, and my parents taught me that good work is honorable. Why waste all that? And 2. It'd be nice to have extra reliable income. Sound familiar?
The Analysis of Costa Rica Retirement
Bet you didn't know that there are more Americans living in Costa Rica than Ticos living in the United States. Not to mention thousands of Canadians, Europeans, and others. Some came here for the allure of Costa Rica retirement (or just to horse around). Most are here because of, well. . . Pura Vida. "That's nice, " you're probably saying, "But should I retire to Costa Rica?" I think that depends on five things. First, why live in Costa Rica? Second, can I afford it? Third, where should I live? Fourth, What can I do here if I want to work sometimes? Fifth, Do I want to be a resident (and what are the rules)? Let me start with the "why." And remember. . . I'm talking about retiring TO Costa Rica, not retiring from something. Why Live in Costa Rica? Some Call It ParadiseI live just outside of San José where it's spring-like year round. Seldom above 80° and never below 60°. Check it out for yourself.
CNBC calls this place "Paradise Found" see why here Can You Afford It?Of course, retiring in Costa Rica depends upon whether you can afford it. What's the cost of living in Costa Rica? Info hereTips for Living in Costa RicaWhether you're thinking about retiring or simply moving here, I've got some important tips for living in Costa Rica.I call the first Vol. 1:
Tips about banking, telephones, and internet are here
In Tips, Vol. 2 you'll find some thoughts--and money saving tips--about your
car, furniture, household items, and large appliances, click
Costa Rica ResidencyNo discussion of retirement in Costa Rica is complete without considering whether residency is right for you.Do you have to be a Costa Rica resident to retire here? What are the rules of the residency road? What are the benefits of residency? Your primer on Costa Rica immigration is right here, click Retiring To Costa Rica: Sweetening You UpMarch 2010 was a big month for Costa Rica wannabee retirees.New President sworn in, a woman everybody simply calls "Laura." My birthday (in case you want to send a card next year). New immigration law took effect. Government announced seniors from out of Costa Rica are of "government interest"----meaning, there is a plan afoot to sweeten the pot to lure you into retiring in Costa Rica! What Can You Do Here If You Want to Work?And What's This About $85,700?"At my age I do what Mark Twain did. I get my daily paper, look at the obituaries page and if I'm not there I carry on as usual." Patrick MooreIf that's your daily routine, maybe Costa Rica retirement is not for you. But, if you're interested in working in Costa Rica (even if you're otherwise retired) you need to know the rules, see the opportunities and, yes, find out about that $85,700 click here It All Begins with a PlanIf you're serious about Costa Rica retirement or perhaps just working on your own schedule, you need a plan.In the last section, I discussed the need to know the rules and laws for working in Costa Rica, the restrictions and opportunities (if you didn't view the opportunities page, I suggest you do so now). So, I devised a plan. Remember, I retired TO Costa Rica instead of retiring FROM something so the plan aims at fulfilling my life rather than merely filling my days. I want to work but not for somebody else. Not 40-50 hours a week. Not every week. My plan is working for me and I'm confident that something like it will work for many others. And, though I implement my plan for living in Costa Rica, it'll work anywhere in the world. Why? Because the earth is flat. . . . If I can do it (and I can)
you can, too, just make a plan. Here's an idea, click to see
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