BofA Reductions

[Aecetia]

I think you will see the trend especially if the quality of health care is comparable and the price is the same or lower to the U.S. of retired people leaving for a lower cost of living. With labor costs lower in so many other countries I would expect developers to start buying up large areas to develop for the retiring baby boomers sooner than later.

[jpinpb]

Those w/families will have a tougher time. In the end, self-preservation. If you don’t have the money for any kind of decent quality of life, you will do what you have to do. Maybe the kids will move, too. It certainly won’t be any easier for them.

I know back in the day when my parents decided to move back to Italy it was a major shift in life. Us kids had to learn the language. We were okay w/it. In a few years when we had to move back, I didn’t want to. Kids adjust to just about anything. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had that experience.

Those w/little kids will have to think about what’s best for them. That may or may not be dealing w/the high COL and the future it holds for their kids.

[jpinpb]

Those w/families will have a tougher time. In the end, self-preservation. If you don’t have the money for any kind of decent quality of life, you will do what you have to do. Maybe the kids will move, too. It certainly won’t be any easier for them.

I know back in the day when my parents decided to move back to Italy it was a major shift in life. Us kids had to learn the language. We were okay w/it. In a few years when we had to move back, I didn’t want to. Kids adjust to just about anything. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had that experience.

Those w/little kids will have to think about what’s best for them. That may or may not be dealing w/the high COL and the future it holds for their kids.

[jpinpb]

Those w/families will have a tougher time. In the end, self-preservation. If you don’t have the money for any kind of decent quality of life, you will do what you have to do. Maybe the kids will move, too. It certainly won’t be any easier for them.

I know back in the day when my parents decided to move back to Italy it was a major shift in life. Us kids had to learn the language. We were okay w/it. In a few years when we had to move back, I didn’t want to. Kids adjust to just about anything. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had that experience.

Those w/little kids will have to think about what’s best for them. That may or may not be dealing w/the high COL and the future it holds for their kids.

[jpinpb]

Those w/families will have a tougher time. In the end, self-preservation. If you don’t have the money for any kind of decent quality of life, you will do what you have to do. Maybe the kids will move, too. It certainly won’t be any easier for them.

I know back in the day when my parents decided to move back to Italy it was a major shift in life. Us kids had to learn the language. We were okay w/it. In a few years when we had to move back, I didn’t want to. Kids adjust to just about anything. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had that experience.

Those w/little kids will have to think about what’s best for them. That may or may not be dealing w/the high COL and the future it holds for their kids.

[jpinpb]

Those w/families will have a tougher time. In the end, self-preservation. If you don’t have the money for any kind of decent quality of life, you will do what you have to do. Maybe the kids will move, too. It certainly won’t be any easier for them.

I know back in the day when my parents decided to move back to Italy it was a major shift in life. Us kids had to learn the language. We were okay w/it. In a few years when we had to move back, I didn’t want to. Kids adjust to just about anything. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had that experience.

Those w/little kids will have to think about what’s best for them. That may or may not be dealing w/the high COL and the future it holds for their kids.

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb] My friend opened a B&B on Isola d’Elba and it’s tempting to just call it quits and move there.[/quote]

But…But…But…Have you not forgotten?

One word summary…

PIIGS

Soon to be

PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb] My friend opened a B&B on Isola d’Elba and it’s tempting to just call it quits and move there.[/quote]

But…But…But…Have you not forgotten?

One word summary…

PIIGS

Soon to be

PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb] My friend opened a B&B on Isola d’Elba and it’s tempting to just call it quits and move there.[/quote]

But…But…But…Have you not forgotten?

One word summary…

PIIGS

Soon to be

PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb] My friend opened a B&B on Isola d’Elba and it’s tempting to just call it quits and move there.[/quote]

But…But…But…Have you not forgotten?

One word summary…

PIIGS

Soon to be

PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…

[Coronita]

[quote=jpinpb] My friend opened a B&B on Isola d’Elba and it’s tempting to just call it quits and move there.[/quote]

But…But…But…Have you not forgotten?

One word summary…

PIIGS

Soon to be

PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…

[jpinpb]

Boy. I can’t believe I’m going to say this. But. That island seems like it’s own little country that is self-sustaining. If you are not a consumer (I’m not) you could live a comfortable life there. Now the rest of Italy will be hurting, along w/the other European countries. It will be an adjustment for alot of people in this world.

Edit:

[quote=flu]
PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…[/quote]

Turkey? (though I’m not sure it’s officially part of EU – candidate)

There you have it.

[jpinpb]

Boy. I can’t believe I’m going to say this. But. That island seems like it’s own little country that is self-sustaining. If you are not a consumer (I’m not) you could live a comfortable life there. Now the rest of Italy will be hurting, along w/the other European countries. It will be an adjustment for alot of people in this world.

Edit:

[quote=flu]
PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…[/quote]

Turkey? (though I’m not sure it’s officially part of EU – candidate)

There you have it.

[jpinpb]

Boy. I can’t believe I’m going to say this. But. That island seems like it’s own little country that is self-sustaining. If you are not a consumer (I’m not) you could live a comfortable life there. Now the rest of Italy will be hurting, along w/the other European countries. It will be an adjustment for alot of people in this world.

Edit:

[quote=flu]
PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…[/quote]

Turkey? (though I’m not sure it’s officially part of EU – candidate)

There you have it.

[jpinpb]

Boy. I can’t believe I’m going to say this. But. That island seems like it’s own little country that is self-sustaining. If you are not a consumer (I’m not) you could live a comfortable life there. Now the rest of Italy will be hurting, along w/the other European countries. It will be an adjustment for alot of people in this world.

Edit:

[quote=flu]
PIG SHI…. (Portugal, Iceland, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Italy). Now if there was only a country begining with T in the euro block, the word would complete appropriately…[/quote]

Turkey? (though I’m not sure it’s officially part of EU – candidate)

There you have it.

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