Strong US Dollar

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Time to buy a house abroad or plan a trip?
I guess the prediction is that the USD will continue to strengthen through 2017.

[Coronita]

Euro as almost at parity with the USD. Might not be such a bad idea to do a european delivery these days.Lol

[scaredyclassic]

I kind of want to go to cambodia. And japan. And that’s it.

[Coronita]

[quote=scaredyclassic]I kind of want to go to cambodia. And japan. And that’s it.[/quote]

I wouldn’t go to japan these days unless you absolutely have to.

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=flu]
I wouldn’t go to japan these days unless you absolutely have to.[/quote]

Why not? My friend in Japan is saying “come. it’s a bargain sale here. We are overrun with tourists.”

[spdrun]

flu doesn’t want to glow in the dark?

[FlyerInHi]

[quote=flu]Euro as almost at parity with the USD. Might not be such a bad idea to do a european delivery these days.Lol[/quote]

Maybe wait 1 more year.
I’m going to Germany in September, but I won’t be buying a car.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/euros-tumble-brings-it-closer-to-parity-with-u-s-dollar-1426018815
Deutsche Bank revised its euro forecast on Tuesday, taking the view that lower rates will force investors out of the euro and into foreign markets. They now expect the euro to be worth $1.00 by the end of the year, from a previous forecast of $1.05. From there, the euro will keep sliding to $0.85 by 2017, said Alan Ruskin, head of G-10 foreign-exchange strategy at Deutsche Bank in New York.

[spdrun]

Forecasts are almost always wrong.

[scaredyclassic]

I just like japan.

But realistically it’s too far. I don’t like long plane trips

[FlyerInHi]

I suppose one positive is that houses and education in America will be more expensive for foreigners. That will help “keep America for Americans.”

Imported goods such as TV and electronics will be more affordable for us. We can all upgrade to 80 inch TVs this Thanksgiving!!

[The-Shoveler]

“houses and education in America will be more expensive for foreigners”

Don’t know about that, SD is in the Global RE bargain bin compared to most large cities in the world (for what you get for your buck).

I would like to get a small truck on sale if I can get one under say 11 or 12 grand, else I may buy used.

[spdrun]

SD isn’t a particularly large city on a world scale, though, especially when viewing the heavily urbanized part 🙂

[poorgradstudent]

From what I’ve read, although Europe is relatively cheaper once you get there these days, airfare prices are actually quite high.

[an]

I’m definitely will be planning a trip to Europe due to the strong $. Hopefully prediction is correct and the $ continue to strengthen. It make my Euro trip that much more affordable.

[FlyerInHi]

Europe is a good place to use your rewards points for hotels

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