Archive for May, 2008

These days, it seems like there is no shortage of investment opportunities. Few investments are real producers, though. How do you tell the good ones from the not-so-good ones? Past performance never guarantees future performance, but it can be a pretty good indicator. Right now, Select Mexico Properties is offering exclusive home sites in […]

Mexico has a reputation for having poor water. Indeed, nearly seventy-five percent of Mexico’s natural water reserves are contaminated in some way, rendering it unfit for human consumption. All of this is changing, however. The Mexican Federal government has made investments in water infrastructure and purification a high priority. In doing so, it is improving […]

Nearly half of all working Americans have no retirement plan offered through their workplace. If you’re in this group, you can still plan for retirement, and you can still save. There are many investment vehicles available for you to choose from. One great opportunity will enable you to invest your money wisely, make a great […]

Contemplating retirement in a difficult economy can be worrisome. What if you don’t have enough assets to retire? Will inflation take a larger portion of your savings than you’d planned? And what about medical expenses? Have you planned well enough to cover them? Instead of worrying about what you don’t know, spend some time […]

Timing your retirement can be a challenge. The current economy provides a great opportunity to assess your retirement portfolio. Your retirement portfolio should be balanced. This is especially important if you’re approaching retirement age. The right mix of stocks, bonds, assets and other securities is essential to help minimize the impact of recession on your […]

One of the great benefits of living in Mexico is the opportunity it provides to travel throughout the country. One of the downsides of travel is the cost, especially in larger cities. The Mexico Hospitality Network, a new approach to finding accommodations in Mexico enables travelers to locate low-cost accommodations through people who own […]

Twenty percent of the current workforce plans to buy a second home for retirement. There’s a lot that goes into planning for a second home, and the professionals at Select Mexico Properties can help you design and build a luxury home that meets your exact specifications.
When people plan a second home for retirement, they […]

The baby boomers are beginning to retire, and the media are filled with stories about the difficulty that this “prosperous” generation can expect to have when it comes to making ends meet. Unfortunately, the retirement planning troubles being experienced by the baby boomers will continue long after this generation has passed on.
Retirement planning […]

A new study by Wyatt Worldwide shows that senior workers who do not possess health care coverage outside of work defer retirement to maintain their health care coverage. Additionally, the presence or absence of an employer-provided pension plan also determines when employees retire.
According to the Wyatt Worldwide study, employees who don’t expect to receive health […]

For many seniors who are approaching retirement age, the prospect of leaving work is unappealing. Retiring in a recession means amortizing a major decline on investment values over the remainder of the retiree’s life. It often means reduced benefits, reduced spending and the very real risk of running out of money at a very advanced […]