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The fourth annual Retirement Survey, conducted by Wachovia, reveals that more than 40% of women were “frightened” of retirement investments that involve the stock market, compared to 30% of men who said they did not trust stocks. Thirty-five percent of female respondents also reported withdrawing ten percent on average to pay living expenses each year, compared to 22% of male respondents. Retirement specialists advise that annual withdrawals should not exceed 4%.

Many investment plans today rely on the stock market, where day-to-day performance may change wildly, while long-term performance trends show a general upward movement. Nonetheless, in tough economic times, the stock market may not seem like a safe place to make retirement investments.

For investors who aren’t comfortable with stocks and mutual funds, the purchase of real estate in Puerto Vallarta may be one of the safest and most productive retirement investments a person can make right now. For the last ten years running, the value of property in Puerto Vallarta has increased by 10 percent or more each year. Not only is a Puerto Vallarta second home a safe investment, it’s also a great way to recover savings that have been lost in other investment vehicles, or to make up for absent or delayed retirement savings.

Real estate has long been recognized as being more stable than stocks and bonds because it does not fluctuate on a daily basis. For the most part, real estate means steady growth and retention. It’s also relatively easy to convert to cash if needed, in the form of a property sale or a refinancing loan.

The very best retirement investments show the ability to hold value over time. Puerto Vallarta real estate definitely falls into that category. Select Mexico Properties has about 100 premium residential building sites for sale right now in San Pancho, just north of Puerto Vallarta. These lots are exquisite, and provide an ocean view. Upon improvement, their resale value will be breathtaking. Even better, the federal government has made substantial investments in the past few years, and continues to make investments that will support long-term growth in Puerto Vallarta’s tourist economy.

It’s very rare to find retirement investments that are both safe and productive, but Puerto Vallarta real estate combines both of these into one spectacular opportunity. Many people are interested in investing in these properties, and they will not remain on the market long. If you’re looking for only the highest quality retirement investments, please contact a Select Mexico Properties sales representative today.

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