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Retire To India
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An immigrant's thoughts on money, retirement and achieving financial independence.
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10 Best Places to Retire in India
One question that I have received several times since I started this blog is about the best retirement destinations in India.For most Indian retirees, the notion of finding a place to retire is a strange one. Most of them want to live close to their ...
Asset Allocation summary
An asset allocation plan is an important part of every financial plan. I have changed my asset allocation several times in recent years, but seem to have settled on the following for now:70% stocks, 30% fixed incomeThe 70% in stocks breaks down to 30...
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic topics1.1 Who are you?1.2 Why do you want to retire to India?1.3 What's your plan for retiring to India?Retiring early2.1 What is your favorite book about retiring early?2.2 Should I choose to opt for social security benefits at 62, or wait for...
Net Worth Update - 2008 Fourth quarter: Down 7.5%
Here is our Net Worth report for the last quarter of 2008:Our Net worth decreased by $46,468 (or 7.5%) this quarter. This decline is in line with that of the overall market, so I am not overly concerned about it.As I mentioned previously, I plan to s...
Cost of Living in Goa
I found this interesting post by Chris at nomad4ever about the cost of living in Goa. Chris is a European who leads a "nomadic lifetstyle" in Asia after quitting the rat race. He has posted previously about the cost of living in the Philippines and B...
Retirement account contribution limits for 2009
IRS has just published the contribution limits for retirement plans for 2009.The maximum pre-tax contribution allowed to 401(k) and 403(b) accounts for 2009 is $16,500, which is $1000 more than it was for 2008. Those who are over 50 are allowed to co...

