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Retire in Belize


A Central American paradise that offers beaches, beauty and a fast track to residency status.
From left: The Mayan site of Cerros on Corozal Bay; a boat in Corozal. — Tony Rath Photography

 Let’s fast-forward to Belize’s unique appeal to U.S. retirees: It's the only south-of-the-border country whose official language is English. Until 1973 it was called British Honduras, and was a crown colony of the U.K.; it was granted full independence in 1981 (although Queen Elizabeth II is still head of state).
 Another goodie: It’s catching up to Panama and Costa Rica's retiree perks. Its Qualified Retired Persons program, known as the QRP, offers benefits and a fast track to residency status. 

People, take this simple advice about shopping.
Stores always have sales and everyone rushes to get what they thought they needed or wanted but in reality, sales are programmed to encourage outrageous spending on things that might be entirely unnecessary. “They fire up emotions that override reasoning skills." In your mind you think ‘bargain’ without considering the actual need you have for it or much less, the VALUE of the product.