Spain used to be a dream destination for many pensioners looking for a retreat in their twilight years. But when Costa Brava became Costa Lotta, many Swiss turned their backs on Spain and escaped to Thailand instead. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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Question by Dilbert: Is Erie, PA, a good place to move to for retirement?
If a married couple, about to retire, wants to get away from big cities, and find a place that has reasonably nice weather and is economical, is Erie, PA, a good place?

The reasons for choosing Erie are that it’s a medium sized city, not close to a big city, and that it doesn’t get hot very much there in the summer. A lot of other cities the same size have summer daytime highs averaging 90F. Erie sometimes gets to 90F, but not as often, and doesn’t stay that hot for very long.

Some people like snow, and dislike summer heat. A good winter low is 20F. If some nights go below zero, that would be tolerable, as long as it’s only some nights, and not the whole winter.

Does Erie have a bad mosquito problem? Does it ever get flooded by Lake Erie? What other problems should people be aware of when deciding whether to move there?

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Answer by wdx2bb
Wow, never thought of Erie as a retirement spot.

The big problem for many is the weather. Erie gets something called Lake Effect Snow, which means the lake is a snow-making machine when the wind is blowing correctly. Erie can get blasted, just like Cleveland and Buffalo. The summers are nice, though, as the lake moderates the temperature.

I would think you’d be better off in some place like North Carolina, where snow isn’t a problem most of the time. Yes, it gets hot at times, but it’s not as bad as some places and you get 9 months of pretty good weather.

Can’t say bugs and floods are a big problem along Lake Erie in most places. Pennsylvania health care should be fine, if that’s an issue for you. Housing prices probably are pretty cheap, if that’s a factor.

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Question by Trent: If I move overseas can the debt of the original country be enforced legally?
I’ve been affected by the economy and can’t pay my credit cards at home while I’m living overseas. What are my rights?

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Answer by davidmi711
“If I move overseas can the debt of the original country be enforced legally?” – Yes, although it would be harder for them to collect. they could of course sue you for the added expense of collecting in your home country.

“What are my rights?” – You have the right to pay as agreed. You have the right to ask them to renegotiate. They have the right to stick to the original agreement.

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Question by Take it from Toby: If you move to Canada when you retire, how does the free healthcare work?
I know you have to live in Canada for a minimum time to receive their free health care. But the idea is you are paying taxes into the system and you get free healthcare in return. But if you are retired and not working, then does it still work the same way? Since you aren’t and have never paid Canadian tax, do you still get the free healthcare?
Thank you to the one person who actually answered my question at all.

to the rest:
Am I supposed to believe all of your thoughts about Canada? None of you are even smart enough to comprehend a simple question and some background info. I ask a question, provide some background info to help norrow what I am trying to figure out, and I get all you ranting about Canada. I happen to be 24 and so far from retirement I’m not even considering it. I just wanted to know this answer becuase I’m curious. And a bunch of idiots decided to give me no more useful information then how Canada sucks and their hospitals suck. So thank you. thanks for acting like a bunch of rubes.

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Answer by ken y
yes but it is second rate and failing expect long lines
you want real health CARE you better stay in the us

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Question by dave s: if i take early retirement, can my filipina wife still move to england with me?
my wife has not moved here yet, as she still has 6 months contract left to work in the university in the philippines, where she teaches. in the meantime, i am facing having to take early retirement, does this affect our plans for her to live here with me till i retire fully and move back there?

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Answer by Jeffrey C
It would make it more difficult to get approval for her immigration because the authorities will be concerned about you being unable to support her and having to get government assistance. More difficult doesn’t mean impossible, though. If you have enough savings and you can document it, then it shouldn’t be a problem.

If the move is only temporary and she doesn’t plan to work in England, then I’d suggest that she just go as a tourist. She would then have to leave England and come back every 6 months but that may be simpler than going through the immigration process.

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