I'd also be interested in the point of view of anyone who's been in
country longer...early 90s when the $:Php ratio was 1:25 before
jumping upto 1:40 around '95/96
Unfortunately for those coming when 1:50+ you arrived at the best
possible time in what is always a cyclic wave
SOMETHING TO THINK ON - 1962.....$1.
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> I've lived in Manila for 2 years but will soon move to the Province
because of the falling dollar. We can still make it in Manila but
wouldn't be able to save anything if we stay here. Our rent is now
nearly half my retirement income.
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> bud <fvalls@...> wrote:
> I'm curious to know how the people now retired in the PI
are handling
> the falling dollar. Are you changing your lifestyle? Are you forced
to
> become more frugal? Were you prepared for this day? And finally,
what
> advice , if any, could you give to those that are planning to
retire in
> the future. I hope anyone affected by this situation is able to
keep
> their head above water.
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