Retirement Planning Abroad and Beyond - Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

Published: Sept. 19, 2011, 4 a.m.

b"When it comes to retirement, getting there means knowing where, why and how.\\xa0 And without foresight, opportunities can be squandered or missed altogether.\\xa0 Since real estate is simply a means to an end, it's important to begin with the end in mind.In this episode, Host Robert Helms takes a look at some things to think about when planning your retirement approach.\\xa0 Then he sits down with two special guests to get updated on two diverse topics, though both are related to retirement planning.First, Phil Hardcastle brings us up to speed on Mexico.\\xa0 As U.S. baby boomers look for warm, affordable places to retire near the U.S., is Mexico still a hot destination?\\xa0 Phil is a real estate developer and broker, originally from Southlake, Texas and now based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.\\xa0 A first time guest, we've known Phil for years.\\xa0 And with all the hoopla about Mexico, we wanted to get the straight scoop.Next, Jeffrey Verdon returns to The Real Estate Guys Radio Show to update us on the latest and greatest tool in estate planning - something he says allows you to have your cake and eat it too.\\xa0 Sounds interesting!The Real Estate Guys\\u2122 radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.\\xa0 To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com."