Just for kicks I ran some numbers. What if I would have been able to receive in a lump sum on the day I retired back in 1991, all of my social security money that I and my employers contributed to my account? What if? I was impressed. In fact I was really impressed.

Real Investment Report
Lance Roberts

Bulls Keep It Together - Picking up where we left off last week, we discussed the sell-off after the initial breakout to all-time highs and the continuation of the bull market rally. To wit: “Currently, it is pathway #2a which continues to play out fairly close to the prediction from two weeks ago. But it is make, or break, next week as to whether pathway #2b comes into play. 

VIDEO - Celebrate with Us, It's Sarah's Birthday!!!

LIVE MUSIC! It was Sarah's birthday, and we all gathered together at a favorite restaurant in Chapala for lunch. Someone at another table purchased live music from the Mariachis, and away we go! Aiyee yai yai!

Chapala, Mexico
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

The north shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico is one of the premier retirement destinations for North Americans. We have been living here off and on since 1993, and there have been many changes to what used to be a sleepy town of 40,000. For the most part, those changes have been good ones. Take a look!

Churches in Patzcuaro, Mexico
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

This Colonial town with its blend of indigenous culture is an intriguing place to walk around. There are markets, plazas, street food - and a variety of beautiful churches. Take a stroll with us around Patzcuaro!

VIDEO - A Whale on the Beach in Chacala!

Gotcha! - Yes, there is a "whale" on the beach in Chacala - It's almost a liter of beer sold in the beachside restaurants -- called a Ballena (Bah-YAYN-uh). A "mondo" sized beer for a better price than to purchase beers individually. Billy explains.

Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

Situated on an artificially-leveled mountain 400 meters (1,315 ft) above the Oaxaca Valley, in southern Mexico, Monte Albán was once the holy city of more than 30,000 Zapotecs (who called themselves the cloud people). It is the area's most interesting and extensively excavated ruin, yet it is estimated that only about 10% of the site has yet been uncovered. Monte Albán traces its history to about 500 B.C.

The Streets of Oaxaca, Mexico
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

When visiting Oaxaca, Mexico, guidebooks will tell you that your first stop should be the Mayan ruins of Monte Alban, or to go to a mezcal distillery. Mezcal is the pride of Oaxaca, like Tequila is the love and major product of the state of Jalisco.

Traveling Mailbox - View Your Postal Mail Anywhere in the World!

If you are a traveler, a cruiser, an Expat, digital nomad or a snowbird, you need Traveling Mailbox. With Traveling Mailbox (and an active internet connection) you can access your postal mail from anywhere in the world via a Desktop Computer, Laptop, Phones and Tablets powered by Android, iPhone’s, and iPad’s. It's so easy!