New York Times

There was a fantastic article in the New York Times about Costa Rica.  You don’t need my input, I’ll let it speak for itself.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/03/22/travel/22CostaRica.html?scp=2&s

Gone for the weekend

I’m presenting at WealthMasters International on the advantages of international investing in todays economy.  This is a great group of people and you should look into what they have to offer.  I’ll let you know how it goes.

It’s a matter of lifestyle

Many people asked me why I want to live in Costa Rica.  It is kind of hard to explain because you really need to experience it first.  The stress free environment, the simple good natured cultural lifestyle is the number one reason why Costa Rica is ranked so high in life longevity.  Top three to be exact.

Highway to Paradise

Sorry I’ve been away everyone.  It’s been a busy 09.  I have lots to report about Costa Rica.  The first thing is that they have confirmed that the coastal highway will be completed this year. It’s been a long time coming (especially if you’ve ever driven on it)  This update is great news for current owners and potential investors because getting to the southern zone will be so so so much easier.

Once the coastal highway is done, we will wait with baited breath for them to begin the  Caldonera project, which will connect San Jose (the capital) to Jaco and the coastal highway, which will substantially reduce travel time into the south.

More soon.

Ross

U.S. to Push for Global Stimulus

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Bob Davis of  The New York Times writes — The U.S. will press world leaders to boost emergency government spending to lift the global economy, risking a rift with European nations more concerned with revamping financial regulation.

In President Barack Obama’s first foray into economic diplomacy, Washington will urge the shift at a summit next month in London, U.S. officials say, as markets look for a unified plan of action from the world’s most economically powerful nations.

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Washington’s focus is at odds with France, Germany and other European nations that want the Group of 20 summit on April 2 to focus on rewriting rules governing financial markets. These nations say lax regulation was a major cause of the financial crisis and want to tighten their grip on hedge funds and private-equity firms.

All sides are looking to avoid a breakdown at the summit that would roil markets, which are already wary about whether government leaders know how to stem the economic decline, say U.S. officials and international economists. Expectations of the summit are high: A coordinated response is seen as critical so each government’s efforts reinforce, rather than impede, the efforts of others.

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This is all good news for international investors as it will resolve many of the financial dilemmas we may be experiencing.

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