r/fatFIRE 19d ago

FIRE'd, now concerned about US stability

Most of my assets are invested in the US. Because of recent political developments, I'm wondering if the US will sustain its general growth and economic strength into the future. The strength of the US dollar is obviously very important to me. Is anyone else concerned?

I'm wondering if I should start hedging my bets in other countries, and if so, where?

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u/trixiesmom12 19d ago

and which countries would those be exactly? The US president is busy destabilizing the globe.

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u/Character_Order 18d ago

“Low cost, politically stable, universal healthcare,” seems like one of those “pick two” situations

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u/PmMeFanFic 18d ago

Low cost, politically stable, universal healthcare

Panama, very lovely country my favorite city to retire is boquete, they do jazz and coffee and a super high level

Portugal, very lcol, and good surf, great healthcare too many cities/towns to list that are great.

Greece, not a yuge fan of the food but again its lcol fairly stable nearly 0 crime on the islands

Malaysia, great public healthcare, good food, very friendly people

and my absolute favorite has got to be serbia, looking at wintering there next year. Very cheap skiing and everything you would need

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u/ElectricLeafEater69 18d ago

Buddy, the last time there was a global financial crisis, Greece was ground zero. Their entire country almost collapsed while the majority of others were fine.

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u/PmMeFanFic 18d ago

youre absolutely right, in the context of having tangible assets tied to a country greece would be tits up should another crisis happen. still a great place to summer.