An increasing number of savvy North Americans and Europeans are protecting their assets by diversifying into overseas investments. Given the gyrating stock markets, stratospheric deficits, and unsavory political environment in most of the world’s G-8 countries, this is not surprising. These days  it’s wise to look beyond one’s nearest border, for broader options to protect your family’s financial security.

The fact that the HIRE Act (in the USA) will take effect in 2013 has motivated many American retirees to move a portion of their assets overseas, sooner rather than later. But Baby Boomer retirees are doing more than moving their assets overseas. Many of them are personally moving overseas, either full or part-time. They are making major changes in their lifestyle…

So what gives? What’s driving this recent trend?

Where Asset Protection and “La Dolce Vita” Meet

Achieving financial security is the major topic at most financial conferences.  But, in reality, one’s “peace of mind” depends upon more than just financial security.  Our nature, as human beings, is to strive for what the Italians so aptly penned “La Dolce Vita” – the Sweet, or Good Life.

During the last decade most Baby Boomers have helplessly watched their net worth shrink to troublesome levels. Many are concerned their investments will no longer support the “quality of life” they worked so hard to fund.   So their dilemma has become - “How can one live La Dolce Vita on a constrained budget?”

The irony is that, for retirees and investors who know where to look, they can still attain, and fund, an alternative version of the “Good Life”.  The secret is that one must be adventurous enough to step out of the comfort zone and look beyond one’s borders…

Over 4,000,000 Americans have already figured this out… And a good number of Brits, Americans, and  Canadians have chosen a small, lively Caribbean island in Belize. They are now living La Dolce Vita on a moderate budget… Since English is spoken here, they didn’t need to learn another language… Some of them have started a local, or off-shore business - free of the constraints of onerous taxes.  Others prefer to take it easy… Get involved in the community… Get back into shape… Or just hang out in a hammock on the beach, catching up on good books…

The bottom line is that each of these expats were ready to strike a better balance between work and play.  They were fed up spending 10+ hour day in an office, with little quality time left for family and friends… But they couldn’t afford to retire in their home country.

Let’s be frank, North Americans are driven by the Protestant work ethic. Career demands seldom leave adequate time to enjoy family and friends, even less life’s simple pleasures. Working to provide a living has morphed into living to work.  But there is an alternative that allows one to achieve financial peace of mind while living La Dolce Vita.

Expand Your Horizons at The Belize Advantage Conference - November 9-12, 2011

You may wonder how a financial conference can address La Dolce Vita.  Certainly, the Belize Advantage Conference will encompass a variety of serious financial topics. But, the organizers also understand that there is more to life and peace of mind than financial security.

While conducting past conferences, they’ve encountered a diverse group of self-satisfied expats who’ve significantly altered their lifestyles. These folks are living their version of the Good Life, that they can afford.  They’ve chosen their own balance between living and working.  And, they are doing it by living part- or fulltime overseas.  Most are delighted at their good fortune. And they are gratified that they have made the leap…

Defining La Dolce Vita.  So what is La Dolce Vita for expats who live on the enchanting island of Ambergris Caye, Belize?  For one expat it might mean rising early and running along the sparkling azure Caribbean Sea with their best friend Fido - then spending a few hours online, writing articles for international magazines… For another it means sleeping in before starting the day with a home brewed cappuccino and tropical breakfast, then heading to their home office, to trade on line for several hours… For some it means total retirement, active volunteering, and regular social engagements at delightful beach restaurants and the popular wine bar, Wine de Vine… But there are some expats who prefer to ride their bike to the peaceful AkBol yoga retreat center for a morning yoga class, held on a palapa covered dock, over the gently lapping Caribbean Sea…

The Belize Advantage Conference.  When you attend the Belize Advantage Conference, you’ll definitely learn about asset protection and overseas investment options. But you’ll also hear from speakers who have made major changes in their lifestyles. They’ll be happy to share how they achieved peace of mind and created their own personal version of La Dolce Vita.  Not many of them have stopped working altogether. But usually they’re engaged in a business endeavor that is totally different from that of their prior work life.  Many of them are now involved in “off shore” businesses.

You’ll also learn why so many North Americans are drawn to Belize as a perfect spot to live, open a business, or retire.  Ambergris Caye, where the conference is being held, was voted by Islands Magazine as the best island to live or retire. There will also be opportunities to tour the island and check out local property deals.  The resort will offer you a selection of pleasant diversions and side trips.  Some of the world’s greatest snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and sailing options are available right offshore from Ambergris Caye…

And there will be multiple of chances to mingle with expats and learn how they changed their lives. You will be surprised by what you hear…

Be sure to sign up for the Belize Advantage Conference on November 9-12, 2011, while there is still room.  Register on line right now by clicking here…