When I retired, I had a certain checklist (or is that Czechlist?):   Figure out how to manage my finances (√; See Retirement Financial Planning – An Idea);  Invest my money (√);  have a favorable market (√); have a whole lotta luck (√√).  So far, so good.

On the investment side, I work with my broker Mike. He works for a big brokerage firm and pretty much drew the short straw when he was assigned me as a client. I’m pretty sure they give him combat pay.

In truth, he’s been great to work with, and I like the services that his firm provides. The only point that we differ on is international investments. Which is why I wasn’t completely surprised when they sent me an article entitled “Polish Your Retirement”. 

I’m not sure what the Polish have to teach me, so I guess I’d better Czech up on that one.  If my investments are a Turkey, I might go Hungary.

Mike – you’re right – All of these international schemes are all Greek to me.