Jim has forgotten more about investing than I have ever known, so I always pay attention to his moves. I think he is probably making the right move...for himself. If I weren't a US citizen, I would consider doing the same, but I think US citizens should stick with their investing plan, as the country adjusts every two years and we have been through much worse scenarios than the current one. Hell, the whole system almost collapsed in 2008. That said, whatever makes an investor able to sleep at night is probably the best course, just be wary of panic selling on whatever the fear of the day is.

I have lived overseas and just got back from a trip to Spain, France & Andorra. I would love to live in one of these places as the lifestyle was incredible. Alas, I have three children so I want to stay close to them. I just need to convince my kids to go :-). There are a lot of great places to live in the world, but without friends and family, it might not be a good choice (or, depending on your family, it might be a great choice).

We do have a few Canadians at my workplace, and I asked them if they would move back. Overwhelmingly, no. They love their homeland but say life is better here in the States. One went back against his wishes (the wife's family was still there and she made him).