They ended up in Malaysia where they bought part of an island near Singapore for $2,000. They now live with a sandy beach, coconut trees, fresh fish, and lots of friends, for less than $100 a month. They save their money for numerous trips to all parts of the world and the U.S. Surprisingly, they see many of their old friends regularly; everyone wants to visit their tropical paradise for a vacation.
In the seven years since Michael’s father retired he hasn’t touched his savings. How about health care? One of his closest friends is chief of a nearby first-class research hospital. Friendship is better than money.
