20k$ what to do with that ?

Eddy

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There's not much you can do with 20k, but if you live here then you have some options to make a little money.

1.) Put the money into cd. Banks are paying around 10% right now, maybe more. If central bank has re-started their cd program, put your money their and collect the interest.


FRank
What banks pay 10% a this time? I know you mean on Pesos but the most I've seen is 8.5 on a million or more.
 

j&t's future

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What banks pay 10% a this time? I know you mean on Pesos but the most I've seen is 8.5 on a million or more.

Hi Eddy, Banco Leon and Banco Popular BOTH offer 16% Interest on a Peso 7 year CD. Interest is paid 6 monthly. Rates (12%+) are also available for 1,2,3,4 and 5 year periods. You MUST mention you want the "BANCO CENTRAL CD" as both banks work as a third party on their behalve.
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Criss Colon

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With the inflation rate in the DR for 2011 at 8%,that leaves an 8% gain after inflation(assuming 16%)
Still not bad!
2012 doesn't look so "rosey",all that "Free Money" that Leonel borrowed over the last four years will have to be paid back,"Someday"!
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Mr_DR

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With the inflation rate in the DR for 2011 at 8%,that leaves an 8% gain after inflation(assuming 16%)
Still not bad!
2012 doesn't look so "rosey",all that "Free Money" that Leonel borrowed over the last four years will have to be paid back,"Someday"!
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Just like those trillions Obama spent.
 

Mr_DR

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If was looking to play around with $20k in the DR today, I would buy a 1 or 2 bedroom condo in Sosua, being the cheapest place you can find. You can get a nice furnished condo or apartment by the beach for $30,000 to $50,000. “A couple of years ago you could buy one for as low as 18,000 “
Then I would hand it over to an agency for travelers’ bookings, the company would do all the work and you could most likely make 400-500 dollars per week without having to do anything.
Condo,Condos for sale and rent Dominican Republic*-*Dominican Republic Real Estate sale listings

Another thing I would do is to find out if those huge Dominican companies are still selling stocks certificates. I know that they used to pay a really nice 15 to even 20% dividend in the past.

Another thing I would do is rent an office in Santo Domingo and become a wholesaler and exporter of Amber and Larimar, two products that are in great demand. The DR Amber for being among the best in the world and Larimar for being the DR the only place found in the world. This would require some leg work to establish contact with jewelers abroad. Or you can just stick to selling it on Ebay.
 

Expat13

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If was looking to play around with $20k in the DR today, I would buy a 1 or 2 bedroom condo in Sosua, being the cheapest place you can find. You can get a nice furnished condo or apartment by the beach for $30,000 to $50,000. “A couple of years ago you could buy one for as low as 18,000 “
Then I would hand it over to an agency for travelers’ bookings, the company would do all the work and you could most likely make 400-500 dollars per week without having to do anything.
Condo,Condos for sale and rent Dominican Republic*-*Dominican Republic Real Estate sale listings

Another thing I would do is to find out if those huge Dominican companies are still selling stocks certificates. I know that they used to pay a really nice 15 to even 20% dividend in the past.

Another thing I would do is rent an office in Santo Domingo and become a wholesaler and exporter of Amber and Larimar, two products that are in great demand. The DR Amber for being among the best in the world and Larimar for being the DR the only place found in the world. This would require some leg work to establish contact with jewelers abroad. Or you can just stick to selling it on Ebay.

Some good ideas here. The ebay business from DR may be challenge with the shipping costs
 

pi2

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For lower risk international bond funds or ETF s denominated in dollars are attractive to many people. Going rate is 6.5%. An advantage is that funds can be withdrawn at short notice - e.g. 1 week
Brokers such as www.internax.com can handle the transactions.
But also common advice is not to put all the cash in one basket.
An idea, do you own due dilligence...........

pi2




If was looking to play around with $20k in the DR today, I would buy a 1 or 2 bedroom condo in Sosua, being the cheapest place you can find. You can get a nice furnished condo or apartment by the beach for $30,000 to $50,000. ?A couple of years ago you could buy one for as low as 18,000 ?
Then I would hand it over to an agency for travelers? bookings, the company would do all the work and you could most likely make 400-500 dollars per week without having to do anything.
Condo,Condos for sale and rent Dominican Republic*-*Dominican Republic Real Estate sale listings

Another thing I would do is to find out if those huge Dominican companies are still selling stocks certificates. I know that they used to pay a really nice 15 to even 20% dividend in the past.

Another thing I would do is rent an office in Santo Domingo and become a wholesaler and exporter of Amber and Larimar, two products that are in great demand. The DR Amber for being among the best in the world and Larimar for being the DR the only place found in the world. This would require some leg work to establish contact with jewelers abroad. Or you can just stick to selling it on Ebay.
 

PeteyPablo

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You can always learn how to be a day trader for the stock market or forex. Just as risky as some of the ideas presented here in my opinion. The upside is that you are independent from any physical location, all you need is a pc and an internet connection, and your earning potential in only limited by your knowledge/experience.
 

PeteyPablo

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I keep reading about the bank story, what good is $2000 a year!?!

To invest money is always a risk, so you might end up losing $2000 a year but I think when it comes to making profit to me $2000 a year is a smack in the face knowing it came out of $20000!

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Get yourself a HD Cam, find the finest hoochies..

1. You got Mike in Brazil, well.. you or your friend could be in DR.
2. You got the bang bus driving around in the States, well.. get yourself a ride and drive around DR.
3. etc.

Instead of paying high USA $, you're in a country that takes less for doing more.. the internet is called world wide web. Get that money all over the world while getting your dck sckd in paradise! What more could you ask for?!?


Had to be someone from Miami to mention porn and Bang Bus! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
 

PeteyPablo

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Ahhh Sh*t, I haven't seen that video. That is one of the rare subjects I think I am choosing to stay ignorant about :surprised:speechles
 

Eddy

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Hi Eddy, Banco Leon and Banco Popular BOTH offer 16% Interest on a Peso 7 year CD. Interest is paid 6 monthly. Rates (12%+) are also available for 1,2,3,4 and 5 year periods. You MUST mention you want the "BANCO CENTRAL CD" as both banks work as a third party on their behalve.
J
Thanks for the info. Will look into that. (Sorry about the highjack)
 

Mr_DR

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The trillions he had to spend to clean up Bush's problems, you mean?



Sorry but your excuse got old about two years ago,

Bush spent $410 billion in deficit spending per year, while Obama is running up an average of $1.413 trillion in deficit spending per year ? or $1.003 trillion a year more than Bush.