Editor’s note: "Retire Abroad Before 55" is part 12 of an ongoing series on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part one is How to Retire...
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Retirement isn’t what it used to be. In the past, most people expected to work diligently until their mid-sixties, get a pension, rely on Social Security and perhaps head for sunnier climes...
Start with the basics, from visas to propertyExpect a lot of bureaucracy and planningDon’t assume there will be tax advantages Four in the afternoon and it’s already dark. Outside it’s three degrees...
Patty Blue Hayes moved to Panama from California to save money as she approached retirement.However, she's struggled to find remote roles after losing her main source of income last year.She said side...
We're a retired couple from Dallas — can we afford to live abroad on Social Security alone? Retirement is a time for Americans to live the life they’ve dreamed of — or...
Taking your business offshore isn’t just about growing – it’s a smart, legal way to reduce your tax burden. Many countries actively encourage foreign entrepreneurs by offering a second residency in exchange...
Taxation stirs global debate like little else. In some nations, taxes are little more than a whisper. In others, they roar, with the local revenue service claiming up to half of your...
Retirement is a time for Americans to live the life they’ve dreamed of — or at least what's affordable — and that can sometimes mean leaving the U.S. behind. Imagine trading city...
It was 2006 when I moved to Mexico, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in a tropical climate. I chose Mazatlán, a mid-size city on the west coast, which I had fallen...
My husband and I made reasonable salaries living in NYC but weren't happy about retirement.When we started looking abroad, we realized our money would go a lot farther.We moved to Mexico in...
I'm often asked about the “best” countries for people looking to retire abroad. There's no easy answer to that question, since countries have different qualities, and individuals have different needs from the...
The Portugal Golden Visa Program is one of the most popular residency by investment programs in Europe and in the world. The program offers residency in Portugal after the investor makes a...
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinAre you wondering what it means to be wealthy in Thailand and if it's possible to move there? Thailand welcomes Americans at various life stages; it's...
Share The Article Thinking of swapping the United States for Europe, but you have no idea where to even start? Moving abroad is never easy, though, what with all those visa applications...
Travel My husband and I felt like we didn't save enough money to retire in the US. So we moved to Mexico and built our dream home. Essay by John Newton 2024-11-15T12:21:02Z...
My husband and I made reasonable salaries living in NYC but weren't happy about retirement.When we started looking abroad, we realized our money would go a lot farther.We moved to Mexico in...
Political refugees, they rush to the safety and security of America. They don’t leave America—right?You might be surprised. Among the more than 700,000 Americans who receive their Social Security benefits abroad, you’ll...
In a scenario reminiscent of 2016, Donald Trump's re-election has prompted many Americans to reconsider their options for leaving the country. According to immigration attorneys speaking with Fortune, affluent Americans have already...
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinThinking about how to move out of the U.S? You’re not alone: With the country gripped by the election, many Americans are seriously considering making a...
Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinFor those looking to make a move overseas, either full- or part-time, Panama makes sense for a whole host of reasons. Chief among them… year-round warm...