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We retired early 14 years ago and moved abroad because the US was too expensive.We set our sights on Cuenca, Ecuador, which has moderate weather and is super walkable.Our cost of living...
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According to the Social Security Administration, in 2024, nearly 68 million Americans received a Social Security benefit each and every month, totaling roughly $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. While...
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More than 760,000 people receive Social Security benefits while living abroad each year, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, not every potential beneficiary is eligible to receive payments overseas. If you're...
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By Autumn Spredemann Contributing Writer As a record number of Americans turn 65 this year, retiring abroad is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many. Former U.S. residents — or “expats” — say...
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Retiring abroad is becoming more common, with many American retirees fleeing the country in search of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing.According to a Social Security Administration (SSA) report,...
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There are approximately 4.4 million overseas Americans, and about 2.8 of them are of voting age. Citizens living abroad can use absentee voting to cast their ballot, in some cases, even if...
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If you want to find work in Spain but don’t speak the language yet, it can be difficult to secure employment, but it's not impossible. The Local spoke to some of the...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Travel I couldn't afford US retirement on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've since visited 43 countries and am happier. As told to Alcynna Lloyd 2024-10-21T15:24:16Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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Not every retirement dream works out quite as expected. Sometimes, there’s an unexpected U-turn.When Kate and Dan Morse retired to Portugal in 2018, they had done a lot of research and learned...
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At age 62, Mariah is close to retirement, but the Wisconsin native dreams of living out her golden years in Portugal, where she can enjoy a lower cost of living — along...
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When you think of Panama, you might remember history class, learning about the famous waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. And lately you may have heard about the country when Panama...
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Old Town Riga captivated us the moment we stepped onto its cobblestone streets and saw the medieval architecture. What stories were embedded in these stone walls, narrow passages, and town squares?The aroma...
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Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on how former President Trump is beating Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy on ‘The Evening Edit.’ Former President Trump is promising to end...
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In recent years, more seniors have been choosing to retire abroad, with Europe emerging as a particularly popular destination. According to recent data, over 700,000 Americans receive Social Security payments while living...
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Donald Trump is proposing a significant tax break for US citizens living overseas, aiming to relieve the unique burden faced by approximately 9 million Americans abroad. This tax relief for expatriates is...
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Did you know that the Belize QRP (Qualified Retirement Program) went through something of an update in 2024? In this article, we outline the changes including lower age requirements, expanded income sources,...
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More and more Americans are retiring abroad due to escalating healthcare costs and the general cost of living in the United States. The strong dollar makes even well-developed countries an attractive destination...
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This retiree, 68, pays $460 in rent a month to live in Mexico — how living abroad can unlock affordability At 50, Janet Blaser made a bold move. Tired of her precarious...
