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Popular Articles about How to Retire Overseas

Since 1997, we've been publishing articles from expats, international relocation experts and amazing expat writers. Here are a few recent articles about retiring abroad.

Where are the best places to retire overseas? Which retirement haven is right for you? France? Ecuador? Panama? Nicaragua? Thailand? Kathleen Peddicord shares the pros and cons of the world's top 9 retirement havens.

Kathleen Peddicord, a well-known overseas retirement and international real estate expert, outlines 9 reasons why people think that they cannot retire abroad and why those reasons don't matter.

To buy real estate--foreign or local--with your retirement funds, you can set up what's called a "self-directed IRA" or "self-directed 401k." In theory, this means you're in a position to "direct" the investment of your account funds. However, you still must go through the custodian, asking him to make the investment for you. He can refuse.

Would you be happier living in an expat neighborhood (i.e. gated expat community) or living in a local neighborhood surrounded by locals? Expats often have strong opinions about this question. How do you feel? What type of neighborhood was best for you?

Do you want to retire overseas, but don't know about the best places to retire abroad? Suzie Hammond offers advice about starting your search.

Lee offers ten tips for people contemplating a move to Central or South America.

Did you know that some countries court foreign retirees offering discounts on things such as medicines, closing costs when buying property and big tax breaks such as zero tax on foreign-earned income and pension, tax-free imports for household goods -- even cars.

Will Medicare be available to retirees in Mexico in the not-to-distant future? Puerto Vallarta expat, Jim Scherrer, discusses this hot topic.

Wayne Sakamoto explains why expatriates need specialized insurance and how to choose it.

Every potential expat needs to research the health implications of a move abroad. Here's a great start.

Can I afford to retire is the question many retirees are asking, particularly in these days of economic crises. Soho Properties offers advice about QDROPS and retiring abroad.

Kuenzi examines the myriad of tax advantaged retirement investment options that Americans abroad have. IRAs, 401(k)s, Roths, Individual 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 527s, and defined benefit employer pension plans are some of the many possible investment choices.

David Kuenzi addresses the problem of Benefitting from the significant tax advantages of qualified retirement accounts is difficult because of their complexity, especially when the special tax implications of living abroad are factored in.

Health insurance is a long-term investment, so take the time to find an insurance intermediary you can trust, and a policy which is right for your situation.

The Best Places to Retire Overseas

Everyone has their own opinion about the best place to retire. If you're thinking about retiring abroad, here are some articles about some of our member's favorites!

Straight-forward advice about obtaining residency in Costa Rica from Lic Giovanna Barrantes. Covers Pensionado, Rentista, starting a business and working as a Representante.

Straight-forward advice about obtaining residency in Costa Rica from Lic Giovanna Barrantes. Covers Pensionado, Rentista, starting a business and working as a Representante.

Costa Rica enjoys a relatively low cost of living. Barrantes covers the basic costs. Expats living in Costa Rica can live comfortably on $1,500 a month and luxuriously on $3,000 a month.

Costa Rica enjoys a relatively low cost of living. Barrantes covers the basic costs. Expats living in Costa Rica can live comfortably on $1,500 a month and luxuriously on $3,000 a month.

Gracias, Honduras is a true hidden jewel - totally unspoiled and much like a century ago. You'll need to know Spanish as this town of 12,000 has less than a dozen expats, but this peaceful place offers a low cost of living, little crime and one of the largest tracts of cloud forest left in Central America.

Gracias, Honduras is a true hidden jewel - totally unspoiled and much like a century ago. You'll need to know Spanish as this town of 12,000 has less than a dozen expats, but this peaceful place offers a low cost of living, little crime and one of the largest tracts of cloud forest left in Central America.

Salta, Argentina offers city living starting at $72,000. Colonial Salta has the facilities and amenities of a large city with the comfort, safety and hominess of a small town.

Salta, Argentina offers city living starting at $72,000. Colonial Salta has the facilities and amenities of a large city with the comfort, safety and hominess of a small town.

The Costa Rican real estate market is slowly rebounding with steady growth in the greater San Jose metropolitan area in particular.

The Costa Rican real estate market is slowly rebounding with steady growth in the greater San Jose metropolitan area in particular.

At first view, Bogota reminded Kathleen Peddicord of some West Baltimore neighborhoods (where she grew up). But, she found old Bogota to be charming. "While modern Bogota is urban sprawl defined, old Bogota is the most impressive and extensive collection of Spanish colonial structures I've seen," explained Peddicord.

Whether you're looking to live in Amgergris Caye or Belize City, Belize's charm, stability and financial advantages make it a great place to invest in property.

Some simple practical preparations if you intend to move in the Philippines, an overview of government retirement package for potential foreign retirees and more.

With its year-round tropical weather, world class shore diving and rich cultural diversity, Saipan is a destination worth discovering.

Chrystal and Brian Johnson share their views of Uruguay after their first four months living in Uruguay.

Dave DeWall retired abroad to his wife's homeland of the Philippines. They live in a remote jungle area on an amazingly low monthly budget. Yes, such an adventure comes with cold baths, unwanted lizards on his bedroom ceiling and a few other "perqs", but he definitely doesn't miss the rat race and his old life in the U.S.

Romain describes his first days in Costa Rica, "Of course, I haven't yet met any scary snakes or spiders bigger than my hand, but I'm not afraid any more. Do you know why? Because this country gives you confidence. Because people here give you faith in what you can accomplish."

Ron Hoff calls himself a Gringo who discovered that you can make a living and enjoy the good life on a Baja California, Mexico beach. This heartfelt article describes his transformation in his new home on the Baja.

Want to retire in Mexico? Mexico tops International Living's 2008 Retirement Index. Jim Sherrer, real estate expert and expat, shares why Mexico... Puerto Vallarta, in particular, is ones of the best places to retire.

ExpatExchange member, Epicurious, shares advice on moving to Puebla, Mexico.

Live in Chipping Norton and having a baby? One member shares her experience having a baby with the help of midwives.

Do you want to retire in Mexico? The Mexican Riviera consists of over 1,000 miles of Pacific coastline including several of the best places to retire in Mexico. Scherrer's article offers great insight for those considering living in Mexico.