Retiring in certain countries can save you a boatload of money and give you a higher standard of living. But it is easier to forge a new life in some foreign lands than in others, according to Live and Invest Overseas.
The publication recently compiled a list of the five countries to which it’s easiest for U.S. citizens to relocate.
Kathleen Peddicord — Live and Invest Overseas founding publisher and author of the book “How to Retire Overseas” — says of the five countries:
“These havens are easily accessible from the States — some you can even drive to. They offer straightforward residency programs specifically designed to attract expats. And, in all, you can live a much richer life on as little as $1,200 — that’s less than the average Social Security check.”
These countries are all in or near Latin America, a region that is even cheaper for U.S. expatriates today than it was just 10 years back, due to the current strength of the U.S. dollar.
The five nations — and the main reasons for which Live and Invest Overseas considers them easiest for American expatriates — are:
- Belize: The Qualified Retirement Program, open to folks age 45 and older, is among the fastest residency programs.
- Colombia: People are hospitable and the country is eager to attract foreign investors, including folks looking to buy property.
- Dominican Republic: Residency is easy to obtain and living is cheap — even on Social Security.
- Mexico: The country is one border away — a relatively easy drive — and home to many well-established expatriate communities.
- Panama: The country is well-connected to most U.S. cities and is a hub for travel to anywhere else in Latin America.
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