3 Places to Retire Internationally RETIRE IN STYLE
E ven if you’ve always planned for a comfortable retirement in the United States, choosing to live internationally could be a smart alternative to improve your standard of living in retirement. International Living Magazine’s Retirement Index has tracked objective retirement metrics — like the cost of living, democratic stability, and healthcare — for the last 40 years. They also take into account reports of correspondents actively living abroad. Here are some of their top picks for international retirement destinations. Panama Panama ranks No. 2 in International Living Magazine’s list of best places to retire internationally. With its tropical climate, proximity to the United States, excellent health care, and low tax burden, it’s easy to see why. In Panama City, you can expect to pay at least $2,600 a month in living expenses, but housing costs are substantially lower outside of
democracy, safety, and socialized health care that’s only available once you’ve obtained residency, Costa Rica also offers climates for just about everybody — from the lush jungles of the south to the hot, dry beaches of Guanacaste in the northwest. Expect to find large communities of expats to help you acclimate. Mexico The first things that come to mind for most people when you mention Mexico are margaritas and beach umbrellas, but this country offers a lot more than that. For starters, Mexico features an enticingly low cost of living. International Living estimates a couple could live in Mexico on anywhere from $1,500–$3,000 per month, depending on location, including health care expenses. Once you’ve obtained residency status, you can sign up for national health care plans that offer full coverage for just a few hundred dollars annually.
major metropolitan markets. Panama also offers excellent discounts, up to 25% off of things like airline tickets, hotels, and energy costs through its Pensionado program. Costa Rica If it’s a textbook paradise you’re looking for, look no further than Costa Rica. Thanks to a 1948 decision to abolish their military and direct all of those funds to health care and education, Costa Rica is often referred to as the “Switzerland of Central America.” Known for its stable
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Meet-and-Greet With Michelle Cook, Clay County Sheriff Candidate When: Thursday, March 12; 4:00–6:00 p.m. Where: WRN Fleming Island Office Location Informed voters are smart voters. Stop by our Fleming Island office to meet Michelle Cook, Clay County Sheriff candidate. She’ll be greeting citizens, answering questions, and sharing why she wants to be your next sheriff. We are excited to provide the venue for you to visit and to get to know one of your candidates before walking into the voting booth. This event is open to all clients and their friends.
Herbert University Center, Jacksonville, FL Retiring has changed. Fresh challenges have created a new retirement landscape, and retirees are looking for the right education to explain in detail how these challenges affect them personally. In our single-evening Baby Boomer Basics course, you’ll discover how to navigate this new landscape in order to prepare yourself better for success in setting and reaching your retirement goals. This course will cover taxes, Social Security, estate planning, health care, and more! We want you to leave our course feeling more prepared than ever for life after work. Adam is the speaker, and the course is open to all clients, their friends, and prospective clients.
Wolf Retirement American Retirement Institute Educational Course When: Wednesday, March 18; 6:00–7:30 p.m. Where: University of North Florida, Adam
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