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Have you ever thought about retiring overseas? I have

Normally we don’t reprint articles on Champagne Living, but I find the possibility of retiring in a country where my money would go farther and last longer very appealing. As a traveler, I also like the idea of immersing myself in a different culture. With that in mind, I’ve gotten permission from International Living to place this article here in hopes that you might benefit.

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In the U.S. today, almost nobody has saved enough to retire comfortably. But in places overseas, where the cost of living is low and the quality of life is high, even a modest nest egg stretches comfortably. And the best part is: You don’t even have to move full-time to benefit.

“There are no hard and fast rules for what retirement has to look like these days,” says Jennifer Stevens,International Living Executive Editor. “And by taking your retirement overseas, you open a treasure trove of possibilities. The lower cost of living in many safe, warm-weather, welcoming spots outside the U.S. means the opportunities are boundless and retirees can select just the right way to take advantage of the good-value living they find. Some pick up and move full-time. Others choose to travel for a year or two, spending less than it would cost them to stay home. Still others spend part of the year abroad.”

Here are nine ways to retire better for less overseas, According to International Living’s report:

#1 The Early Retiree

Because savings stretch in the right places overseas, these retirees are able to choose the ultimate dream for many North Americans and retire early.

#2 The Test Driver

You don’t have to choose one place right away. These retirees try out different spots, perhaps for a month or two at a time, maybe spread out over several years, to find the one perfect for their retirement abroad.

#3 The Roving Retiree

With so many low-cost, easy-living locales to choose from, these retirees enjoy a travel-rich lifestyle with the aim of finding that ideal retirement home overseas. These retirees enjoy exploring one place at a time before moving on to the next destination on their wish-list.

#4 The Solo Traveler

Lots of safe, good-value spots overseas have built-in expat groups, which makes it easy for singles to travel comfortably, make friends, and easily become part of a community of like-minded retirees.

#5 The House Sitter

These retirees live in and look after a house while its owner is away—rent-free. It’s a cost-effective way to travel all over the world.

#6 The European Explorer

Europe isn’t as expensive as you probably think. These retirees enjoy all the romance, good weather, great food, art, and history the Old World has to offer…and can do it for less than it costs to stay home.

#7 The Snowbirder

You don’t have to retire overseas full-time to save money and live better. These retirees choose to escape the cold and spend their winters in sunny locales—often on the beach—and spend less than they would to stay home.

#8 The Part-Timer

Two months in South America, six weeks in Europe, a fall spent in Southeast Asia…these retirees do whatever works for them, carving out a little time each year to explore someplace new or revisit a good-value place they love.

#9 The Slow Traveler

The clue is in the title—this means of travel allows you take it at your own pace. There’s no rush in exploring all the world has to offer. It’s an adventure. These retirees stay as long as their tourist visa will allow in any country around the world. Plus, the freedom to go where you want, whenever you like, for however long is valuable leverage in keeping costs down.

  • Read more about retiring overseas, nine retirees share their stories, here: The 9 Ways to Retire Overseas for Less

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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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