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So You Want to Retire
Is Retirement Abroad Right for You?
After you've been lured by the low cost of living, you've been razzle-dazzled by white sandy beaches or towering mountain views, long before you sell everything you own and move off to a foreign land, there is one question that still needs to be answered.
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One person's ideal retirement haven would be completely inappropriate for another. The decision of where to retire is largely personal, but there are several general considerations:
Access to healthcare
Cost of living
Availability of social activities and entertainment
Climate
Crime rate
Spend time evaluating each possible location, do some background research, then, if possible, visit the area. Wander the streets, talk to the locals and read the latest edition of the local newspaper. Then, go back home and think some more. Select a spot that suits your needs, but also one that felt inviting when you visited.
Don't forget about the lifestyle killer....inflation affecting expats
Something always seems to come along to complicate the retirement plans and lifestyles of retired and retiring expats. The cost of living in some countries always appears to be volatile while others look more stable. Inflation in the countries you have targeted for retirement can be crucial for a tight budget. Global Inflation Rates
Is overseas retirement right for you?....expat retirement
Do you have the ability to pick up new languages easily? Investigate the legal system of your target retirement country. The protection of your home country's constitution will no longer protect you. (Those rights do not follow you to new lands) Check racial, religious, and national origin tolerance levels before you move. If you happen to violate the local "acceptability" standards, results could range anywhere from harassment to life-threatening violence. Retiring overseas is an exciting lifestyle for some. Make sure that it's the right choice for you. Always have an exit plan just in case you want to move back home.
Expatriation is not always easy....getting expat information
The web and USENET can be your best sources. The difficulty comes in deciding, "Who can I trust?" Answer: Trust your instincts and use good judgment.
But what happens if it goes wrong?....repatriation
Your investment in paradise may be financial, emotional or spiritual. Do you have a plan to deal with a decision to leave your adopted country? If not, you should probably be making one.
Financial Reasons for Repatriation
Overspending, Bad Decisions, Misfortune, Medical
Cultural Reasons for Repatriation
Laws Change, Cultural Change, Perception, Perception
An important issue that many tend to overlook when doing their initial retirement planning is whether or not their health insurance is going to be accepted in their new home. While most policies will provide coverage, or at least reimbursement, for policy holders who are traveling in a foreign country, this may not hold true once you take up residence.
Your first step should be to call your health insurance company and ask if your coverage will remain in effect once you retire to your beach, mountain paradise. If the answer is "Yes", you're 50% along the way there. If you find that your health insurance coverage does not go with you into retirement, there are insurance companies that specialize in providing health insurance on a country-by-country basis. All you have to do is Google the term "Expat Health Insurance" and start visiting the web sites.
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It is normal for many insurance providers to require a reasonable waiting period before pre-existing conditions are included, seriously consider staying away from any company that refuses to cover them at all. Another consideration is prescription coverage. Prescription drugs camn be expensive in many countries, and a good cover plan will help you keep more of your retirement money in the bank. Check the reliability and size of health insurance provider, even the most affordable plan is worth nothing if the insurance company goes out of business. Always check the insurance industry rating on a company before you sign anything.
Choosing a Retirement Tax Haven
No country is perfect, you just have to find the one closest to your expectations.
The words "expat", "retirement" and "tax haven" are used together so frequently that you would think it possible to just open a book, pick a tax-free country from the list, and move there. Well, it is that easy, but it's not a good idea without doing some checking first, is it better to rent or to buy expat housing? And after you decide that, will you be happier in a neighborhood or an expat community?
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According to the American Citizens Services (ACS) department of the U.S. State Department, living or earning income outside the U.S. does not relieve a U.S. citizen of the responsibility of filing tax returns.
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