Inside the Trend of Americans Retiring Abroad

As aging U.S. residents deal with soaring costs of living, some say retiring in another country is a great option.
Inside the Trend of Americans Retiring Abroad
A day at the seaside tourist resort of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo State, Mexico, on Feb. 15, 2019. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images
Autumn Spredemann
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As a record number of Americans turn 65 this year, retiring abroad is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many. Former U.S. residents—or “expats”—say it offers a solution to soaring costs of living and health care in the United States. This dream, however, comes with a disclaimer: There are still plenty of challenges to navigate in other countries.

For some retirement-age expats, finding a slower pace of life, a sense of community, and a temperate climate were reasons enough to pull up stakes.

Autumn Spredemann
Autumn Spredemann
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Autumn is a South America-based reporter covering primarily Latin American issues for The Epoch Times.
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