How to Retire Overseas : Everything You Need

The definitive guide for anyone dreaming of a move to paradise. Whether motivated by a desire for adventure, or the need to make the most of a diminished nest egg, more and more Americans are considering an overseas retirement. Drawing on her more than three decades of experience helping people relocate happily and successfully, Kathleen Peddicord shows how living in an unconventional retirement destination can cost less than a traditional home in Florida or Arizona. Peddicord addresses all of the essential issues, including: • Death • Taxes • Health Care • Bank Accounts Whether readers are interested in relatively unknown havens like Nicaragua, well-traveled areas in Italy, or need some help deciding, How to Retire Overseasis the ultimate guide to making retirement dreams come true.

Introduction	p. xi
Ten Steps You Can Take Now at Home	p. 1
Know Yourself	p. 1
Budget Your New Life Overseas	p. 10
Take Out a Map	p. 19
Research Residency Options	p. 23
Get Good Tax Advice	p. 27
Shop for Health Insurance	p. 33
Learn the Local Real Estate Market (for Both Sales and Rentals)	p. 41
Figure Out What to Do with All Your Stuff	p. 50
Set Up a Virtual Home Office	p. 56
Consider Part-Time Retirement Overseas	p. 61
Looking for Something Specific	p. 63
Cheap Living	p. 63
Luxury Living on a Budget	p. 73
Retire to the Beach	p. 77
Escape to the Mountains	p. 79
Top Choices with School-Aged Children	p. 82
Entrepreneurs Welcome	p. 87
Best Health Care	p. 92
Great Weather	p. 95
No Language Barrier	p. 97
Part-Time Retirement Overseas	p. 99
Easy Access to Home	p. 99
Tax-Friendly Jurisdiction	p. 101
Established Expat Community	p. 104
Fully Wired Location	p. 107
Special Benefits for Foreign Retirees	p. 109
The World's Fourteen Top Retirement Havens	p. 117
Argentina	p. 118
Belize	p. 125
Croatia	p. 130
Dominican Republic	p. 136
Ecuador	p. 140
France	p. 146
Ireland	p. 153
Italy	p. 157
Malaysia	p. 161
Mexico	p. 168
Nicaragua	p. 173
Panama	p. 181
Thailand	p. 188
Uruguay	p. 194
Settling In	p. 201
Renting, Renovating, or Building Your New Home	p. 201
Setting Up: Furnishing Your Home and Finding Household Help	p. 213
Establishing an Administrative Infrastructure: Opening Bank Accounts, Arranging Utilities, Paying Bills, and Filing Tax Returns	p. 218
Getting Around: Owning a Vehicle and Obtaining a Driver's License	p. 224
Becoming Part of Your New Community: Learning the Language and Making Friends	p. 229
How to Make the Most of Your New Life	p. 236
Overcoming Challenges and Cultural Differences	p. 239
Margarita Madness	p. 239
The Language Barrier	p. 243
The Hassle Factor	p. 245
Managing Your Expectations	p. 248
The Mañana Factor	p. 251
Handling Panic	p. 253
Frequently Asked (and Not So Crazy) Questions	p. 258
Conclusion: The Two Most Valuable Things I've Learned as an American Abroad	p. 265
Appendix: Estimated Monthly Costs of Living by Country (U.S. Dollars)	p. 271
Index	p. 277
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How to Retire Overseas : Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (for Less) Abroad

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