I Left the US at 58 With $1,400/Month — Here's What Nobody Tells You

Описание: 🌍 I Left the US at 58 With $1,400/Month — Here's What Nobody Tells You

At 58, the math just didn't add up anymore. $5,000+ a month to live "comfortably" in the US — versus $1,200 to $1,600 a month for the same quality of life abroad. I did the research. I ran the numbers. And I made the move. In this video, I'm breaking down everything I found — the good, the uncomfortable, and the stuff the retirement magazines never actually tell you.

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0:00 — The moment I realized the math didn't work
1:30 — The numbers that broke my brain (BLS & MIT data)
4:00 — What $1,400/month actually buys you: Portugal, Mexico & Greece
7:30 — The things NOBODY talks about (healthcare, loneliness, identity)
11:00 — Medicare abroad — the truth you need to hear
13:00 — Can you still collect Social Security if you live abroad?
15:30 — The 5-step checklist before you make any decisions
17:00 — Final thoughts & what this really comes down to

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📊 SOURCES & DATA IN THIS VIDEO
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• Bureau of Labor Statistics — Consumer Expenditure Survey 2024
• MIT Living Wage Calculator (Phoenix, AZ)
• International Living Annual Global Retirement Index 2025 & 2026
• Expat Insider Global Expat Survey 2024 (12,000+ respondents)
• AARP Retirement Confidence Survey 2024
• Stanford Center on Longevity — Retirement Transitions Study 2024
• Social Security Administration — Benefits Abroad Guidelines
• World Health Organization — World Health Systems Ranking

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❓ QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS
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Can I retire abroad on Social Security alone?
Can I collect Social Security if I live outside the US?
Does Medicare work in other countries?
What happens to my Medicare if I move abroad?
How much money do I need to retire in Portugal?
How much does it cost to live in Mexico as an American retiree?
Is it safe to retire in Mexico as an American?
What is the cheapest country to retire in for Americans?
Can I retire in Greece as an American?
What is the best country to retire in 2025 2026?
How do I get health insurance if I retire abroad?
What is the cost of living in Lisbon for retirees?
What is the cost of living in Lake Chapala Mexico?
What is the cost of living in Merida Mexico for Americans?
Is it worth retiring abroad to save money?
What are the downsides of retiring abroad?
How do taxes work if I retire outside the US?
Do I still pay US taxes if I live abroad?
Can Americans retire in Europe?
What is the D7 visa Portugal?
How much money do I need for the D7 visa in Portugal?
How do I retire in Mexico as an American?
What is the best place to retire in Europe on a budget?
What is it really like to retire abroad?
Is retiring abroad lonely?
What should I know before retiring abroad?

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▶ Portugal's D7 Visa Explained: Step-by-Step for Americans

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📌 CHAPTERS AT A GLANCE
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This video covers the real, data-backed truth about retiring abroad on a fixed income — including the parts most channels skip over. Whether you're 5 years from retirement or already there, the numbers in this video might genuinely change how you think about your options.

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