The Dark Side of Retiring Abroad

Retiring overseas gets sold as the move that makes a smaller nest egg work. This episode walks through the costs that don't show up on the cost-of-living blogs: healthcare, US taxes that follow you for life, currency swings, account access, visas and property, and the price of coming home, with the real numbers on each.Why the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion shelters almost none of a retiree's income, and what you still owe the IRS every year abroadHow dropping Medicare to save money triggers a permanent penalty that can double your premium for lifeThe exchange-rate and account-access traps that can erase the cost-of-living savings you moved forTake the free Retirement Income Roadmap (7 questions, about 30 seconds): incomeoverwealth.com/mapWatch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWd_5NDXuVwThis episode is educational and focused on strategy and math. Always consult a qualified tax or financial professional before making personal financial decisions.