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The Best Places in the World to Retire in 2025 Workshop

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    GREATWN
    wrote on 1 Dec 2024, 21:46 last edited by
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    Hello! We are considering retiring to either France, Mexico, Panama or Portugal. Visas can be somewhat tricky. Do you recommend an immigration attorney to assist us with this process? If so, would that be an attorney in the U.S. or in the country we are considering? And how do we get a list of knowledgeable and reputable attornies? Also, I read that it is advisable to get an attorney to review home or apartment rental contracts since laws vary in these countries. How would we get a good attorney for this process as well? Thank you!

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    GREATWN
    wrote on 1 Dec 2024, 21:55 last edited by
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    Hello! We are considering retiring to either France, Mexico, Panama or Portugal. Visas can be tricky. Do you recommend consulting an immigration attorney first? And would they be attornies in the U.S. or the country we are interested in? And how do we find these attornies? A similar question relates to renting a home or apartment. I read that it is a good idea to have a local attorney review the contract since countries have very different laws related to this process. Any thoughts or information would be greatly appreciated.

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    RPOLLAK
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 00:41 last edited by
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    We are big music people. What countries/cities have the best nighlife (as in live music, not "club" music).

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    MIKELMARTIN2
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 03:54 last edited by
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    what are the financial requirements for residency as a couple in Panama?

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    PATNAPVO
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 05:35 last edited by
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    What about moving? I mean physically. Do you recommend shipping all your furniture, appliances, books, cd's, etc. Or should you just dump all that and start from scratch?
    What type of electricity is available in these 5 places?
    Is online shopping easy and reasonable abroad? During covid I got used to using Amazon a lot. I know Walmart and other common US stores have an international presence, Can I shop online with them? What about HSN and QVC?

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    BRIONY_SCHREIBER
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 12:15 last edited by
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    Does anyone have a recommendation for Financial Planner to help set up alternative "Passive Income" that meets the ERV requirements?

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    JEN
    replied to SONDRASMILES1 on 2 Dec 2024, 13:00 last edited by
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    Just come back here tomorrow!

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    JEN
    replied to STUSIAKBJ on 2 Dec 2024, 13:00 last edited by
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    Just come right back here tomorrow.

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    JEN
    replied to SONDRASMILES1 on 2 Dec 2024, 13:01 last edited by
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    Well, I mean today, Monday!

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    JEN
    replied to STUSIAKBJ on 2 Dec 2024, 13:02 last edited by
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    To clarify, I mean come back here at noon eastern time today--Monday.

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    DPOAH
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 15:11 last edited by
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    please advise how much of the native language you need for each location or can you get by with just Englis and a transilator app

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    JULIELYNHARRISON 1
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:42 last edited by
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    I am a musician and I'm wondering what is the best way to research the community music scene in various places overseas.

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    DICK.NELSON45
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:42 last edited by
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    • fastest place and easy to get 2nd cititzenship

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    Is it practical, or safe, to drive from the US to Panama?

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    REDBUDBIZ
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:43 last edited by
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    I know that Italy isn’t one of the countries being discussed today, but it was just on the news that there were certain towns there that are selling houses for a dollar. Do you have any information/knowledge about this?

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    DICK.NELSON45
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:43 last edited by
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    safest place to retire?

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    JEN
    replied to WFALCONE18 on 2 Dec 2024, 16:51 last edited by
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    Are you talking Euro or US Dollar? Really, it doesn't matter. I would say, yes, that's plenty to live on in Ireland. I'm in Ireland right now -- and am tracking down some Americans living here who can give us some firsthand insights. Watch your magazine.

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    GGGALOHA
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:53 last edited by
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    Do you have a personal contact member at each country or location that can be hired to guide and advise me as to what and where it takes to move there I would fly in to meet them Somewhere like Porta Vallarta

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    GREATWN
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:53 last edited by
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    We are interested in retiring to either France, Mexico, Panama or Portugal. Getting visas can be tricky for those of us who haven’t done it in the past. Do you recommend getting an immigration attorney? If so, would that be one in the U.S. or the country we’re interested in? How do we find a knowledgeable immigration attorney?

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    TRAVEL 0
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:53 last edited by
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    Please send me the link to the 12:00 Noon Eastern time meeting starting in 7 minutes.

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    KATHRYNWSAX
    wrote on 2 Dec 2024, 16:54 last edited by
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    My husband and I (retired mid sixties) are interested in becoming part time residents in Portugal where my maternal ancestors are from. I speak some Portuguese and am working on improving. We are traveling there soon for three months to explore the country as a possible area in which to buy a condo. Our hope is to buy a place in the Algarve area that can be rented out during the warmest months while we are in the U.S. and spend about half the year in the condo ourselves. We have a certain amount of money to spend but it's not half a million euros, so I'm looking for a real estate manager who can help us in the 200-400,000 Euro range. It seems many I have found are very high end and we need someone willing to help the lower middle range. Any suggestions on how to find someone? Thank you!

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