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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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    In Portugal you will be taxed so you should reach out to a tax expert.

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    Can you speak about Boquete (more temperate climate). . . . . looking to escape the heat

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    I will be out all day and unable to attend this excellent workshop. Can you please send me a recording. Thank you in advance for considering my request. Paula pbiwer@yahoo.com
    Here is my question: can you suggest one or two American Expat friendship groups, and Lisboa?

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    Anyone know why the link does not take us to the seminar? I tried calling IL but couldnt talk to a live person.

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    I've never been asked that before and honestly I've never looked. There is plenty of salsa and places to go dancing and dance studios offering all styles of dance so if you love dancing you'll be able to find something.

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    for Portugal I'd suggest plan and trip and look around since only you can decide where you want to live. Train travel is affordable throughout the country and there are buses and uber. Do keep in mind that all of the country is cobblestoned which can be dangerous as we age.

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    Hi,
    climate change is my biggest convern when considering location What countries are predicted to suffer and which ones are predicted to be safer from climate change related disasters?

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    what impact does the Panama Canal have on Panama city - boat traffic, pollution? how many beaches are swimmable?

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    how bad are mosquitos in Panama City?

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    how important is it to speak a second language

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    Hello,

    Every situation is different, but a lot of people prefer to sell most of their stuff before moving. The fees to ship, depending on the amount of things you'd like to bring, can be very costly - extra customs charges might also apply. I do know someone who moved all her belongings to France... it's a certain budget and a lot of paperwork, but can be done. I moved with just my clothes and a few momentos and restocked here. I could find everything I needed.

    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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    i did it but theres no audio

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    What about Panama? Any trips planned?

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    MICHAELWHITEDESIGNS
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    About speaking English daily in these cities/countries?

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    Your medicare is not usable outside the US. You will be able to use it anytime you return, even if you teturn for only a few days Social Security is received no matter where in the world you reside. As far as applying, I did mine completely on line. Your payments are also done electronically. If you have other sources of income, you should put off applying for social security as long as you can afford up to age 70. Also look into having a spouse that has the lowest income collect Social Security at full retirement age, and you can receive income based on your spouses Social Security. Your spouse can delay collecting their Social Security until they get closer to the age 70 so they receive a greater income. The only downside is if your spouse dies before you do, you will only collect the amount they would’ve received. Had they retired at the same age you did, not their extended retirement age. Do your research!

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    Hi Thanks for responding! Im at klarson417@gmail.com

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    I'm talking about the Algarve which is in the south. The north is lovely but cold and wet during the winters, and we are warm weather people. Porto has a large expat population as do many others like Braga, Coimbra and more.

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    In Portugal's Algarve you can get by on only English but knowing some Portuguese is a sign of respect and besides that is good for our aging minds.

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    replied to MICHAELWHITEDESIGNS on last edited by
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    English is widely spoken in Portugal's Algarve.

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    Cant access the workshop unfortunately

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