[Barron's] It’s Complicated to Retire Abroad. Here Are 4 Considerations Before Diving In.
One of our retirement planning clients is hoping to retire to Mexico. Her process was recently featured in Barron's. Retiring abroad is more complicated than you'd imagine. We've been working on her plan for about a year now. While she has been researching the social aspects of living in Mexico -- finding a community she likes, consulting with other expatriates, and renting a place for an extended stay, we are looking into factors that a retirement advisor normally wouldn’t have to consider: the country’s income-tax rates, property taxes, and currency conversions. And, there is a myriad of other considerations that need to be taken into account before the big move happens. The article gives some helpful tips that will help you get a good idea of the process and what to look for if moving abroad is something you're considering.