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7 Reasons To Retire To Antigua

The idyllic image of relaxing on a palm tree fringed beach on a Caribbean Island is part of the dream for many people. Add to that tax and financial incentives and it provides excellent reasons to retire to Antigua. Here we set out a great opportunity to enjoy your retirement in Antigua. …

Best Places To Retire In The World

From seeking warmer weather to living someplace where your money will go farther, there are many advantages to retiring abroad. Several countries stand out for their safety, ease of attaining a visa and health care systems as benefits to supplement the retiree lifestyle. Here are some of the best places to retire abroad. …

Organising Your Retirement To Spain

Retirement abroad is increasingly popular with over one million British expats having their pension paid overseas and Spain is by far and away the most popular destination. The visa requirements for Brits have become more onerous now that the UK is no longer a member of the EU, but Spain is sure to remain a popular…

Top Tips For Managing Currency Risks When Retiring Abroad

Retiring to a life overseas, comes with many important considerations, not least of all how to manage the exchange and international transfer of your money, be it accumulated savings or ongoing income. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Tom Arnold of Currency Index There are various options open to you in terms of the…

The Happiest Countries For Retirement

Retirement is a big part of life for so many. It should be an opportunity to enjoy life freely without work commitments and be as happy as one can be. But how much does it cost to retire in the countries that have the highest happiness levels? Which benefits do these countries offer? Is it…

13 Inspirational Destinations To Visit When You Retire

For many people, travel is more than a favourite hobby. It’s a yearning to want to go and see amazing new places, understand different cultures and maybe even learn a new language. Unfortunately, family commitments, career aspirations and mortgage obligations often get in the way. Life happens and that trip of a lifetime to…

Where The World Wants To Retire To The Most

Conducted by money.co.uk, the research analysed how often retirees worldwide are searching on Google to retire to particular countries overseas, and it’s France that tops the retirement wish lists of 20 countries – more than anywhere else worldwide. France is followed by Canada and Argentina, while Spain comes in at number six. …

How Will Your UK Pension Be Taxed If You Move To Europe?

Many Britons have been putting their retirement plans to sunny southern Europe on hold for two or more years while the UK extracts itself from the EU. Covid lockdowns mean the opportunities to sell a UK home and buy a property in Europe have been limited. The ending of travel restrictions will release pent-up…

Painless Ways to Boost Your Retirement Funds

Saving for retirement doesn’t need to be a chore. Tweaking certain spending habits and paying off debt are two steps you can take to make it easier to boost your retirement funds. Using technology that allows you to automate your savings deposits is another. None of these will cost you more than a few…

Where Is The Best Location To Retire Abroad?

Most people look forward to the day they can kick up their feet and enjoy all the years of hard work behind them. Retirement. There are many decisions to make about it, but one of the biggest: is where to settle down? Here, we’re sharing the best places across the world to retire. …