Belize for a mellinial retirement

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Member since 04 August 2017

Jsherm007Member04 August 2017 20:21:02

Hello - I'm currently 37, live in FL. I am down to Panama, Belize or Costa Rica as my choices to retire to in 2018. I am trying to find the best place that would be good for a mellinial retirement. It seems most programs for expat retirees don't help me at my age.

So I look at facing the following:

- not being free of import taxes due not qualifying for certain programs
- not getting discounts / benefits (Panama program sounds great!)
- don't have a pension but have funds that exceed the minimum
- trying to find a place that will grow with me as my interests surely will change
- still interested in quality healthcare for some time to come
- also seeking English language countries or good size pockets of speakers

Are there ways to get around some of these obstacles? Is one place better than another if I can't get these program benefits?

Will The Old Serial expat

Member since 11 October 2016

Will The OldSerial expat04 August 2017 21:28:32

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I might be wrong, but I doubt you and Belize would be a good long term match.

Jsherm007 Member

Member since 04 August 2017

Jsherm007Member04 August 2017 21:46:41

I plan to take a 1-2 week trip. It is a concern of mine too long term. But wasn't sure if one of the 3-5 popular areas might work. Are you there currently Will?

Monkey Town brew Serial expat

Member since 04 January 2016

Monkey Town brewSerial expat09 August 2017 01:31:21

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Yeah. I agree with Will. Belize is awesome in so many ways, but you're several years from getting around import duties. And healthcare here is fine for us, but specialized stuff is rare or non existent.

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