ncdad1 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Saw these costs on the wire today. Stretch out retirement funds by heading overseas, where everything from housing to health care can cost less (though keep in mind that Medicare coverage doesn't apply outside the U.S., so you'll need a private policy). InternationalLiving.com rates popular retirement destinations on real estate costs, quality of health care, ease of integration, climate, and more. Top pick for 2012: Ecuador. Don't ignore rising health costs A year in a nursing home averages $78,110 a year, says the Metlife Mature Markets Institute. Not including that, a 65-year-old couple today will spend $230,000 on out-of-pocket medical expenses, estimates Fidelity. ..http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2012/retirement/1204/gallery.investing-advice-seniors.moneymag/6.html Edited April 13, 2012 by ncdad1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaJ Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Do you have a link to that article? It would be nice to see what other places they rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannahjo Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Ecuador is on the top in some reports I have seen. Panama and CR are always on top places as well. Your post is focused this time is strictly on costs and particularly health care. Obviously many other factors and the reason so many of us on this site selcted Costa Rica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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