Retire On Your Social Security Check In These 5 Countries

More than 700,000 Americans already collect Social Security in another country, and the number has nearly doubled in 20 years. Five countries built a residence visa for a retiree on a fixed monthly check, and one of them writes your discounts straight into law. Here is what each one really asks to see in 2026, the town Americans actually settle in, and the honest catch buried in every single one. CHAPTERS 0:00 The official who wants your retirement check 2:41 The 2027 squeeze you already live in 5:28 Your check follows you across the border 6:47 The one real catch: Medicare 9:45 Portugal and the D7 12:19 Costa Rica and the pensionado 13:55 Ecuador, paid in US dollars 15:33 Mexico, the warning 18:34 Panama, the best deal on earth 22:09 The move vs staying 27:18 Margaret's porch 29:40 Which door is yours