I Ran My Retirement Numbers. Then I Left the Country.

Everyone asked why I moved to Portugal. Nobody asked the real question — how could I afford NOT to? I ran a retirement calculator after I'd already left. The number it spit back is the reason I'm never going back. This is the money video. All of it. The ugly parts too. 🎓 Learn How to Move Abroad Yourself, a Self-Course Masterclass currently on SALE! https://tinyurl.com/y4rjebuz I needed $2.3 million to retire in the US. I didn't have it. So at 56 I moved to Portugal alone with a sick dog and a plan that eventually fell apart — and I still made it work. In this video I'm getting honest about the money: how I funded my move, what happened when my income disappeared, and 7 real options available to you right now if you're over 50 and want to move abroad. I cover Social Security abroad, online businesses, renting out your home, work exchanges like Workaway and WWOOF, house sitting, teaching English, and remote work. If you've ever run a retirement calculator and felt your stomach drop, this one's for you. The question isn't whether you can afford to leave. It's whether you can afford to stay. ✅ Join my Newsletter for Some Downloadable FREEBIES! https://tinyurl.com/3a3xzj5v 🌍 Consulting to Help You Move Abroad (3 options to fit your needs): https://tinyurl.com/3yxnprfc ================================= Recommended Tools ================================= 🌟 For travel hacking I use my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. I earn enough points by using the card regularly (with no foreign transaction fees) to get a “free” RT ticket from Europe to the US at least once a year. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... 🔥 I use Wise to transfer money internationally between bank accounts and they also offer a free ATM card that can be used worldwide without fees. https://wise.com/invite/dic/kimberlyh389 🏠 I use Kindred Home Exchange in order to secure affordable accommodations! If you’re interested and want to sign up, you will get five nights with my referral code! https://www.livekindred.com/?invite_c... 🏠🏠 I also recommend Home Exchange, it's my cousin's favorite platform. https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsor... ================================= My Coaches and Helpers! ================================= 🌺 My Amazing Writing and Accountability Coach: Christopher Downing—https://www.coach.me/ChristopherDowning 🌺 My Phenomenal YouTube Coach: Alexa Saarenoja—    / @alexasaarenoja   🌺 My Out-of-this-World YouTube Editor: Duda! https://www.fiverr.com/s/m5beZ49 🌺 Music by the Talented Omar! https://www.fiverr.com/ch6k0r ⏰ Thanks for watching, and please don't forget to subscribe. 🖤 If you’re interested in a longer “origin story” of Why I Chose Portugal? You can find that here!    • Can You Move to Portugal Alone at 56? I Di...   Find me ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Substack—https://expatonabudget.substack.com Website—https://expatonabudget.com ➡️ Some links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you buy—without any extra cost to you ***Disclaimer: My YouTube videos are based on personal experience and are for informational purposes only. I am not a lawyer. Please seek professional advice before making decisions about moving abroad. I am not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. #retireearly #silvernomad #liveaboardlife #moveabroad #movetoportugal #portugal #livinginportugal #expatlife #expatlifestyle #expatliving #lifeabroad #movingabroad #solotravel #over50andthriving #solofemaletraveler