I Left the US at 56. Here's What No One Says Out Loud.

70% of the people who follow this channel said they want to leave the United States. That number stopped me cold. This isn't a Portugal travel vlog. This is a conversation about why the richest country on earth makes it so hard to simply live — and why Americans over 50 are finally done accepting that. In this video I walk through five reasons people are actually leaving: a healthcare system that charged me $1,500/month and still denied me an MRI, retirement math that doesn't add up, burnout baked into the design, a loneliness epidemic no one names, and the "someday" trap that almost swallowed my whole life. I moved to Portugal alone at 54 with no plan, no partner, and no backup. I'll tell you exactly what pushed me — and how to know if you're actually ready, even if you're terrified. ABOUT ME: I'm Kimberly Anne — a solo American expat in Porto, Portugal. I make these videos for the person Googling at 2 AM who just needs someone to say: I was you. 🎓 Ready to take the leap? My Move Abroad class is on sale: https://tinyurl.com/y4rjebuz ✅ 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