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    Five things to consider when planning to retire overseas
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    Five things to consider when planning to retire overseas

    Published on 14 Sep 2022
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    The attractions of retiring overseas are plentiful – better climate, more fulfilling lifestyle, lower cost of living and of course the lure of new life adventures at a time when most people are starting to wind down.

    But retirement abroad is also a significant life change, much more so than retiring at home. As such, it needs serious research and planning. Everything from the kind of expat retirement life you want to live, to how to maintain connections to the people you will leave behind.

    To help you get started, here are some of the most important considerations you need to be thinking about

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