This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Ron Podmore, 58, a retired teacher who decided to live out his retirement in Guatemala. He still owns property in Washington and spends about half ...

Living in Guatemala means being near plenty of gorgeous beaches and waterways along both the Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, along with the chance to witness some stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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There are plenty of reasons to retire to Central America. For one, there's the low cost of living; a Western pension goes a lot further in El Salvador or Guatemala than it does in the U.S. or Canada.

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Retirees who avoid investment losses in the first five years of retirement are much less likely to outlive their savings. One of the bigger pitfalls new retirees face is sequence-of-returns risk, ...

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Retirement isn’t just about leaving work and hoping you find a sense of fulfillment in your warm weather paradise. There’s a complete shift in how you spend your day and where you direct your ...