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Some retirees have managed to stretch their dollars by moving overseas, but it takes careful planning to make it work
You Will NeedA list of countries
Books, magazines, and websites
Visa requirements
Your financial data
Tax law information
Health care information
Travel plans

Step 1: Make a list列清单
Make a list of countries that you are interested in. Carefully research them by consulting books, magazines, and web sites.

Step 2: Check visa requirements明确签证要求
Find out about visa requirements. A few countries go out of their way to welcome U.S. retirees. Others won’t let U.S. citizens take up full-time residency.

Mexico and some Central American countries have fairly simple immigration procedures and are popular retirement destinations for U.S. citizens.

Step 3: Consider your finances考虑经济情况
Consider your finances. Foreign countries may require proof that U.S. retirees have a minimum monthly income. You may also need money to pay for trips between the retirement country and the United States.

Step 4: Research the tax laws调查税收制度
The United States has agreements with more than 50 countries so that U.S. citizens living abroad are taxed at a reduced rate. U.S. citizens may also be exempt from paying U.S. income taxes on some foreign income.

Step 5: Consider access to health care医疗卫生渠道
Consider access to health care in the foreign country. Medicare coverage will not help U.S. citizens who need health care in a foreign country.

Step 6: Visit the country游览选定国家
Visit any countries of interest. If you find one that you like and decide you want to retire there, consider renting a place for an extended stay before moving.

Did you know? Panama’s foreign retirees’ program offers property tax exemptions, a mortgage reduction for a primary residence, and discounts on utility bills.

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Requirement
n. 1.要求, 要求条件, 必要条件
Your requirement that she wait till next week is reasonable.
你要求她等到下周是有道理的。
2.需要, 需要的东西
residency
n. 1 .定居权
2..住所
to change residency
改变住所
Visa
n. 1.（护照的）签证
2.背签，入国许可