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The Pros & Cons of Retiring in Panama

03/20/2016 By Panama Eric

(Investopedia) Panama has become one of the world’s top retirement havens. Beautiful beaches, lush mountains, rich biodiversity and a capital city that rivals many U.S. and European cities in terms of culture, atmosphere and conveniences entice expats from around the world in search of new experiences and a change of scenery during retirement. Like any country, however, there … [Read more...]

Panama best place to retire in 2016

01/16/2016 By Panama Eric

'Yachts anchored in the San Blas off the coast of Panama in the Caribbean' Jeremy Wyatt

(CTV News) In Panama, a retired American couple can live on the beach and eat farmer's market fruits and vegetables all year-round, without sacrificing the conveniences and amenities of home for $1,500 a month -- all in. The cost of living is low compared to the quality of life in Panama, which is why the Central American country was named the best place to retire in … [Read more...]

Retiring to Panama’s Pacific Coast

11/23/2015 By Panama Eric

Peg Fairbairn's 30-year tenure teaching in Texas' public schools was winding down. She was coming face-to-face with retirement and beginning to panic. Fairbairn's partner, April Hess, was still working as an accountant, but didn't want to be for much longer. The pair dreamed of retirement, but had only (USNews) Fairbairn's pension to fund it. With taxes, rent, health … [Read more...]

Move to Panama and retire on $25,600 a year

08/08/2015 By Panama Eric

Panama Sunset

(CNN Money) Peg Fairbairn and April Hess will tell you they're living the dream. They moved from Austin, Texas, last year to retire in Panama, at ages 58 and 53, respectively. They live by the beach, say they have all the comforts that they were used to at home (mostly), and do it all on a budget of $2,133 a month. Moving abroad in retirement isn't for everyone, but for this … [Read more...]

Las Tablas: Low-Cost Living Near Panama’s Best Beaches

05/20/2014 By Panama Eric

(International Living) Exuberant rainforest growth, sultry warm weather, and mountains kept draped in green by the abundant rainfall…this is Panama at its tropical best. But there’s another side to this country—one that receives far fewer visitors than the Caribbean islands or the capital, with its glittering lights and happening nightlife. The capital of the Los Santos … [Read more...]

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