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Coyotl

(15,262 posts) Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:16 AM Apr 2013

Are there any ex-pats out there who live on social security overseas? How's that working out?
I know a lot of people don't get the full $1200 a month. Where can one retire on $600 a month?

Receiving Social Security benefits when living overseas
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/512/~/receiving-social-security-benefits-when-living-overseas

5 Places to Retire On Social Security Alone
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/On-Retirement/2010/06/14/5-places-to-retire-on-social-security-alone

Retire overseas on $1,200 a month
http://money.msn.com/retirement-plan/retire-overseas-on-12k-a-month-weston.aspx?cp-documentid=6809719

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Which country has low enough cost of living for Americans on Social Security? [View all] Coyotl Apr 2013 OP

I and wife have been retired in the Philippines..... Oldfolkie Apr 2013 #1

Art Bell? is that you? darkangel218 Apr 2013 #8

K&R Sherman A1 Apr 2013 #2

The Lake Chapala Mexico area caters to American retirees. LeftInTX Apr 2013 #3

Kick LeftofObama Apr 2013 #4

The problem happens when they have chronic health issues SoCalDem Apr 2013 #5

K&R Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #7

Thanks for the useful responses so far. Coyotl Apr 2013 #9