Social Security & Medicare
In reply to the discussion: Any ideas for living off a social security benefit of only $680 a month? [View all]whathehell
(29,067 posts)I subscribe to this site called "International Living" where they write about
all the places retirees can live much cheaper -- Panama is supposed to be
great, as is Belize and Equador. When you mention Poland, it made me
think -- I actually do have "Right of Return" to Croatia (where at least I know
some of the language) because of my grandparents. Croatia joined the European
Union about a year and a half ago, and it's not as cheap as it once was, but still.
In general, I'd prefer to stay in the states.
Truth is, I don't HAVE to live alone on my social security, and there's always the
chance I'll get a job (I'm not THAT old!), I was just contemplating my 'worst case scenario".
I am, and have, for many years, been in a relationship with someone who is financially
quite comfortable, and I've benefitted from it, that being said, I frequently wish I
could live independently.
Thanks for your input!