Retirement abroad research
Smarter Choices.
Better Retirement.
Next Chapter Abroad helps Americans evaluate where and how to live the second half of life using government agencies, immigration authorities, healthcare systems, tax agencies, and official data — not internet rumors.
The NCA Standard
- Visa rules verified from official immigration or consulate sources.
- Healthcare claims checked against national health systems and Medicare.gov.
- Cost and inflation data from official statistics agencies.
- Affiliate links disclosed. Editorial conclusions remain independent.
- Every Claim. Every Source. Every Time.
“The best retirement destination is not the one that looks best on social media. It is the one that works best for your specific situation.”
That is why every episode begins with official government sources, immigration authorities, healthcare systems, tax agencies, and verified data — not internet rumors or recycled travel blogs.
Start here
New to retirement abroad?
Start with income, healthcare, visas, taxes, and whether a destination actually works for your specific situation.
Can I qualify?
Start with visa income thresholds, renewal requirements, and documentation burden.
Can I afford it?
Compare income against realistic city-level budgets, not broad averages.
What replaces Medicare?
Understand local healthcare access, private insurance, and penalties before leaving the U.S.
Get new research every week.
Country comparisons, visa updates, healthcare research, and new episode alerts.