The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2026 As the United States teeters on the brink of what many see as an abyss, thousands of its citizens have made a bold decision: they're leaving for good.
According to recent data, 712,000 Americans received Social Security benefits abroad in 2024, a 20% increase over the past 13 years. The reasons for this exodus are varied and complex.
For Dorsie and Dan Schmitz, a married couple from Michigan, it was about more than just escaping high costs or finding a warmer climate.