Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right)
Cheryl Sands (left) and Janet Sussman (right) both moved to Central America.
  • 5 Americans told BI they moved to Latin America for a more peaceful — and cheaper — retirement.
  • Some said they were scared they wouldn't have enough for a comfortable retirement in the US.
  • Others said Latin America presented them with new employment and business opportunities.

Janet Sussman was struggling to see how she could remain in the US.