I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

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Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.
Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.

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We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets

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Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.

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I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.

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A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an "employee."

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We traded our condo in a walkable city for a big house in the suburbs after we retired. It's been great for us and our grandkids.

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We loved living close to Washington, DC.

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An expat in Panama explains what movers can expect to pay and the pros and cons of raising kids abroad

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View from the Baha'i temple above Panama City.
Mac Davidson moved to Panama City nearly a decade ago.

Mac Davidson

Meet these retired sisters in their 60s who live on cruises full-time. They've already spent over 1,500 days at sea.

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I'm on track to retire at 45. I started my career earning only $26,000 and followed this 4-phase plan.

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Annie Cole invests around $45,000 every year.

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A Gen Xer went from a six-figure salary to considering bankruptcy after 1,000 unsuccessful job applications — 'It's like playing the lottery'

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Sean Tetpon has applied for over 1,000 jobs over the past year, though he's staying optimistic.

Sean Tetpon

A major curveball in retirement preparedness: divorce

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Boomers are selling off their businesses. Millennials are swooping in.

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