Can you tell me a good place for a U.S. American veteran to retire, either in the U.S. or in another country?

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I am considering retiring in or outside the U.S.

Looking for a place where my money goes far; a simple life where my contribution to the local economy will have a good impact on the local population

I wouldn't rule out moving to a place that is economically challenged

I am a retired Vietnam Veteran in my mid-fifties

I am an Eastern Orthodox Christian, so the ideal area would be somewhere Orthodox worship is easy to locate

I have a TAX FREE pension of about $3,000.00 a month

COLA increases yearly and "no off-set" Social Security coming in 7 years to increase my income.

Also, the U.S. VA will pay for most health care claims I submit from outside US.

Some ideas: Romania, Bulgaria and Eastern Europe in general.

Also Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Not worried about culture shock.

My avocation is singing and songwriting.

I'm a retired Registered Nurse, not looking to do nursing, but having a lot of knowledge to share as volunteer.

Thank you for serious, informed answers.

equal_opposites · Accepted Answer

Any place in rural America would probably work for you. If you are ok with farming communities, there are numerous small towns across the Midwest where you could easily fit in. 

Don't bother with California -- too pricey. 

All depends on the kind of weather and people you like being around. The southern US states are interesting, too. But do you want to deal with hurricanes and tornados?

? · Answer

Utah!! St. George, Utah is an excellent choice. The climate is warm and dry year long. The summers do get a bit hot, but the humidity is very low..around 15%. There are many retirement communitites, the economy is good and the crime rate is very low. Just over the border into Arizona is another small community of mostly retired persons, named Beaver Dam. It's about 20 minutes away from the casinos where you can get a good meal for a small price. The weather is about the same as St.George. I have retired family members who live in both cities and they love it! Good luck to you in finding the perfect place!

naplusultra · Answer

Thailand! you would live the life of a millionaire over there.  Probably cost you a few grand in bribes to live there.

Anonymous · Answer

Tennessee has the best retirement taxes.

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Can you tell me a good place for a U.S. American veteran to retire, either in the U.S. or in another country?

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