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 disabled Vietnam Veteran. I would hire a maid.

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.

holey moley · Accepted Answer

Croatia and  Montenegro have all the things you are looking for, with the added plus of  inexpensive seaside housing on the Adriatic Sea and a low cost of living.
I seriously doubt you'd find an Eastern Orthodox church in SE Asia or Latin America.

petra · Answer

You may want to look at Oklahoma or Texas, living expenses are still below the nations average, weather is pretty nice, and there are plenty of VA hospitals around bases. And if you decide on Oklahoma and the Ok City area, give me a call for reliable help, I run a "Senior Care" company wich provides household help to seniors and disabled adults.

Taz · Answer

i spent a year in Alaska.  i met a lot of retired military up there just having a blast.  i was in Soldotna, but there are lots of other places along the coast line  :)

also, Peru is a nice place to retire in, i have met several retired military people living down here, Lima, Peru, in South America.  if you know Spanish its better, if not, you can get by, plenty of Peruvians know English in the Lima area.

here is a couple links for you, hope this helps :)

starone · Answer

New Zealand.

Anonymous · Answer

try living in colorado springs,CO

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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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