Our Retiring Abroad Experiment #retirement #failure

We moved to Portugal to retire, but if we had to start over in 2026, would we actually stay in the USA? The dream of moving abroad is amazing, but the reality of visas, taxes, and being far from family is tough. So, we asked a radical question: Is it possible to retire in America, live well, and still travel the world without being a millionaire?

In this video, we are rethinking retirement. We’ve found 9 specific US states where you can own a home, live on a modest budget (think $4,500/month or less), and use your savings to travel instead of paying for a high cost of living. Whether you are afraid of running out of money or just want a simpler life, this is the "Hybrid Retirement" plan we would use today.

STOP Moving Abroad - Retiring In The USA Is Cheaper...
Retire In The USA Without MILLIONS, 9 HAVENS for 2026
We Should Have Stayed In America (if we retired today)

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✨ Our Trusted Partners & Relocation Resources
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LCL Real Homes (Claudia Ribeiro)
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Sandra Fernandes Consultancy (Save 10%)
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Taxes for Expats (20+ Yrs Experience)
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Bordr (Portuguese Tax Services)
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Discover Cars
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Traveling Mailbox (Virtual Mailbox)
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0:00 Intro: If we retired in America today...
01:55 The Reality Check (Why we re-thought leaving)
04:12 The Money Talk: Do you need $2 Million?
06:45 States #9 Wyoming & #8 Alabama
08:50 States #7 Southern Ohio & #6 Idaho
11:15 States #5 Arizona & #4 Texas Hill Country
13:30 State #3 North Carolina Foothills
14:55 State #2 Florida (Is it still worth it?)
16:20 The #1 State We Would Choose in 2026
17:55 The "Hybrid" Strategy (US Base + Travel)
19:40 Why Community Matters Most
20:50 Conclusion & Final Thoughts