As of 2022, American Citizens Abroad estimated that 5.1 million US citizens lived overseas, including hundreds of thousands of Americans who have retired there. – cited by US Bank Wealth Management
Hi, I’m Winn, your devoted leader of the Retirement Revolt. Let’s achieve retirement security together!
Welcome to an audio intro to EP002 – What is the Retirement Revolt?
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In Episode 1, we covered the incredible news and information you get to help you make the best decisions, whether you’re Gen Z, Millennial, or Gen X like me—who are on the brink of retirement in the coming years.
According to Fidelity Investments, Gen Xers are the least confident about their retirement prospects among the four generations in the workforce.
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But just what exactly is the Retirement Revolt?
In Episode 2, you learn the 4 basic tenets of those who join us in the Retirement Revolt.
Who knows? You may already be following some of these as you accumulate wealth and blissfully live out your golden years.
Remember – retiring abroad is one of the major themes of the Retirement Revolt Substack because the costs will be prohibitive to retire in the US.
Nearly 450,000 received benefits outside the US at the end of 2021, up from 307,000 in 2008, the Wall Street Journal cites the Social Security Administration.
Here’s a sneak peek from today’s Episode 2 answering the question – What is the Retirement Revolt?
I won’t reach a million dollars in a retirement nest egg – I already know that.
I started late in the game. That’s on me.
But I will still live a dignified, fun time in my golden years abroad.
These 4 tenets underpin the Retirement Revolt Philosophy.
Perhaps you’re already abiding by some of these principles right now.
4 Tenets
Are you ready?
- US-based retirement is a fantasy (costly and not desirable).
I will not be able to afford a US-based retirement unless I win the lottery tomorrow.
By most calculators for estimating my cash haul in the later years, I will be significantly underfunded at my current trajectory.
For example, using the Vanguard Retirement calculator, the result of the number crunching is:
Based on the information you provided, when you retire at age 70, you may have a retirement savings balance of $155,700 (in today’s dollars). Your estimated monthly expenses are $2,938, and you could expect a monthly income of $519 in retirement.
Oh my!
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Be sure to do your due diligence before making any decision to live abroad and consider all factors before making a final determination.
Please consult your financial and/or tax advisor before making any financial or investment decisions.
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