Panama Tops the Expat List: Can It Stretch Your Retirement Savings?

<p>In this episode of <em>Moving Abroad: Create a New Life in a New Country</em>, we explore why Panama continues to stand out as one of the world’s most popular destinations for expats and retirees. Based on reporting from Moneywise, Panama ranked No. 1 overall in the 2026 Expat Insider survey, earning especially strong marks for personal finance, working abroad, ease of settling in, and expat essentials.</p><p>We look at why Panama appeals to Americans hoping to stretch their retirement savings, including its established expat communities, tropical climate, modern conveniences, and reputation for making day-to-day life feel more affordable and manageable. We also discuss why retirees are drawn to Panama’s lifestyle options, from Panama City to beach communities and mountain towns, and why many expats say they feel financially comfortable there.</p><p>At the same time, this episode also looks at the practical side of moving abroad, including residency requirements, taxes, healthcare, cost-of-living research, language, community, and the importance of doing a test run before making a permanent move. Whether you’re planning retirement overseas or simply exploring ways to make your money go further, Panama offers a compelling example of why more Americans are looking beyond the U.S. for their next chapter.</p><p>🔎 <strong>Podcast Episode Credit</strong></p><p><strong>Moneywise — “</strong><a href="https://moneywise.com/retirement/panama-best-expat-country-retirement-savings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>This Latin American country was just named the best place for expats — and it could stretch your retirement savings</strong></a><strong>” by Vawn Himmelsbach</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MY TEAM&#39;S BOOKS ABOUT MOVING ABROAD: </strong></p><p><strong>Featured Book — </strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8ZNR7GQ">⁠⁠⁠<em><strong>The Mainland Exit: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive in America’s Island Territories</strong></em>⁠⁠⁠</a><strong> by Paper Planes Publishing</strong></p><p>You can learn about additional countries to move to in our team&#39;s book, &quot;<strong>Freedom Abroad: Ten Countries for Americans Ready to Relocate</strong>&quot; and you can purchase a copy <a href="https://amzn.to/4pAuLed">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>!</p><p>Are you specifically interested in moving to <strong>Ireland</strong>? Here&#39;s the book for you: &quot;<strong>Ireland on the Horizon: How to Relocate, Settle, and Thrive on the Emerald Isle</strong>&quot; - Click <a href="https://amzn.to/44sz5Uq">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to order NOW!</p>