Where’s the cheapest place to retire? And “What’s the best market to invest in?” Readers always ask. In this month’s issue, we deliver the nuanced answers. Because no one-size-fits-all retirement destination exists, nor does everybody’s portfolio require the same fix.

As Suzan Haskins says, “Cheap isn’t always better.” Just because you can live in a place for less than $1,000 a month…that’s not reason enough to settle there.

You’ll only be happy somewhere you enjoy. Great savings, alone, will not provide benefit enough to overcome your frustrations in a place that’s too hot or too loud or too far away from home.

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Going Abroad: Why “Cheap” Isn’t Always Better

Going Abroad: Why “Cheap” Isn’t Always Better

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I’m often asked why my husband Dan and I chose to live in Ecuador. Why we made our home in the small, mountain town of Cotacachi, a two-hour drive from Quito, the capital city. Our response is always the same. We’re here because we love the people and culture. We feel fortunate to have a majestic pine- and eucalyptus-covered volcano right outside our window. The cool mountain climate suits us perfectly.