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Thousands of Australians have found a way to afford their dream retirement…with many able to retire years earlier than they ever thought possible.
Their secret: retiring overseas.
Thanks to International Living Australia, they’ve discovered paradise destinations all around the world that are cheaper…healthier…safer…and freer…than spending their golden years at home.With expat correspondents all over the globe, we report on destinations where you can enjoy a more comfortable, affluent and carefree life than you’ve ever had before. In some of these places, your money goes as much as three times further than it does here in Australia.
Imagine…tripling the purchasing power of every cent you have overnight. No more counting pennies…no more tip-toeing around purchases. You’ll spend with confidence…when you want…on the things you want.
Meals out, day trips, massages, maids, cleaners—you can have it all. And it’s within reach this year.
These are places not too far from home where you can live legally and safely…where real estate is cheap, healthcare is either free or very affordable, and English is widely spoken…
Some are just a stone’s throw from Australia. So you’ll be able to hop back and forth as you please…to see family, friends and whoever else you want to make jealous with your new lifestyle.
If you’ve ever dreamt of a retirement without money worries…of taking control and living life on your terms…without worrying about an ever-diminishing nest egg…this could be your best chance.
Think it can’t be done?
We’ll introduce you to Australians just like you who are living this dream right now. Many of them live in beautiful beachfront villas. Others live in exclusive gated communities. Some live in luxury apartments in some of the best and most vibrant cities on the planet.
One of our primary goals is to show you that that this kind of luxury lifestyle isn’t just for the rich and famous. We’ll show you how you can comfortably afford it, how easy it is to start your new life overseas, and what you need to do this year to kick it all off.
In the end, your hardest decision won’t be whether or not to make the leap…but which amazing paradise to choose.
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