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Where should I retire to where English is spoken and is safe as a senior, single woman?

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Ann Kuffner – IL Belize Correspondent There are actually quite a few single expats over 50 in Belize, women and men alike. That is especially true on Ambergris Caye, where there’s a lot to do. Many of my single women friends either are active volunteers, or own a business that keeps them busy.English is spoken Read more...: Where should I retire to where English is spoken and is safe as a senior, single woman?

“Which country would you recommend for a golf loving retiree?”

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Hi, I am always surprized that there is never any mention of the game of golf. Many retired people love this wonderful, social, healthy game yet I never see it discussed. Which South American country would you recommend for the ‘golf nut’??? Larry Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent On Mexico’s Riviera Maya you Read more...: “Which country would you recommend for a golf loving retiree?”

What taxes would I have to pay if I retire in Belize?

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Hello, I was wondering if I retire in Belize and do not become an expat, am I still liable for taxes on my Social Security and 401k? What would I owe in Belize? Hi Hawk, Belize will not tax you on your income outside of Belize. If you become a resident of Belize and work for a Belizean company, or start a business in Belize, you will be taxed on that income...