Could You Actually Afford to Retire Abroad?
The Queer Money Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator help you understand both the math and the logistics of moving and retiring abroad.
This means you can stop wondering what it takes and start building a real plan to make it happen.
Because for a lot of gay men, retiring abroad isn’t just about money.
It’s about freedom, safety, and finally living life on your own terms.
Get the Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator for $39.
Retiring Abroad Isn’t Just About Spending Less Money
For a lot of gay men, it’s something deeper than that.
It’s about asking, “Where do I actually want to grow older?”
It’s about imagining a life that feels:
- safer
- freer
- less stressful
- more aligned with who you are
Maybe that means:
- leaving behind the nonstop pressure and cost of the U.S.
- finding a place where your money goes further
- building a slower, simpler, more intentional life
- or finally living somewhere that actually feels right
Because at some point, the question stops being:
“Could I retire abroad?" and starts becoming, “Why wouldn’t I at least explore it?”
The problem is… most people have no idea where to begin.
They don’t know:
- what it really costs
- how visas work
- what steps to take
- or whether retiring abroad is actually realistic for them
So the dream stays a dream.
This planner and calculator change that.
I was aware of my financial problems, but David & John did the math for me and gave me specific recommendations, which I am putting into action.
I've already moved to Nicaragua!
Frederic P.
Most People Dream About Retiring Abroad…
But very few ever make it happen.
Not because they don’t want to. Because the whole process feels overwhelming.
Questions start piling up fast:
- How much will it actually cost?
- What country should I even consider?
- How do visas work?
- What paperwork do I need?
- What do I need to do before I leave?
- How much should I save for the first year?
And when you don’t have answers…
...the dream stays stuck in “maybe someday.”
Everything You Need to Start Planning Your Move Abroad
The Calculator helps you understand the numbers.
Inside, you'll get clarity on the real numbers behind moving abroad.
Estimate:
- visa and residency costs
- transportation and moving expenses
- background checks and paperwork fees
- first-year living expenses
- and the savings you’ll realistically need to make the move
The Planner helps you understand the process.
You'll also get a step-by-step roadmap for preparing to leave the U.S. and start your next chapter abroad.
You’ll understand:
- what tasks need to happen
- when to do them
- links to verified resources
- a decision scorecard to affirm your decision
- and how to prepare without feeling overwhelmed
Together, these tools help you move from:
“I wish I could…” into “Oh… this could really work!”
Get the Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator
Get them both.
This isn’t just a calculator.
And it’s not just a checklist.
It’s a practical planning system designed to help you understand what it takes, what it costs, and what to do next to live your dream retirement abroad.
Get them both.
This isn’t just a calculator.And it’s not just a checklist.
It’s a practical planning system designed to help you understand what it takes, what it costs, and what to do next to live your dream retirement abroad.
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Most Retirement Advice Stops at the Money
Save more. Invest more. Work more .
But almost nobody talks about this part:
“Where do you actually want to live?” or “What kind of life do you want retirement to feel like?”
The truth? Retirement isn’t just math. It’s about lifestyle.
And for most gay men, that includes planning for:
- safety
- community
- cost of living
- healthcare
- quality of life
- and whether the U.S. is even where they want to grow older
That’s why we created this bundle.
Because here’s the deal. “Retire abroad” sounds exciting until you start trying to figure out how to make it happen.
We know this firsthand.
As we’ve planned our own move abroad, we realized how hard it was to find practical tools that helped connect:
- the dream
- the numbers
- and the real-life logistics
So we built what we wish we had ourselves. A simple, practical system to help you understand:
- what it takes
- what it costs
- and how to plan with confidence
John & David Auten-Schneider, hosts of the Queer Money podcast.
Get the Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator for $39
Thank you for your help. For people like me from an art direction background, Excel files are baffling. So you two were a big help. I wish I had heard about you guys 15 years ago.
David O.
You don’t need to have everything figured out today.
You just need a clearer understanding of what it takes, what it costs and where to begin. That’s exactly what the Queer Money Retire Abroad Planner & Calculator gives you. For just $39, you’ll get the tools to start turning “maybe someday” into an actual plan.
And maybe—just maybe—this life is a lot more possible than you think.
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Still wondering if this is right for you?
What if I don’t even know where I want to move yet?
That’s completely okay.
These tools aren't about telling you where to retire abroad. It’s about helping you understand:
- what to consider
- what it could cost
- and how to start planning realistically
So you can explore your options with more confidence and less overwhelm.
This feels overwhelming. Will this actually simplify things?
That’s exactly why we created it.
Most people never explore retiring abroad because the process feels confusing and intimidating. These tools break it into manageable steps, so instead of spiraling, you can start making sense of it all.
What if retirement is still years away for me?
Honestly, that’s the best time to start thinking about it.
The earlier you understand the numbers and logistics, the more flexibility and freedom you’ll have later.
This helps you plan ahead without feeling like you need to make immediate decisions.
Can I really afford to retire abroad?
That’s the question this helps you answer.
For many people, retiring abroad is actually more financially realistic than staying in the U.S.
But the key is understanding the real numbers, not guessing.
That’s what the calculator and planner are designed to help you do.
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