Retire Sooner—where a $200,000 Nest Egg Funds 30 Years

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You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to International Living Postcards.  To change your email settings, view the information at the bottom of this email. 17 Safe, Warm, Welcoming Spots Overseas Where a $200K Nest Egg Will Last 30 Years "It still feels like some secret that 'they' don't want people to know."  —Rachel D., retired at 46 Feb. 2, 2026  Dear International Living Postcards Reader,   In the right places, your dollars can buy you a better life, not just a cheaper life. And I'd like to prove it to you. I'd like to show you 17 warm, welcoming, good-value communities around the world where a nest egg of just $200,000 could fund a comfortable 30-year retirement. Details here. These are places where your dollars stretch so far—you could retire way sooner than you think. Years earlier. Instead of gutting it out for another 2, 5, 10 years at the office... you could plot your escape right now. You probably have enough socked away already. In a world where we're told we need $1 million—or more like $1.8 million these days—to bankroll a 25- or 30-year retirement, most people assume that a nest egg of $200,000 falls well short, even with a Social Security benefit in the mix. But that's because most people overlook a powerful retirement strategy the average Joe rarely hears about... We rarely hear about it—yet hundreds of thousands of people just like you are already using this strategy successfully today. These folks don't have millions in the bank... yet they travel when they feel like it, even taking extended international trips a few times a year. They have the luxury of time to enjoy their hobbies, golf, fish, learn a new language, write a novel... In their world, there isn't any penny pinching. They live with ocean views... or flower-filled courtyards. Or both.   If they want to grab lunch or dinner out five days a week, they don't think twice about it. A spa visit every Wednesday? Why not. A housekeeper who tidies, does the laundry, and leaves dinner cooked five days a week? Sure. The idea of cutting back or depriving themselves...it's foreign. They just don't have to do it. Now, a life like that when you've got only a modest nest egg saved may seem unbelievable. But it's not.  You could easily join the folks in that world and enjoy the same kinds of comforts. I'd like to show you exactly how you can do it in these 17 safe, sunny, and scenic escapes all around the world. Sincerely, Jennifer Stevens Executive Editor, International Living P.S. In some places—these among them—you can spend very little yet come away with a lot. I'm talking about places where two people can dine out in the evening at an elegant, high-end restaurant—starter, main course, wine, cheese, dessert— Where $20 buys a full day's housekeeping—somebody who will tidy, deep clean, do laundry, even cook.  Where $550 a month rents you a beautifully furnished condo right in the heart of town. Prices like these will make you think you've stepped back in time.  But they're real—today. And what they mean is that there are places where you can take a modest pot of funds and effectively watch those funds expand. Here's where you need to go. Inbox too crowded? Don't worry—if you can't keep up with our International Living Postcards every day, you can unsubscribe at any time. If you no longer wish to receive IL Postcards, click here to unsubscribe. The mailbox associated with this email address is not monitored, so please do not reply. Your feedback is very important to us, so if you would like to contact us with a question or comment, please click here. © 2026 International Living Publishing Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This newsletter may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the world wide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of International Living, Woodlock House, Carrick Road, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Registered in Ireland No. 285214 Website: www.internationalliving.com Nothing in this e-mail should be considered personalized advice. Although our employees may answer your general customer service questions, they are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular situation. No communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized advice. NO-SPAM PLEDGE: We Value Your Privacy. We will NEVER rent, sell, or give away your e-mail address to anyone for any reason. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read the International Living Privacy Policy. Reference Number: