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More and more Americans are deciding that the only way to get ahead financially, pay off debts, and save for retirement is to move abroad.

George Stumpp, a retired bartender, lives comfortably in Panama after working for years in New Mexico and the Hamptons.

Amber Peacock and her family moved from Scotland to Florida. She shared how her and her family are pursuing their American dream.

A few big Texas counties had especially high positive net domestic migration rates. A lot of California places saw negative net domestic migration.

Retired couple Sherry Meaders and James Michael Dunne moved from Florida to rural Missouri, citing Florida's rising insurance costs and population influx.

A couple who owned a consultancy in London moved to Tiree, a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides, and started raising sheep.

The 2024 presidential election could motivate even more Americans to move to places where housing is affordable and the laws align with their values.

Jose Rodriguez moved from Chicago to Brazil to open oncology centers and promote business partnerships, and he said the cost of living is 30% cheaper.

This Danish business owner moved to Utah after swearing he'd never live in the US. He shares why he now prefers it to Denmark.

A boomer and his wife moved to Kansas after living in California for 50 years, noting it's much easier to make friends and costs are lower.

US internal migration has significantly slowed over the last five decades, and a new study suggests older homeowners are driving this decline.

A retired American couple, both 70, moved to Italy after selling their home. They say healthcare and groceries cost less than in the US.

Linda Beyer and her husband moved from New York to a 55+ community in North Carolina. Beyer said she's more social, but the services are lacking.

Nancy, a 68-year-old retiree, moved back to a rural home in Virginia from Florida due to escalating costs, the heat, and overbearing politics.

Ilana Buhl, a teacher who moved from Texas to Denmark, shares how the pros of living in this country outweigh the cons.

Andy Wiesmann moved from California to Mexico to Colombia, which he said has perfect weather, much lower costs, and a friendlier ambiance.

Spokane Valley, Washington, and Allentown, Pennsylvania saw the largest growth in high-income households, those making $200,000 or more.

A boomer recently moved to San Diego Country from a suburb of Minneapolis due to California's weather, convenience, and nature.

A millennial moved from Toronto to South Florida for the weather and cheaper housing. The state's politics have raised some concerns.

Tara, who recently moved from London to Melbourne, Australia, shared what pros and cons she sees living in Australia and why she changed industries.

Jackie Nguyen, 35, finds her money goes farther thanks to the Midwest's lower cost of living, plus she's relishing the slower pace.

After a few trips to Europe, Judy Walling moved to Lake Como, Italy, full-time. She loves the relaxing pace of life but says dating is challenging.

Leslie Redmond, 37, said Canada is great even if it isn't the paradise Americans envision. She still returns to the US for Target's cereal aisle.

People moving to New York are younger, make slightly more, and rent more than those leaving, according to a Business Insider analysis.