Can US Expats Collect Social Security? We Retired On 1 Social Security:

Can US expats collect Social Security?
Receiving Benefits. For expats retiring overseas, how to receive their benefits may be more of a concern than in which system they're supposed to pay and participate. Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits require 40 quarters of coverage (credits), or ten years of work and paying into US Social Security.

Retired workers averaged a monthly Social Security benefit of around $1,300 as of October 2016. With an average cost to retire in Mexico of $26,100 a year, many Americans can retire comfortably by meeting the average retirement savings numbers. ... You'll need to save even more if you want to retire early.

Social Security Benefits. As long as you are eligible for U.S. Social Security payments, you can receive them while living in Mexico – whether you are a citizen of the U.S. or Mexico (special rules may apply if you are not a U.S. citizen and if you receive benefits as a dependent or survivor of a worker).

The 8 Best Places to Retire in Mexico
Puerto Vallarta. In Puerto Vallarta, the warm weather and picturesque location are enhanced by the colonial charm of cobblestone streets and Spanish architecture. ...
Tulum. ...
San Miguel de Allende. ...
Mexico City. ...
Guanajuato. ...
La Bahia de Navidad. ...
San Cristobal de las Casas. ...
Morelia.

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[LogCapJobs]

Great video! I'm an american living solo on social security of $1300 a month on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica in a sweet little jungle cabina, queen size bed, wifi, flat screen TV, cable, microwave, fridge, freezer, 2 fans, 20 meters to covered kitchen area, bathroom, cold water shower, pool, 3 minute walk to beach, shops, restaurants, public transportation, Uber available. Close to the mountains, and only a 30 minute ride on my mountain bike to one of the most*gorgeous* white sand beaches in the country. I pay only $200...a month.

[carlbrown]

lived in Nicaragua 15 years, renewed my visa every 90 days. Did like you said. put social security in bank and used atm. never had a problem. happiest and best years of my life.

[ellena]

Thanks for sharing your story and what is possible. Your videos are fun and packed with great information!!

[rrivas]

Thanks jerry. I’ll join you in 10 years, that’s the goal.

[melissalundberg]

This is your best video yet. My husband and I are on our way. We figure it will take us a year or year and a half. Thank you for sharing.

[fredachase]

Wow I’m impressed!!! You both really show that it’s possible to live on very little....awesome information

[blancavelasquez]

What a beautiful couple you are a love your videos, thank you for all the time you put and effort.

[billj]

Great video! Thank you for sharing it with your subs.

[blasdelagarza]

Loved the video! Can’t wait to get down there and enjoy life!

[karlphoenix]

I have been a subscriber for a while and I have enjoyed most of your videos

It’s so nice to see how open you are about your expenses so that other people can perhaps gauge what is Actually needed to live in the Lake Chapala area
I was kind of disturbed to see one of the comments indicating that somebody it was a parasite. I totally disagree

I look forward to enjoying more of your videos

[CG-sxno]

You two are the cutest...great advice...love the apartment !!!!

[darlenemefford]

I do enjoy watching your videos my sister and I watch them all Of course we think you guys are adorable thank you for sharing all your information with us

[leoblumhagen]

I’ve just read some disturbing things about the new President, cutbacks in social services, esp. Solar Tropical/IMNS, also the rise in cost of hospital care re: self pay, operations availability of beds as more people are forced into “self pay”

[marylightfoot]

That little apartment is very nice. Very affordable. Thx 4 vlonging

[allentatum]

If your huge budget is any indication, you must have a huge social security check!

[shelleycasto]

Love your videos!! Visiting the area in October! Can’t wait!!

[kathrynlabrujadelaplaya]

Thanks for sharing, who do i contact about getting an apartment like that?

[richardmarple]

Thanks Jerry. Do you still keep your Medicare payment or depend solely on Mexican health system?

[bananapatch]

We will retire at 60, almost 61, and my wife is 55. We will have to pay out of pocket for about 16 months and then I’ll start receiving about $1800/month, which we believe will cover all or most of our costs. Five years later my wife will start receiving about $900/month. So the first 6 years will be our smallest income. We do have assets but hoping not to need to use too much, and hoping to keep retirement accounts whole until required minimum distributions at 72.
We will probably live in San Cristobal de las Casas, where costs are cheap. We speak Spanish and have lived abroad before. We feel confident that we are in good shape….counting down the days….moving in 8 months !
Great video !

[prettynatural]

Thanks for sharing I cant wait to retire.