| Taxes are a drag for every US citizen who is forced | | | | this statement has merit, however, all things are not |
| to give away part of their earnings on a yearly basis. | | | | often equal. Once income deductions begin, they tend |
| While most Americans simply complain over taxes, | | | | to pile up until income feels more like "outgo", so to |
| others are taking a more proactive approach: | | | | speak. In order to bounce this phenomenon off of |
| retirement abroad.For folks who have spent a lifetime | | | | themselves, many people are picking up and leaving |
| trying to build an estate and set aside hard earned | | | | the home soil.Retirees often dream of relaxation and a |
| assets, paying taxes on said assets becomes a huge | | | | subdued life after completing their working stint. |
| burden. Not so much because they cannot afford it, | | | | However, in the US, they are often met with undue |
| they just do not feel as though they should be required | | | | stress relating to taxes, healthcare cost, and the like. |
| to pay.Many people, not just retirees, feel that their | | | | This forces the thought of something or somewhere |
| quality of life is not up to par. In fact, 25% of the | | | | better, and this is where moving abroad enters the |
| college educated say that they have thought about | | | | picture. Obviously it is not an option for all retirees |
| leaving the country to pursue more suitable locations. | | | | considering health issues and the necessity to be close |
| Whether it is a cultural or a financial chasm, there are | | | | to extended family and familiar medical care.For |
| many citizens who have considered relocation. It's not | | | | others, however, there are no strings to connect them |
| to say that they despise the United States | | | | to America, and they are free to go and enjoy the tax |
| government or the way of life that the US promotes, | | | | freedom. This notion may hit home to retirees who |
| they are simply fed up with taxes and other financial | | | | have been basking in the dread of American taxes |
| issues that can be appeased elsewhere.Some may | | | | their entire lives, but it may also hit those far from |
| think that the capitalist society and other freedoms that | | | | retirement who are making long term plans for the |
| America offers is the ticket to financial freedom and | | | | future. If the working class decides they are fed up |
| happiness. The term "American dream" stems from | | | | with income taxes in America, they may actually |
| this notion. However when delved into further than | | | | consider the option of moving abroad, and if they are |
| face value, the American dream may not seem so | | | | in the prime of their careers, they may even do it |
| dreamy after all. It is a semi truth in America that if you | | | | sooner that expected.Gregg Hall is an author living in |
| work hard you will be successful. All things being equal | | | | Navarre Beach, Florida. |