"Since I was old enough to vote in presidential elections, I've heard plenty of grumbling across the political spectrum about moving to Canada if one candidate or another wins. And since I have been a full-time worker, I have also been party to a number of pie-in-the-sky conversations about the expat potential of retiring to Barcelona; Buenos Aires, Argentina; or Bangkok. But conversations about leaving the United States have felt a little different over the last couple of years."
"CS Global Partners found a 102.4% jump in U.S. expatriation in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the last quarter of 2024-although that jump only represents an estimated 1,285 individuals in real numbers. As easy as it is to say you'd like to become an American expat living it up in another country, the reality isn't necessarily that simple."
Interest in relocating abroad has shifted from hypothetical talk to concrete moves, including retirees and families selling homes and uprooting children to leave the United States. Official data recorded a 102.4% increase in U.S. expatriation in Q1 2025 versus Q4 2024, though that rise equates to roughly 1,285 individuals. Practical realities complicate emigration choices: local infrastructure, internal travel challenges, and service availability can make some countries unsuitable. One retiree chose Panama after extended travel and found Mexico's internal infrastructure problematic. The experiences of emigrants reveal financial and logistical hidden costs that demand thorough planning.
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