Comments on: Collecting Social Security Benefits While Living Abroad

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:26:11 +0000

If you go to “Living outside of US on Social Security, It states that your SS will be reduced by 30% if you live on the continent of North America except for Canada. This reduction includes Latin America & Mexico.

By: Ekka

Ekka — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:41:30 +0000

There are double taxation Treaties with several European countries. I heard that some countries like Portugal, do not charge income tax for 10 years for those who retire to those countries and become their permanent residents. Is this true? I looked through many websites but could not find any answer. Thanks a lot.

By: Mr. GoTo

Mr. GoTo — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:40:11 +0000

I have not heard or read of any such proposal.

By: Mr. GoTo

Mr. GoTo — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:39:45 +0000

Because you are supposed to notify SS of any change in address even if you have direct deposit.

By: Kalvin

Kalvin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:10:47 +0000

How will S.S. know if I live overseas, and I have direct deposit?

By: Jack Linker

Jack Linker — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:39:58 +0000

I live in Placencia, Belize. Today another US retiree said he heard that in the future we will have our Social Security benefits reduced because we live out of the USA. That is not what your recent article said. Please tell me he is wrong!! Thanks.