Retiring Abroad: Using Social Media to Plan Your Retirement Abroad

Milestone Wealth Management Ltd. - May 18, 2021
Technology and the internet have become an integral part of our lives, and with that has come the emergence of social media. Whether a person views social media positively or negatively, it can be quite useful in many ways. One example of this is for

Technology and the internet have become an integral part of our lives, and with that has come the emergence of social media. Whether a person views social media positively or negatively, it can be quite useful in many ways. One example of this is for Canadians considering retiring abroad. Whether or not you are well versed in social media sites like Facebook, Instagram etc., they are worth getting to know, as they can provide an easy-to-use communication tool for like-minded people looking to retire, or already retired, in similar places.

Retiring outside of Canada can be daunting, and there are many factors to consider and research to be done ahead of such a big decision; and of course, the internet is the first place people turn for most problems and questions in today’s society. Two very popular websites that can be of assistance in locating places to stay while living abroad are Airbnb and VRBO.

Although social media can be a great resource, trying to distill down information on the various platforms can be daunting. To help, we have created this list below to draw attention to some popular sites that we have found, to aid you in your search for information. There are many more, so once you have gotten started, you may branch off to more Facebook groups or YouTube channels, etc.

International Living YouTube channel

Canadian ExPat YouTube channel

Live and Invest Overseas YouTube channel

Snowbird Advisor Facebook group

Retiring in Mexico Facebook group

Retirees Moving to Florida Facebook group

International Living Instagram account