I left my job at 50 and retired to Mexico. After 3 years, there are 5 things I'd tell any American hoping to do the same.

Retiring abroad early was challenging but worth it for me. Ivy Ge At 50, I left my full-time job as a pharmacist in the US and retired abroad in Mexico. I wish I'd tested living in my new city for a long period and learned more Spanish before I left. Those trying to retire abroad early should get their finances in order as soon as they can. In 2023, at 50 years old, I left my career as a pharmacist in California and moved to Ajijic, Mexico. Three years later, I'm waking up to bird calls and watching avocados grow in my backyard. It hasn't been an easy journey, but it's been a worthwhile one. Here are a few things I'd tell any American who's also hoping to retire abroad in their 50s .