I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.

Ron Podmore.

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Ron Podmore, 58, a retired teacher who decided to live out his retirement in Guatemala. He still owns property in Washington and spends about half the year there as he begins the Guatemala residency process. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

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