I moved to Italy 3 years ago. I live well on a budget and feel more optimistic about retiring than I did in the US.

As an American expat living in Italy, I've been able to save for retirement and live well on a tighter budget. Su Guillory I moved from a big city in California to a small mountain town in Italy about three years ago. My monthly expenses are generally much lower here than they ever were back in San Diego. Here, I'm confident I can actually afford to retire one day and live well on Social Security. Amid the cost of living crisis, it's become challenging for many to cover essential expenses —...