🔥There's a version of retirement where your doctor costs $60, your rent is a fraction of what you pay now, and your money stretches TWICE as far — and most Americans never realize it's an option.In this episode of Stacks Over Tax, Mark Lewis, EA sits down with Tim Leffel, award-winning travel writer and author of A Better Life for Half the Price, who has spent years living in Mexico and decades traveling the world. Tim breaks down how geographic arbitrage works, why healthcare abroad is often cheaper and more humane, which countries offer the best value for expats, and the residency and safety realities most people get wrong.If you're rethinking the cost of living, considering an eventual move overseas, or just tired of watching your wallet scream in pain, this conversation lays out where to go, what it actually costs, and the tax step you must take before you leave. Mark also explains why leaving straight from a high-tax state like California can keep you on the hook for state income tax long after you're gone.🔥 In this episode: - Why healthcare abroad often costs a fraction of US prices - The best-value countries for expats in Latin America and Europe - The truth about safety in Mexico and beyond - Renting vs. buying and the risk of confiscated property - How much money you need to qualify for residency - The tax step you must take before leaving the US - Why leaving from California can still cost you - The foreign earned income exclusion and the 330-day rule⭐️ This channel is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs legally reduce taxes, protect assets, structure LLCs correctly, build generational wealth, and avoid the financial traps most business owners never see coming.0:00 — Is "the worst day in America" really better everywhere else?2:16 — Why healthcare abroad can cost a fraction of US prices4:24 — The best-value countries to live in6:36 — Is it actually safe? The truth about Mexico and Latin America10:32 — Where you probably shouldn't move11:31 — Why you should rent before you buy18:17 — Getting by without speaking the language20:36 — The tax benefits of living outside the US21:41 — Don't leave from California — the 183-day rule23:22 — Establishing residency in a no-tax state27:16 — How much income you need for Mexican residency31:11 — What to bring and what to leave behind33:27 — How to connect with Tim🔔SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⭐️Connect with Us:http://www.executivemoneystrategies.com/