[blackdog]

Job transfers brought us to Memphis 13 years ago. My wife just retired last month. I retired a year ago. We will be getting out soon.

[woodbutcher1963]

Maybe eastern TN would be better or western NC. Not Ashville. North of there around Blowing Rock.

OR Southern Italy. Abruzo down to Calabria or Sicily. You can buy a house for under 100K EU. You can buy a villa overlooking the Med coast for under 350EU. If you establish residency you can pay 7-10% income tax for ten years.