A journalist for upwards of five decades, William P. Barrett joined Forbes in 1987, holding such positions as staff writer, bureau chief, associate editor, senior editor and columnist. Some of his investigatory work has sent miscreants to jail. Barrett is now a senior
The Forbes Guide To Planning For A Foreign Retirement
How six Americans picked retirement spots ranging from Mauritius to France. Start your own search with Forbes’ list of The Best Places To Retire Abroad in 2026.
The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2026
Forbes has picked 96 top retirement spots in 24 countries around the world based on costs, quality of life, healthcare, climate change and how welcome U.S. retirees are.
How A Newlywed Houston Couple Found A Retirement Spot—In Raleigh, N.C.
Karen White and Adrian Kasbergen ended up moving to one of Forbes’ 25 Best Places To Retire. Here’s how we select top spots and how they made their choice.
Best Places To Retire In 2026: Green Valley, Arizona And Other Surprisingly Affordable Spots
Forbes compared nearly 1,000 U.S. locales on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, crime, air quality and natural hazard risk. These are the top 25 spots.
How To Use Forbes’ Top 100 Charities List To Evaluate Any Charity
Forbes uses financial efficiency ratios you can apply to other, smaller charities, too. Plus, other resources for checking an organization before you give.
America’s Top 100 Charities: A Year Of Pain After Trump Cuts
Save The Children Federation and International Rescue Committee are among the Forbes 2025 Top 100 Charities scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls.
One Smart Way To Enjoy Retirement: Move Back To Your College Town
Forbes screened nearly 1,000 locales to pick the 25 top places to enjoy retirement, weighing quality of life and leisure offerings from the arts to fine dining to golf.
25 Best Places To Enjoy Your Retirement In 2025: Walla Walla And Other Top Spots
Find the best places in the U.S. to follow your retirement passions, including golf, hiking, boating, skiing, the arts, fine dining, restaurants and lifelong learning.
Your Guide To Planning A Foreign Retirement
What you need to know about costs, health care, taxes, language, crime, climate risk and whether U.S. retirees are welcome. Plus, 96 Forbes recommended places in 24 countries.
The Best Places To Retire Abroad In 2025
More Americans are retiring abroad in search of lower costs and less toxic politics. Here are recommended spots around the world, based on quality of life, healthcare, and how welcoming they are to U.S. retirees.