The pros and cons of retiring overseas with your pension
Older Australians, like Ray Merlehan, are considering retirement overseas due to rising living costs in Australia. Merlehan, 64, is exploring countries such as Malaysia and Greece, citing financial benefits and residency options like Greece's golden visa. However, concerns over healthcare access and leaving family behind are significant factors to consider.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · ABC News – Top stories · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:36 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Top stories. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- Haiti and Türkiye out of the World Cup, Morocco overcomes Scotland
- Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup
- The many multimillion-dollar homes of a ‘professional ratbag’
- Salerno: the charming and affordable gateway to Italy’s Amalfi coast
- AFL icon Tony Modra ‘stable’ and on the mend after major surgery
- Beach culture rewards come with risks
Trending
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
- ‘Horrific’: Train delays after man dies in fuel tanker rollover in Darnum
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Tips and race-by-race guide for Wagga Wagga on Sunday
- Injury woes mount for Tigers



