Is it possible to retire on just $12-grand a year? According to
InternationalLiving.com, the answer is yes, but you have to move away from
Starbucks and Bojangles -- literally. Here are the places you can think about:

Nicaragua at $995/month.

Yes, it's one of the poorest countries in the
Western Hemisphere, but the editors say you'll live with even more luxuries
than you were accustomed to.

Malaysia on $1,000/month

Great beaches and stunning scenery. An entire bag full of fresh fruit (mangoes,
bananas, apples, oranges, and pineapples,) cost just $4. A meal out is $10, and
cable TV is just $40.

Panama on $1,865/month

A full time maid only costs $175/month. Dinner for two with a bottle of wine is
only $30.

Mexico on $2,129/month

Utilities such as electricity, gas, water, phone, cable, and Internet only add
up to $220/month. Downside: Violent crime.