Latest news and stories about retirement in Portugal for expats and residents.
Speaking to PÚBLICO, Bagão Félix criticises an “act of generational selfishness”. Vieira da Silva retorts: “Whoever advocates for closing borders and lowering the retirement age is talking about a country that does not exist.”
The CEIIA Conferences began this week with an excellent session featuring physician and researcher Manuel Sobrinho Simões on 'More Longevity', a highly relevant topic for our society. Sobrinho Simões delivered a message of confidence regarding our capacity to live longer, while also warning of the need to live better within our community context. The session highlighted the positive evolution of longevity indices in developed countries and the resulting societal impacts, including pension funding. Isabel Furtado, president of CEIIA, emphasised the importance of work-life balance and preparing for retirement. While progress has been made in treating diseases like cancer, mental health remains a growing concern. The challenge of longevity requires a generational contract and a renewed sense of community, as noted by Alberto Castro and supported by the insights of Linda Grayton in 'The New Long Life', focusing on quality of life and meaningful contributions to society.
A legal advice column addressing whether social security contributions made in Portugal can be counted towards retirement in Brazil.
The document was created by a 50-year-old kindergarten teacher who says she feels “abandoned,” just like “immense numbers of teachers and educators” she knows.
People over 66 find a wider and more diverse range of people than those in the working-age groups. In short, retirement may not close doors, but rather open them.
The Social Security pension simulator is now also available on the app, allowing any citizen to 'estimate the value of their future retirement' directly on their mobile phone. When this tool was launched on the Social Security website, nearly 450,000 simulations were performed in the first week alone. 'The Pension Simulation feature, which was already...'
In the 80s, the numbers were magically balanced: 20 years growing and studying, 40 years working, and 15 years resting. Now imagine applying the same formula in a few years: 25 years studying, 60 years working, and 15 years resting. Can you feel the difference?
The early retirement of Mário Centeno, at age 59, from the Bank of Portugal sparked surprise and criticism, but the mechanism has been the norm in the banking sector. According to Jornal de Notícias, the five main banks alone spent 871.5 million euros over the last two years on early staff departures — with more to come...
The transition to retirement requires financial planning, but also personal preparation.
Portugal has nearly 80,000 active companies established before 1995. The majority of these firms remain under the leadership of their founders today. These are entrepreneurs who built their businesses over decades and are steadily approaching retirement age. These companies were not born by chance; they emerged during a specific moment of economic transformation.
Portugal, once a top destination for retirees due to its affordable living, favorable tax incentives like the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) scheme, and welcoming culture, is experiencing a decline in its appeal. Recent policy changes—such as the reshaping of the NHR regime, stricter residency rules, and the reduction of the Golden Visa program—have led to feelings of betrayal among loyal expats. As a result, retirees are increasingly exploring alternative European countries, notably Greece, which offers similar benefits with more predictable and transparent policies. Portugal's shift in policies has prompted many to reconsider their plans, signaling a potential decline in its status as Europe's premier retirement haven.
Research the pros and cons of each option, including the tax implications – retiring in Portugal involves navigating two different tax regimes and how they interact. How UK pensions are The post Taking your UK pension in Portugal – the tax implications appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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This article from International Living provides an overview of Lisbon, Portugal, touching on various aspects relevant to potential expats and retirees. It highlights Lisbon's location, history, and importance as a major seaport and economic center. The article also provides information on: * Lifestyle: Discusses the city's districts (Baixa, Bairro Alto, Alfama, etc.), cultural attractions, and everyday experiences like enjoying coffee and pastries. * Cost of Living: Presents a sample monthly budget for a couple living in Lisbon, including rent, utilities, groceries, and entertainment. * Climate: Describes Lisbon's Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an attractive destination year-round. * Retiring: Mentions that Lisbon is a good place to retire, and also mentions some of the transportation options available, and the best places to visit.
At 65, Judite Sousa was a journalist for 47 years and worked for national outlets such as RTP, TVI and CNN Portugal. She now describes herself as a 'communicator', announcing her intention to devote herself to writing.
For decades, ageing was associated with the gradual withdrawal from professional and social life. Retirement marked the end of careers and projects, and the word “elderly” came to carry a negative weight — invisibility, passivity and loss of relevance. But this narrative is beginning to be seriously challenged. In the United States, the concept NOLT – ...
The “Eurobarometer 2025: consumer trends in insurance and pension services”, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), reveals that the majority of Portuguese are not financially prepared for retirement: low take-up of private pensions and low confidence in a comfortable life in retirement point to a worrying future. In the survey on trends ...
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