Why more Baby Boomers are taking back control of retirement by looking beyond the U.S. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that the dignity of the individual flourishes when the decisions concerning his life are in his own hands.

When people search online for “how to move to Ecuador”, they usually focus on visas, income requirements, and paperwork. And while legal residency is essential, it is not what ultimately determines whether an expat thrives—or struggles.