Jason Parker Interviews Phil Newbold About Retiring AbroadPhil’s professional passion focused on helping companies significantly improve theirorganizational effectiveness particularly helping them navigate the risks and acceleratethe returns of major change. Before moving outside of the United States, he had over 25 years of executive management experience (CEO, COO, General Manager, Global Practice Manager and Managing Director) in financial services, healthcare, high tech and Phil still performs strategy consulting work for several high tech clients on an as required basis but considers himself blissfully retired. Besides living in paradise, he and his wife Audrey travel whenever possible. He also helps numerous people in their transition from life in the U.S. to living abroad.Phil has an MBA degree in Finance and Economics and a BSC degree from De Paul University. He holds executive residency certificates from the University of North Carolina and Stanford University.Useful Information ResourcesBooks:-Retirement Without Borders: How to Retire Abroad--in Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, -Panama, and Other... by Barry Golson and Thia Golson and the Expert Expats (Dec 9, 2008)-The Grown-Up's Guide to Retiring Abroad by Rosanne Knorr (Oct 24, 2001) -Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably!: The Baby-Boom Retirement Crisis and How to Beat It by Ben Stein and Phil DeMuth (Aug 1, 2006) - Retiring Oversees on a Budget by International Living (New Book)- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Retirement Planning by Wuorio, Jeffrey (Dec 4, 2007) - The Beginner's Guide to Running Away from Home by Jennifer Huget and Red Nose Studio (Jun 25, 2013 – Updated version of book I referenced)Periodicals / ServicesInternational Living MagazineVarious ex-pat websitesCountry Guides of Countries of Interest