<h2>Portugal’s Golden Visa with Your IRA? David’s Path to Investing & Retiring Abroad</h2>What happens when a regular gay man says “enough” to U.S. chaos and starts building a fabulous Plan B abroad? Meet David Govacker, a medical professional who leveraged a self-directed IRA to invest in a diversified fund, qualify for Portugal’s Golden Visa, and set up a life with sunshine, safety, and equality—without Trump-era stress or American price tags. If you’re exploring investing for residency and retiring abroad, this episode is your blueprint.Top Takeaways:<ul><li>Why Portugal? LGBTQ+-affirming culture, stable politics, urban lifestyle, big airports, and easy U.S. access.</li><li>Golden Visa 101: The €500k investment route, residency timeline, and minimal stay rules (think: ~14 days every 2 years).</li><li>Investing via IRA: How a self-directed IRA rollover (not a taxable distribution) can fund a qualifying investment.</li><li>Fund choice matters: Why a diversified, open-ended mutual fund (vs. private equity lockups) matched David’s risk profile.</li><li>Logistics made simple: Paperwork, biometrics, realistic timing, and avoiding tax pitfalls with clean rollovers.</li><li>Plan B → Peace of mind: Build optionality now so you’re not scrambling later.</li><li>Real talk for LGBTQ+ folks: Looking for places where equality is both law and lived.</li></ul> Perfect for: LGBTQ+ professionals curious about Portugal, the Golden Visa, investing for residency, and retiring abroad—without giving up financial sanity or safety.Loved this? Share with a friend who’s Golden-Visa-curious, and subscribe for our Netherlands retirement countdown next week.Download: <a href="https://queermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get your Happy Gay Retirement Calculator</a>Mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://queer-money.captivate.fm/pgof-2">Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!</a>Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. <a href="https://queer-money.captivate.fm/pgof-2">Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!</a>

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