The Italian retirement dream is achievable for Americans, but it requires deliberate, early financial and tax planning to avoid costly pitfalls.

Editor's note: There are many reasons why an American may seek to relocate to Europe, chief among them retirement, work opportunities or simply a better work-life balance. This is the second article ...

Using research and simple tools, I made my decision to move to a place without visiting it. Now I'm an American happily living in Florence, Italy.

For a long time, I've dreamed of moving to Italy — and finally, I'm feeling ready to take that step. Before I get a more permanent visa, I'm doing a 90-day trial run in my favorite city, Naples.

Cassandra Tresl and her husband Alex Ninman made their official move to Abruzzo, Italy in 2022.

I've always believed that if soulmates exist, mine is not a person; it's Italy. Ever since I first set foot in Venice over 10 years ago, I felt a pull that I couldn't explain. Fast forward to now, and ...