Retired Couple Moves to Mexico, Launches AI Business for Boomers

Karen and Jeff Nauman, in their 60s, left the US to live on their Social Security in Mexico and started teaching their peers how to use AI.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:11am

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A minimalist studio photograph featuring a laptop computer, reading glasses, and a small potted plant arranged elegantly on a clean white background, symbolizing the intersection of technology, aging, and entrepreneurship.A retired couple's new tech-focused business venture reflects the growing trend of American retirees seeking more affordable lives and fulfilling second acts abroad.Los Angeles Today

Karen Watts Nauman, 67, and Jeff Nauman, 69, a married couple, moved from the US to Lake Chapala, Mexico a few years ago because they couldn't afford life in America. Now, they've launched a platform called The AI Boomers, offering AI courses designed for older Americans. The couple, who previously worked in advertising, sales, and consulting, say they feel younger and more vibrant in Mexico and want to help their peers navigate and embrace new technologies like AI.

Why it matters

This story highlights the growing trend of American retirees moving to Mexico to stretch their fixed incomes, as well as the opportunity for tech-savvy older adults to start new businesses and share their knowledge with their peers. It also underscores the challenges many Americans face affording healthcare and housing in their later years, driving them to seek more affordable options abroad.

The details

Karen and Jeff decided to move to Mexico four years ago after realizing they couldn't afford to live comfortably in the US on just their Social Security income. They sold most of their belongings, put some in storage, and relocated to the Lake Chapala area, which has a large expat community. In Mexico, they're paying about $1,250 per month for a 1,500-square-foot home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and amenities like security. This is a fraction of what they would have paid for a similar property in the US. Now, the couple has launched The AI Boomers, an online platform offering AI education courses for older adults. Jeff became interested in AI through his previous job, while Karen was more hesitant at first but has since embraced the technology. They're starting with beginner-level AI courses on topics like prompting, safety, image/video generation, and marketing, with plans to expand their course library and potentially move into the B2B space.

  • Karen and Jeff moved to Mexico four years ago.
  • Jeff started learning about AI last year.
  • The AI Boomers platform just launched.

The players

Karen Watts Nauman

A 67-year-old who previously worked in advertising and sales in the US, including running her own promotional marketing events company. She is now co-founder of The AI Boomers.

Jeff Nauman

A 69-year-old who previously worked in sales and consulting, and is now co-founder of The AI Boomers. He became interested in AI through a previous job and encouraged the couple to start teaching their peers.

The AI Boomers

An online platform launched by Karen and Jeff Nauman that offers AI education courses for older adults.

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What they’re saying

“We want to speak with older Americans who use advanced tech, or younger Americans helping older loved ones with tech. Share your story by filling out this quick form.”

— Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman, Co-founders, The AI Boomers

“I've found ChatGPT's suggestions for pain management more helpful than a decade of advice from others. AI could help people navigate everyday tasks, at their home, in their gardens, or at the doctor's office.”

— Karen Watts Nauman, Co-founder, The AI Boomers

What’s next

Karen and Jeff plan to continue expanding their course library for The AI Boomers and potentially move into the B2B space. They hope to lay the groundwork for the business and have their business partner take it over in the next few years as they look to semi-retire.

The takeaway

This story showcases how some American retirees are finding creative ways to stretch their fixed incomes, like moving to Mexico, while also starting new businesses to share their knowledge and skills with their peers. It highlights the potential for technology-savvy older adults to embrace and teach emerging technologies like AI.