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Tallinn, Estonia, was the first stop of our 30-day Baltic adventure. The taxi moved slowly through Old Town Tallinn’s narrow, twisting, cobblestone streets. We were astonished as we passed by medieval buildings,...
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Rome jumps to 24th position, rising 31 places in the last two years.There was good news for the north Italian province of Milan in this year's Quality of Life in Italy report,...
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Moving out of the United States and starting a new life abroad can be a life-changing decision. Whether you’re seeking to pay fewer taxes, have a different lifestyle, or simply have a...
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In another blow to European golden visas via residential property investment, Greece proposes to end that option as of January 1.Like Portugal and Spain, Greece is shifting its focus to company investors,...
With its excellent infrastructure—including an array of public transit that includes trains, buses, trams, and light rail—and diverse landscapes ranging from the mountainous Iberian Peninsula in the northwest to the black- and...
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Retirement is a time to explore new horizons, and for many, that means finding a safe, welcoming place to settle down. Whether you dream of European charm, tropical beaches, or vibrant city...
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We retired early 14 years ago and moved abroad because the US was too expensive.We set our sights on Cuenca, Ecuador, which has moderate weather and is super walkable.Our cost of living...
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According to the Social Security Administration, in 2024, nearly 68 million Americans received a Social Security benefit each and every month, totaling roughly $1.5 trillion in benefits paid during the year. While...
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More than 760,000 people receive Social Security benefits while living abroad each year, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, not every potential beneficiary is eligible to receive payments overseas. If you're...
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Retiring abroad is becoming more common, with many American retirees fleeing the country in search of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing.According to a Social Security Administration (SSA) report,...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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My husband has a saying, ‘Kiwis love to go out into the world, capture their prey, and drag them home,’" says Aaron Jones. "That’s basically what happened to me."Aaron and I are...
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By Esther Marshall Published: 10:05 EDT, 21 October 2024 | Updated: 12:09 EDT, 21 October 2024 <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- Dreaming of starting a new life abroad?South Korea, it...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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South Korea's expat population grew by 3,896 per cent between 1990 and 2020READ MORE: The least used railway stations in Britain revealedDreaming of starting a new life abroad?South Korea, it would seem,...
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Travel I couldn't afford US retirement on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've since visited 43 countries and am happier. As told to Alcynna Lloyd 2024-10-21T15:24:16Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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Not every retirement dream works out quite as expected. Sometimes, there’s an unexpected U-turn.When Kate and Dan Morse retired to Portugal in 2018, they had done a lot of research and learned...
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At age 62, Mariah is close to retirement, but the Wisconsin native dreams of living out her golden years in Portugal, where she can enjoy a lower cost of living — along...
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A comprehensive guide to financial management for expats in Central America. In this article, learn how to navigate your finances while living abroad with confidence.Relocating to Central America as an expat offers...
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Old Town Riga captivated us the moment we stepped onto its cobblestone streets and saw the medieval architecture. What stories were embedded in these stone walls, narrow passages, and town squares?The aroma...
