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Ten years ago, Gwen Merz, now 33, knew exactly what she wanted and what it took to get there: to retire early at age 35 with $635,000 to her name. At least,...
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Picture this: it’s January 2024 — blizzards, icy roads and frostbite are back again. However, those aren’t the only things that will send a chill down your spine. The aftermath of the...
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The author at the Bremerhaven Fischereihafen in Germany in 2021.Courtesy of Lena BeckerHealth insurance was the thing that haunted me the most when I decided to move back to the United States...
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In a society where the conventional retirement age of 60 has long been the accepted norm, an increasing number of people are boldly defying this timeline by pursuing early retirement. The desire...
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The International Monetary Fund affirms that as countries become more globalized, their economies will benefit from more job openings, trade between growing markets, and knowledge and culture transmission. The internet has been...
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17th October, 2023 in Expat Finances – 6m read Latin America is generally thought of as having a low cost of living. But is this correct? Using data from Statista and Numbeo,...
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Thousands of British retirees have flocked to the shores of the Algarve, nestled in Portugal’s “golden triangle” of resort towns, golf courses and pristine coastline.The lure is plain to see: why not...
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In an age when financial independence and early retirement may appear to be faraway dreams, the FIRE movement has emerged as a beacon of hope and a road to financial freedom for...
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Thailand is destined to lose 15.6% of its active workforce in the next 17 years up to 2040 while the ratio of workers to retired seniors in the same period will halve...
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Becoming financially independent means you don't work for money and can buy time with money. Having time means to be able do what you wish to. With FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)...
