Traditional personal finance advice discourages buying anything nonessential while paying off debt. That’s where I think most people’s idea of living debt-free is wrong. Who can give up all the fun and...
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The FIRE movement, which stands for ‘financial independence, retire early’, is a programme of extreme savings and investments that allows people to retire far earlier than a traditional pension plan would permit....
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Vesnaandjic / Getty ImagesLiving on a fixed income from Social Security definitely puts a damper on those retirement dreams of kicking back on a Caribbean beach or touring the Venice canals. With...
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We take the MTR together, but while Mimi heads straight for Hong Kong International Airport, I have decided to take a more roundabout way, following the Belt and Road Initiative between the...
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Recent posts on expat forums for expats residing in Mexico on social media (May 21, 2024) regarding the strength of the Mexican peso to the U.S. dollar (Currently MX$16.63 for one U.S....
Couple are $480K in debt with no savings, retirement plan. He refuses to talk about it. Ramit Sethi intervenes For many people, a house is a cornerstone of their wealth-building strategy. But...
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Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Athena, Kristin, and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I (45 M) have been married to my wife (43 F) for...
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©iStock.comTraveling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your travel experiences. With the right tools, you can still travel without overspending or relying on credit card debt. One of the biggest travel...
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There’s been a big shift in how people think about their later years: New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that most Americans don’t expect to work beyond...
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The following tips can help you make your goal of retiring early achievable. 1. Make a Plan To Minimise Costs and Maximise Wealth To retire early you’ll need to expedite the accumulation...
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CNN — They’d always planned to retire somewhere outside the US, but when the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Cynthia Wilson and her husband Craig Bjork felt compelled to bring their plans...
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One big dream that I have for the rest of my life is to be more of a "digital nomad." I'm lucky to be able to make a living the way I...
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Come summer, travel to Europe will be top of mind for plenty of Americans with vacation on the brain. But can we afford it? Summers especially can be crowded, hot and packed...
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The Spanish press dubbed American expat Marsha Scarbrough “the first exile” in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. But her overseas story really begins before that: Back in 2008, Marsha was...
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Visiting Europe is a top goal for a lot of Americans this summer. I mean, for 20 states in the US, Italy is the most searched summer vacation destination. Plus, with the...
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Image source: Upsplash/The Motley FoolIt's true that if you're a frequent flyer who spends a lot on premium travel rewards credit cards, you can get some fun perks and sweet upgrades. But...
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miniseries / Getty ImagesVacations are a lot of fun, but it’s easy to spend too much money, leaving a costly trail in the wake of your good time. However, there are a...
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