I took advantage of the superb public transportation system in the Netherlands this week and took a train to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in the country. Maastricht lies two-and-a-half hours...
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KIGALI, Rwanda – Gilbert Maglaque could not have arrived in Rwanda at a worse time. He moved to the East African country for a job that paid what would have taken him...
CNN — She’d been living in Miami for around three decades and had built a life that she loved. But Julie Balzano, originally from Long Island, found herself struggling to keep up...
You've saved and invested your whole adult life for this, and the time has come to quit working and start living. But where will you spend your retirement years? If you decide...
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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...
SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images/iStockphotoRetiring abroad is a dream to many. For some, the idea of the perfect retirement is sitting on a sand-soaked beach, while for others it might be strolling through...
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In recent years, there has been a noticeable and continuous increase in the number of Americans making a permanent move to Mexico. Mexico has claimed the top spot as the preferred destination...
Have you always dreamed of retiring abroad? Unfortunately, your retirement account may not seem in the best shape to allow that. After all, the average 50-year-old only has $142,069 in savings. That...
What to Know About Travel Insurance Travel insurance can reimburse you for lost luggage, missed flights, trip cancellations and emergency medical expenses. Purchase travel insurance right after booking the trip to ensure...
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This article takes a look at the 17 best places to retire in Europe for English Speakers. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on an affordable European retirement, you may...
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This article takes a look at the 25 best places to retire in the UK. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of how expats are eyeing the UK rental property...
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For many Americans, wanderlust can spark a desire to retire abroad. Could that be you?Data show that the number of Americans retiring abroad has tripled over the last 30 years, with the...
This article takes a look at the 21 best places to retire in Africa. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis of the growing appeal of Africa as a retirement destination,...
Every month seems to bring another news report about North Americans relocating to Portugal… but almost none mention that just 100 miles northeast lies an exquisite slice of coastal Iberia that boasts...
GTS Productions / Shutterstock.comFor many retirees, living abroad is a luxury they can’t afford. With the average Social Security check paying just $1,840.27 per month to retired workers, most of the well-known...
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There are turning points in life that you remember with more clarity than you’d like. One of mine: June 29, 2016, when I was certain I was dying. It was 3:00 a.m. and I was in...
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Mitch Altman / Flickr.comAccording to International Living, nearly 2 million U.S. citizens have moved to Mexico in pursuit of a better life. Many Americans dream of retiring abroad for the lower cost...
ViewApart / iStock.com“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is...
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This article looks at the 15 best places to retire in Uruguay. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis, you may go to the 5 Best Places to Retire in Uruguay.Uruguay,...
