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Halfway through the 2020s, Americans are shattering the rules traditionally governing retirement. Whether it’s retiring at age 55 or starting a career second act after leaving the corporate world behind, today’s Baby...
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Share The Article One of the warmest winter destinations in Europe is the gorgeous Algarve, but somehow, the capital city anchoring Portugal's slice of paradise is often overlooked in favor of surrounding...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinIf you’re willing to look beyond the borders of the United States, a plethora of opportunities for safer, more affordable, more fulfilling overseas retirement lifestyles becomes...
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When Julie Chen and her husband Erik Fuson decided to leave behind their lives in Colorado and move to Portugal in 2021, it wasn't a decision they took lightly. For Julie, a...
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Two sisters came to an upsetting realization in 2020. They wanted to retire but were far from being able to afford it. At the time, Jennifer McGuire, 72, worked as a cataloger...
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Share The Article Last Updated 7 seconds agoWhile you're likely to be well-familiarized with the likes of Barcelona, Mallorca, and Gran Canaria, we're pretty sure you haven't heard of Asturias, or if...
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Share The Article Last Updated 42 seconds agoAhhh, Portugal! Your sun-kissed southern shores, with golden sands extending for miles on end, the vintage tramways that rattle up your capital's hilly, pastel-colored neighborhoods,...
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These creative and rewarding holiday-time trips have been some of our readers’ favorites…with a little help from our WOW List of top travel specialists. Read on for inspiration for your next holiday...
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Text Callout : Key Takeaways - Best Places to Retire Overseas in 2025 However appealing some destinations may seem at first glance, not all are suitable for someone relocating in retirement. Many...
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Even if they don’t admit it, just about everyone wants a better life. Maybe it’s about having more money, cooler friends and relationships, warmer weather or better healthcare, education, adventure or freedom...
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Thinking of setting up a bank account in Portugal? It’s a rite of passage for any expat moving to the Iberian country and one that often causes the biggest headaches. Banking in...
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From mid-2025, non-EU visitors to Europe's Schengen member countries will need to apply for ETIAS or a Schengen visaIf you’ve been following the European Union’s ongoing saga of “Coming Soon” travel regulations,...
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In the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, a new breed of adventurers is emerging: digital nomads. These location-independent professionals are redefining the concept of office space, trading cubicles for cafes and boardrooms...
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The rise of remote work has spurred countries worldwide to cater to digital nomads by offering specialized visas that combine ease of entry with a lifestyle-friendly work environment. In 2025, these six...
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Beyond port and soulful Fado melodies, Portugal is a country with some intriguing credentials. It’s the world’s largest cork producer and boasts some of Europe’s most steadfast borders, unchanged since the Middle...
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Ever dreamed of living in Europe? You’re not alone. The problem is that the continent’s traditionally high tax rates have turned many successful entrepreneurs and investors away from Europe, forcing them to...
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Share The Article Not Cancun and its glitzy resort zone, Punta Cana and its pristine Caribbean sands, and most certainly not Cartagena and that historic, UNESCO-listed walled center: the beach city stealing...
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Choosing where to retire is an important decision. After a lifetime of hard work and saving, you deserve to have the security of knowing that you’re settling in a location that offers...
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Share The Article Have you been dreaming of cobbled towns frozen in medieval times, hilltop castles that look as if they could belong in a Disney storybook––except they're the real deal––and all...
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Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedinLooking for the most affordable places to live? Or even better—how about the best places to live in the world that are so affordable you might...
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