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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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Many older Americans dream about traveling in retirement, but a growing number of intrepid retirees are taking their wanderlust to another level. Instead of visiting a country outside the U.S. and returning...
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"We wanted to retire early. We won't be able to climb mountains forever, so we decided to start enjoying those adventures sooner rather than later," says Stephanie Ruiz of the life she's...
Geneva, Switzerland. pawel.gaul/Getty Images Switzerland is the best country to retire comfortably, according to U.S. News & World Report. Portugal, Australia, and New Zealand also topped the list thanks to good healthcare...
Getting away from it all, really away, is a fond wish for many. And retiring abroad can indeed be a reality with some savings and forethought. But don't assume it'll necessarily be...
Real Estate I'm a Black woman who grew up hearing about the American dream. Here's why I'm moving to Italy. As told to Yoonji Han 2023-08-25T15:17:19Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook...
Santa Monica, California — Rob and Allie Marmion spend their days traveling the world."I think it's great just to be able to eat ramen in Japan and eat spaghetti in Italy," Allie...
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In recent years, a considerable number of global citizens have been pursuing the FIRE trend, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, leading to a significant increase in the volume of FIRE-related...
If you’re like me, taking a walk opens your mind to exploring new possibilities that often can’t penetrate when you’re preoccupied with getting life done.It was the summer of 2017. My husband...
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There are always questions when you contemplate retirement, and it’s essential to address them head-on. In many families, cultural traditions and expectations give rise to specific concerns. All can weigh heavily on...
For the last four years, the two of us have traveled the world as digital nomads, living in twelve different countries for at least a month, and visiting another eighteen along the...
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Remote work is one thing, but why not just quit that day job and move to an island that’s so cheap you don’t have to work and can spend your life on permanent vacation? A new...
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International Living readers know there are beautiful, safe, warm, and welcoming countries on earth where the cost of living is a fraction of what it is in the U.S. Places where they...
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Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address.My husband and I were in our 50s...
On a hammock in the San Blas islands of Panama, which was named the top place to quit your job and... live on the cheap in 2019. Getty Admit it: You often...
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Real Estate A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early-retirement strategy. Amanda Goh 2024-05-12T23:14:01Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share...
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The skyline of Lisbon, the top place to move on the cheap in 2018. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) It's the ultimate fantasy: Escape the 9-5 by moving to a place where it's so...
