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From 2019 to 2022, the number of Americans receiving their Social Security benefits overseas increased from 413,000 to 760,000. With more countries opening up retirement visas, the idea of retiring abroad continues...
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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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My fiance and I are considering the early retirement expat lifestyle in a few years when all our kids finish college. Or even her retiring there while I work for a few...
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Photo by Anukrati OmarMost people believe retirement means slowing down, but that doesn’t sit well with some seniors. For them, growing older means emptying their bucket lists and having the time of...
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If retirement is on your horizon or already a reality, considering the opportunities and affordability of retiring abroad might be a worthwhile venture. Asia, known for its lush greenery, stunning water features,...
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"Would you ever go back to the States?" I ask Frank White as we lounge over cocktails in Lampang, northern Thailand."Never, why would I?" he replies. "I had never known what happiness...
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C2 Capital PartnersSponsor By Dario Montagnese Retiring abroad is becoming a major trend among US high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Between 2008 and 2021, the number of Americans who received social benefits abroad increased...
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Once you've finally entered your retirement years and have more time to spend doing what you love, travel may be a top priority. But if jet-setting for a week or two at a...
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Well, we did it! My wife Rita and I just closed on the sale of our house in eastern Tennessee, so we are now officially homeless. Or, as we prefer to think...
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American expat communities dot the globe. These wanderers leave home for different reasons. Some just want to stretch their legs and explore the world, possibly as a digital nomad. Others are on...
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RomanBabakin / Getty Images/iStockphotoA new survey from AARP laid out some hard truths about Americans approaching retirement age. One-fifth of adults 50 and older have no retirement savings, and more than half...
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It’s possible to live a richer, fuller, more active life as a senior overseas than in the United States. Senior homes and age-in-place communities are the norm in North America, but they...
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More than 130,000 foreigners have fallen in love with Colombia’s culture, landscapes and the warmth of its people after just one visit, according to the National Statistics Department (DANE). And they are...
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Skift Take Virgin Galactic joins Blue Origin and Space Perspective in aspiring to make the final frontier open to all who can afford it. That's good news for travel agencies like RocketBreaks....
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What I’m about to tell you… well, it’s technically illegal.But what’s a little crime between friends?Our story starts in the mid-80s when a cabbie pulled to the curb in front of a...
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Visa applicants can also spend their stay learning muay Thai boxing or Thai cooking. ADVERTISEMENTThailand has long been a popular homebase for digital nomads - but they haven’t been officially welcomed, until...
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The Dominican Republic has increasingly become a popular destination for US expats, retirees, and digital nomads to reside and live full-time. The year-round tropical climate, stunning beaches, vibrant and laid-back culture, and...
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"I had a great experience working in corporate America," says Faye Tillery. "My only issue was the inability to be able to enjoy life in the way I chose to—having to put...
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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....
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When we think about why expats consider moving to Portugal, the safety relief is some of the top reasons. Portugal is the 3rd safest country in the world while ranking 4th globally...
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