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Expats have been flocking to Costa Rica's Central Valley for decades and it’s not hard to see why. The spring-like climate, central location, and ready-made expat community are just a few of...
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10 million baht is enough for a Thai golden visa, along with approximately 75 square meters of property in Bangkok. Or a condo around the same size with an ocean view in...
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hqrloveq / Getty Images/iStockphotoWhen it comes to retirement planning, you want to ensure that you live in the most ideal place based on financial standards and quality of life. As a retiree,...
kate_sept2004 / Getty ImagesSome Americans set their sights on a new country with a desire to retire abroad. You’ve finally reached retirement age and you’re ready to spend your golden years exploring...
This central American country has been popular with US retirees for decades, and for good reason: The country’s green environs, its laid-back way of living, and a high quality of life that...
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I never really thought about retirement. Then, suddenly, it was 2018 and I was old enough to collect Social Security and stop working.A dozen years earlier, I'd moved to Mazatlán, Mexico. Unlike...
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Gay marriage will affect foreign tourists and expats as well as Thais. Subject to the likely agreement of the Senate and the 120 days waiting period prior to implementation, gay marriage will...
When you are arriving in or departing from Mexico, there are some straightforward paperwork procedures that you will need to engage with. Specific entry and exit procedures exist for foreign visitors, foreigners...
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I first started working as a full time freelancer in November 2016. I had just quit my boring office job and was on a three week trip to Vietnam with nothing but...
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We sat on our terrace overlooking the Gozo Channel, the islands of Malta and Camino, and the green terraced farms below. Clink! “Happy Gozo try-out year.”, I said; Kevin repeated the toast.January...
Spain is one of the best countries in the world to retire to. Retirement, the so called 'golden age'; you leave the world of work behind and retire after years of paying...
blackCAT / Getty ImagesWith a looming Social Security shortfall less than 10 years away, policymakers are floating the idea of cutting benefits to plug the gap. That has some Americans looking abroad...
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In late 2022, Colombia launched its digital nomad visa program (Visa V Nómadas Digitales), allowing remote workers to live and work in the country for up to two years.Michelle Thompson, a freelance...
A recent study into expat happiness around the world saw Old World great Spain dominate the rankings. Valencia was crowned the number one city for quality of life for expats while Malaga,...
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Gene Caballero, co-founder of GreenPal, recommended Lima, Peru for Americans seeking a vibrant expat community and amenities akin to those in the U.S., but at a fraction of the cost. “Lima is...
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Yaël Bizouati-KennedyMarch 22, 2024 at 10:00 AMxbrchx / Shutterstock.comRetiring overseas is a dream for many Americans, and there are numerous reasons it is enticing for retirees to relocate for their golden years....
ViewApart / iStock.comThe average Social Security benefit in 2024 is $1,903, or $3,806 for two people. If you’re planning to live on just your Social Security check as a retiree in the...
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By Quang Minh Wed, March 20, 2024 | 11:18 am GMT+7 <!-- The foreign business community in Vietnam has again recommended the Vietnamese government loosen visa and work permit requirements to attract...
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