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The Spanish press dubbed American expat Marsha Scarbrough “the first exile” in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. But her overseas story really begins before that: Back in 2008, Marsha was...
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Top 10 expat-friendly countries: Some of us, at some point in our lives, are drawn to the prospect of a fresh start in another country. However, like any significant life change, thorough...
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"As housesitters, we stayed in areas the tourists don’t know about… and learned all the secret places the locals go," says Todra Payne.For three-plus years, Todra and her now-husband Paul Emberger enjoyed...
This article takes a look at 15 tax-friendly countries to consider for your retirement and includes a detailed analysis of the US tax burden. Handling the Tax Burden in Retirement The 1st of...
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Name: Brendan DeckerFrom: Houston, TXLiving in: Kandy, Sri LankaAfter a year in Sri Lanka, my wife Lilly and I have no plans to return to the US.We’d lived in Houston most of...
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Beachfront living is a dream for many people, but prohibitively high prices in the United States mean that it’s a reality for only a select few. For those who aspire to own...
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The other day an IL subscriber expressed concern about the cost of getting a residency permit in Europe:“My monthly retirement and Social Security income will be twice the cost of living in...
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My colleague just ran afoul of the American financial system’s most frustrating rule.Owen, an American expat living and working in Europe, logged into his U.S. bank to find his accounts frozen. He’d...
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3 Ways You Could Save Money by Retiring Abroad Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility This device is too small If you're on a Galaxy Fold, consider unfolding...
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For many people considering a move overseas, one of the biggest barriers they face is the language barrier. They may not feel able to master a new language… not have time to…...
Do you dream of living in exciting European cities on the coast while working remotely? Now you can with the official Portugal digital nomad visa! Digital nomads were already taking advantage of...
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What exactly is an expat? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. Ask a handful of expats to define the term and you’ll get a handful of different answers. When it...
Research and assess Playa del Carmen as a location for living, working or retirement in Mexico. Playa del Carmen as a Place for Living and Retirement The Mexican Caribbean beach town of...
Research and assess Manzanillo as a location for living, working or retirement in Mexico The port town of Manzanillo is situated onLiving places the Pacific coast of Mexico, about a four hour...
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Sitting on the deck of a friend’s yacht, an ice-cold Tiger beer in hand, I was admiring the sea view in front of me… The stunning Malaysian island of Langkawi, with its...
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In truth, there is no single place on earth that is absolutely perfect. However, there are places that just feel right. There are also long-term expats who find the perfect fit where...
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A professional mariner for more than 50 years, Pete Sanchez spent his life globetrotting as captain on private yachts, running crew boats to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, visiting...
For retirees who seek connectivity and global amenities, Kuala Lumpur and Penang are the two main options. Sure, you could retire on a remote beach… but you might not have international food...
Taking a step back to identify your real lifestyle needs and giving due consideration to them as you short-list locations for your home in Mexico —instead of being seduced by the bubbles...
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fcafotodigital / Getty ImagesWith sunny beaches, scenic mountains, a rich culture, warm weather and world-renowned cuisine, you’d think Spain would be an expensive place to retire. That’s not the case, however –...
