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My wife and I retired in 2016 and moved to Medellin, Colombia, as expats. We left there in 2020 only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took us to Iowa to be...
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One of the things I was looking forward to most about early retirement was having the freedom to travel whenever and wherever we wanted. After walking away from my full-time job last...
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The key to living well on a budget and enjoying your life is to feel good about it. Whether you’re living on a low income or a high one, saving money is...
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After serving your country in the military for so long, it is easy to miss the adventure of living abroad. Most people prefer to move overseas after active duty so they can...
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More and more people are discovering that not only can they live abroad and be happy, safe and comfortable, but that they can successfully earn an income.That's exactly what I did when...
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When it comes to buying property overseas, cheap isn’t necessarily best. However, here are six overseas markets offering appealing property options at bona-fide bargain prices. These markets represent the world’s best property...
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If you’ve traveled in a foreign country such as Costa Rica, Portugal or Thailand, you may have dreamed about turning your vacation location into a permanent home. Retiring abroad is an increasingly...
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Jason Holland - IL Roving Latin America EditorThere is a lot of debate around the term expat. Some people feel it sets you apart from the local culture to call yourself an...
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Ecuador might not be on your radar for a vacation or holiday, but the South American country has become a hot spot for retirees looking to stretch their post-career dollars far further...
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This story has been updated. It was originally published on November 10, 2021. In the last two years, vaccines, rapid tests, and a growing body of scientific research have allowed us to...
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Retiring to Colombia is all about being able to make choices that suit your lifestyle, budget, and interests. This country of 48 million people touches both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean...
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Sale! by Hilary Bradt, Gill Campbell and Alistair Campbell Slow North and Mid Devon – expert local tips and holiday advice featuring interesting places to stay, the best cream teas and pubs, cycling, walking...
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The United States is currently one of the most overheated property markets in the world. Low interest rates, stimulus check savings, and limited housing supply are working together to buoy property prices...
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In this article As the holder of a US. passport, you may have had the privilege of visiting several countries around the world. After all, your passport is the 7th most powerful...
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I moved to Puerto Rico in mid- 2016. After my first visit in 1993 for a speaking engagement, I was enchanted and began visiting often. In 1995, I bought a major property...
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Dateline: Merida, Mexico You’ve decided to travel overseas to open a bank account, get a second residency or even just make a real estate investment. As you’re likely going to be spending...
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Imagine the smell of freshly-baked croissants wafting through the air, or the satisfying swallow of wine made from grapes grown just down the road. Perhaps you muse about living on a sun-drenched...
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The word best comes up frequently when retirees and expats talk about living in the South American country of Colombia. You’re likely to hear, for instance, that Colombia produces the world’s best...
