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You went to Italy and fell in love with the country. Italy is gorgeous, much like some of its inhabitants. For many, it’s love at first sight. Stunning natural settings, breathtaking architecture,...
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If you ask people why they travel, you’ll probably get a different answer from each person. One wants to experience another culture, one is going on a bachelorette trip, one wants to...
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Real Estate At 26, I set off on a yearlong adventure to South America. It's been 6 years, and I have no plans to leave. Essay by Sinead Mulhern 2024-10-29T00:14:01Z Share icon...
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Retiring abroad is becoming more common, with many American retirees fleeing the country in search of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing.According to a Social Security Administration (SSA) report,...
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The Aegean Airlines turboprop banked hard on final approach into Podgorica, Montenegro. Outside the window, I watched the ghost of Ansel Adams have a moment…Early evening had swallowed the valley below, the...
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Manali Doshi/ThrillistManali Doshi/ThrillistIn the years since the pandemic began, there are more digital nomads than ever—a reported 35 million people worldwide now embrace this lifestyle, over half from the US—but the surrounding culture has...
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Luigi Wewege from Belize’s Caye International Bank offers nine great reasons to consider living on Ambergris Caye, Belize.Ambergris Caye has become an increasingly attractive option for expats seeking their perfect tropical paradise...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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My husband has a saying, ‘Kiwis love to go out into the world, capture their prey, and drag them home,’" says Aaron Jones. "That’s basically what happened to me."Aaron and I are...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Travel I couldn't afford US retirement on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've since visited 43 countries and am happier. As told to Alcynna Lloyd 2024-10-21T15:24:16Z Share icon Share Facebook...
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Not every retirement dream works out quite as expected. Sometimes, there’s an unexpected U-turn.When Kate and Dan Morse retired to Portugal in 2018, they had done a lot of research and learned...
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Known as the ‘Jewel of the Andaman Sea’, Phuket has long been one of Thailand’s most desired destinations. Devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed 225,000 lives across Southeast Asia, Phuket...
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SmartAsset TeamOctober 17, 2024 at 11:29 AMA business woman looking up Roth IRA rules for living abroad.Americans living abroad can still benefit from a Roth IRA for retirement savings, just like those...
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At age 62, Mariah is close to retirement, but the Wisconsin native dreams of living out her golden years in Portugal, where she can enjoy a lower cost of living — along...
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Real Estate Moving to Panama slashed an expat's expenses. Here's how much he pays for housing and bills for a family of 4. Noah Sheidlower 2024-10-16T14:52:17Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook...
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A comprehensive guide to financial management for expats in Central America. In this article, learn how to navigate your finances while living abroad with confidence.Relocating to Central America as an expat offers...
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A growing number of Americans are moving abroad, whether for a career change or because they’ve long dreamed of living in another country. And though they may work and make money entirely...
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A growing number of Americans are moving abroad, whether for a career change or because they've long dreamed of living in another country. And though they may work and make money entirely...
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Mac Davidson, 46, moved from Canada to Panama for a warmer, cheaper lifestyle.He faced challenges adjusting to cultural differences and learning Spanish in Panama.Despite drawbacks, Davidson plans to retire in Panama, citing...
