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Tag: Property In Ireland

07 Nov
Seaport Village of Cobh, Ireland

A 90k Island Home

In 1998 I signed up for a weeklong tour of Ireland. I planned to move there and buy either a bar or a country estate where I could host executive retreats. The trip would allow me to scout out the real estate options on offer around the country. The tour was run by Kathleen Peddicord […]

10 Sep
strond dollar

Strong Dollar Creates Global Property Bargain

The currency gods have conspired against the doom-and-gloomers who have been predicting (even, it seems to me sometimes, demanding) the demise of the U.S. dollar. The dollar continues to appreciate against many currencies, including the currencies of commodity-producing countries such as Colombia, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Chile, and New Zealand. Over the last 30 days, the […]

08 Jun
Politesse For Investors Abroad

How To Protect Against Currency Fluctuations When Living And Investing Overseas

This week two readers have written to ask about currency risk when moving overseas. One was concerned about moving to a U.S. dollar-denominated destination from the U.K.; the other was wondering about moving to Portugal from the United States. These readers’ concerns about currency exchange fluctuations are valid. A retiree on a fixed income could […]

17 Nov
How To Find The Right Resources And Advisors Offshore

How To Find The Right Resources And Advisors Offshore

The doctor I found was part of the health insurance plan that I had recently signed up for. He was listed as a primary care physician, but his specialty was cardiology. On my first visit for an annual checkup, the first thing the guy did was hook me up to some electrodes to check my […]