How much money do I need to retire comfortably? That question was torn apart in a recent article I read. More precisely, the author was ripping into the non-expert experts that were answering the question in various forums online. It’s an unanswerable question without knowing more about the person asking it and their circumstances. My […]
About 28% of all American expats living abroad live in Mexico. A big reason for this is that Mexico has one of the world’s easiest immigration programs. The process begins at the Mexican consulate in your home country. Amounts vary consulate to consulate, but qualifying for temporary residency through economic solvency requires an average minimum […]
On the plane flying from Paris to Panama earlier this month, I read an article about a librarian who made the decision to take all of her money out of the stock market. It’s not that she’s worried about the stock market crashing. It’s that she’s reached her number. As the woman explained, she’s accumulated […]
The stock market continues in record high territory. There will be a correction… very soon. More than 6 million people in the U.S. are collecting unemployment benefits compared to less than 2 million people this time last year. Many of those lost jobs are not going to return. The disconnect between what’s happening in the […]
The Key To Sizing Up Your Tax Burden When Shopping For A New Home Overseas I'm in the United States during election season for the first time in decades. In addition to electing the usual officials in Illinois where I'm staying, the state is holding a referendum to change the state constitution to allow for [...]
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Live From Las Vegas—Here's The Scene At This Year's Retire Overseas Conference "The world is alive with opportunity. "Specifically, in the context of this Retire Overseas Conference, the world is alive with opportunity for an interesting, rich, full, adventure-filled, and, sometimes, very affordable retirement in a place that is welcoming, beautiful, friendly, and engaging." "That's [...]
Our editors are hunkered down mapping out answers to that question. Our planning is based first on our collective experience in recent months. Where have we scouted… what are we investing in personally… whither do we intend to travel in the next 12 months… In addition, as well, our editorial calendars, travel schedules, and conference […]
The super-rich have a growing number of options for obtaining second passports through economic citizenship. These programs are most attractive to the wealthy from countries whose passports don’t allow for much visa-free travel—Russia, China, and the countries of the Middle East, for example. Spending anywhere from US$100,000 to more than US$2 million depending on the […]
“I don’t care why you’re here this week looking at Panama,” David Stubbs told the room full of Live and Invest in Panama Conference attendees this morning. “Whatever your interests in Panama, the economics of the country are important to you. Even if you’re just here for a vacation, this is stuff you should be […]
The Best Place To Take Your First Steps Offshore Panamanians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and, while they have it, Halloween’s not a big deal. As a result, the stores are all stocked with Christmas decorations by the end of September. Thanks to the long U.S. influence in this country, you can find Halloween candy in some [...]
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