Create an Untethered Life Overseas
International Living’s annual Quality of Life Index. Every year, IL produces a Quality of Life index, which usually differs quite a bit from their recommendations on best places to retire. France has topped the list for several years running. France (was #1 last year as well) Australia (moved up from #5 in 2009) Switzerland (down [...]
Well, it’s not exactly an expat movie, although various characters do travel to and stay in other countries. But it’s a sweet Christmas-time romantic comedy, so I thought it worthy of a review at this sentimental time of year. It also features an unusual character – the Home Exchange website, a great place to arrange [...]
According to information released today by Sen. Dick Durbin, Americans overwhelmingly want a strong public option to be part of health care reform here in the US. Eighty percent of poll respondents fully support a 50-state public option, and 65% of respondents were completely opposed to the so-called “trigger” option. In the meantime, until the [...]
If your overseas move will include doing business, the World Bank has just published a list that might help you narrow your search. According to their annual Doing Business report, the countries most favorable to starting a small- to medium-sized business are: Singapore New Zealand United States Hong Kong Denmark United Kingdom Ireland Canada Australia [...]
Recently someone asked me why I would even consider leaving the United States. “We have the highest standard of living, this is the greatest country in the world. You have to be crazy or a Communist to leave,” was the reasoning.
I’m certainly not a communist, and I don’t think I’m crazy. So why would I, or anyone else, want to leave the good ol’ USA to live anywhere else?
If you're one of the 80% of readers who will have to earn a living overseas, this book's for you!
There’s a ton of information about different regions, countries and cities of the world. There’s lots of investment advice and information about protecting your wealth.
What I haven’t found is basic information on how to accomplish your overseas move, and how to support yourself once you arrive.
There aren’t any road maps.
This website zeros in on two areas: Prepping the Move and Portable Careers [Read More …]
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