Here’s a list of the best countries to move to in 2017 if you’re retired, self employed, or plan to live the laptop lifestyle. In Part 1, we looked at the Americas. Now we'll move farther afield to Europe and Asia. EUROPE France While France is not a cheap destination, there are parts of the … [Read more...] about What are the Best Countries to Retire in 2017 (Part 2)
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Enjoy a Movable Retirement in Asia
It's affordable, safe, exciting, exotic, and has terrific health care. Last week I shared with you the top 20 picks for overseas retirement on a budget, according to Live and Invest Overseas. Six of the countries are located in southeast Asia, which is the cheapest region of the world right … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Movable Retirement in Asia
Retire to Latin America if You’re Poor, Europe if You’re Not
I don't generally follow investment websites or blogs, but The Oblivious Investor caught my eye recently. Why? Because author Rick Todd rated some expat retirement destinations based on how much income you have to retire on. His top five picks for retirees with a limited (primarily Social … [Read more...] about Retire to Latin America if You’re Poor, Europe if You’re Not
Living in the Land of Love
Guest Post by Mike Henry As I write this, the movie Eat, Pray, Love is hitting the cinemas in the United States. I am sure most people are already familiar with the story. The book's author, Elizabeth Gilbert, is frustrated with her life in the United States and decides to take a year off … [Read more...] about Living in the Land of Love
A Video Look at Some Expat Destinations
For a change of pace today, I thought I'd share with you some YouTube videos about expats and their new homes. A quick YouTube search of "expat" turns up over 4,000 videos. As you'd expect, some are good, some are terrible and most are in between. Some are slick, commercially produced efforts, most … [Read more...] about A Video Look at Some Expat Destinations
Teach English in Asia to Finance Your Life Overseas
So, you've decided you want to live in Asia, to travel to exotic locations, eat incredibly spicy food, and generally enjoy life in a culture that's completely different from what you've grown up with. But you have to be able to afford it. Previously, we’ve discussed teaching English as a second … [Read more...] about Teach English in Asia to Finance Your Life Overseas