"He also noted that finding the right rental agent is crucial. We have been blessed with a smart and highly competent agent who worked very hard to find just what we wanted. She did all the legwork, even took us shopping for everything we needed to furnish our place. Our rental was new (in Vista Del Mar) and needed everything! Our agent pre-shopped for furniture for us, so that, when we arrived, she took us around to show us what she'd already found. We simply had to choose.
"We intend to move permanently to Panama City within two years. Your conference and daily posts got us started. We thank you!
"And we hope to see you and Kathleen soon!"
-- Victoria F., United States
"Kathleen, I've been reading your e-mails for some time now, and the idea of moving and working in another country is getting very appealing. I am an artist making a modest living doing landscape paintings in North Carolina (www.mccarter-gallery.com). My wife is fluent in French and loves the culture. France would definitely be her first choice--and, if she's happy, I'm happy!
"Do you have anything specifically that would be helpful in learning how to make such a move and to understanding if this is even possible?
"Finally, I am very interested in having a 'safe' bank account outside this country, not in U.S. dollars. Can you recommend something?
"Thank you so much. I really look forward to hearing from you and to making the move!"
-- Alan McC., United States
We're sorry that you missed our Live and Invest in France Conference in Paris last month. This could have been an ideal opportunity for you and your wife to spend a few days with us and our top France contacts having all your questions answered.
We recorded this live event and are editing those recordings to be bundled as part of our new Live and Invest in France Kit, which will also include a "Live and Invest in France Manual." In addition, we will be holding our Live and Invest in France Conference again next July (we intend to make this an annual event).
Regarding a bank account, we recommend Belize as a top offshore banking jurisdiction right now. And, in that country, our preferred bank is Caye Bank, which offers non-dollar accounts. You can contact the bank here. Continue Reading:
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Kathleen Peddicord is the founder of the Live and Invest Overseas publishing group. With more than 25 years experience covering this beat, Kathleen reports daily on current opportunities for living, retiring, and investing overseas in her free e-letter.
Her book, How To Retire Overseas—Everything You Need To Know To Live Well Abroad For Less, was recently released by Penguin Books.
