April 1, 2013, Medellin, Colombia: Here’s how to approach the challenge of deciding whether you should retire to Ecuador, Belize, Colombia, or Panama.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

"Dear Kathleen, I'm confused and torn. I've enjoyed the many good things you have told me about Ecuador over the past several months and had pretty much decided that would be the first country I'd check out.

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March 31, 2013, Los Islotes, Panama: Los Islotes is the only fully master-planned private oceanfront community of its kind on the Azuero Sunset Coast of Panama.

Dear Overseas Opportunity Letter Reader,

"I don't think I've ever told you this story," Gary began. "The story of how I found you.

"After the bottom fell out of real estate markets in the States, in 2008/2009, I lost my job in the construction industry," Gary explained. "My job of 32 years," he added, shaking his head.

March 28, 2013, Medellin, Colombia: American expat and entrepreneur Rich Holman chose to relaunch his life in Medellin, Colombia, because of the great weather, the appealing lifestyle, and the investment and business opportunities.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

American Rich Holman made his full-time move to Medellin, Colombia, six years ago. After a divorce in the States, this is where Rich chose to relaunch his life. Why?

March 27, 2013, Medellin, Colombia: Medellin, Colombia, is a beautiful, safe, welcoming, peaceful city that is one of the best places in the world to live, retire, or invest overseas.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

"Kathleen, my husband and I have fallen in love with this place. We're staying on through next week, and we're determined to find an apartment to buy before we go back home. We never expected to love it here as much as we do. I can't describe to our family back in the States what Medellin is really like..."

March 26, 2013, Medellin, Colombia: Medellin, Colombia, is right now one of the best places on earth to think about living, retiring, investing, or owning a second home.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

I don't like to admit it, even to myself, but, after nearly 30 years covering this beat...traveling around the world almost continuously in search of opportunity...ever on the trail of the "next great destination"...the "next big thing"...I've grown a little jaded.