Panama Is A Land Of Opportunity For Investors, Entrepreneurs, And Job Seekers
"It's hard to describe how much this view has changed over the past 20 years that I've been spending time ...
Should You Buy Biotech IPOs?
Biotech is arguably the most exciting sector to invest in. This year, the NYSE Arca Biotech Index has more than ...
Six Shooters And Splitting Bullets: A True Texas Adventure
"Cowboys worked hard... 12-hour days chasing cattle, branding ponies, what have you... 6 days a week," explained the Texan. "Come ...
An Insidious Threat To Your Income
There is an insidious threat to the security of our income, and it has to be unwound now. I call ...
Is Panama Setting The Stage To Become The Next Singapore?
Panama City will be the next Singapore… I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that prediction—from Panama property ...
How Panama Became My Part-Time Property Paradise
What are we doing in Panama? My husband and I came to this country in 2006 to escape winters in ...
5 Things You´ll Hate About Panama (And Several You’ll Love)
Panama is... Home to more than 940 species of birds as well as 250 mammals and 354 reptiles and amphibians... ...
Why This Dividend Expert Recommends Bonds
If you've read my Safety Net column or my other work on Cashflow for Retirement, you know I'm the dividend ...
Relocating To Panama For Retirement
I'm a retired schoolteacher, and April is a retired accountant. How did we end up at this stage of our ...
Our Lives Are International, But Panama Feels Just Like Home
Touching down in Panama yesterday, after five weeks on the road, I embraced the strong sense I felt of coming ...
History of Belize: From Mayan Settlement To Melting Pot
Since "Survivor" and "Temptation Island" put it on America's radar, sleepy little Belize has been attracting attention for its white-sand ...
Is This Carmaker’s 6% Yield More Reliable Than Its Cars?
When it comes to safety and reliability, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) doesn't have the greatest reputation. And its dividend ...
10 Tips For Moving Abroad
Nearly 20 years living overseas, in Ireland, Panama, and France, have taught me... 1. Patience... the kind of patience you ...
11 Reasons The Algarve Is Our Favorite European Escape
"We have a word in Portuguese," a friend from Lisbon, Miguel, told me once, "that doesn't exist in any other ...
Conference Attendees Consider Their Options For Retiring Overseas
"Kathleen, I have to tell you the truth," began the Retire Overseas Conference attendee who pulled me aside in the ...
Why Belize Is Such A Great Fit For Canadian Snowbirds
In my 14 years living in Belize I have often remarked at how many happy-go-lucky, friendly, community-minded Canadians live here. ...
Relocating To Another Country
"I read something you wrote on Thailand several months ago and decided that that was the place for me," explained ...
3 Things You’ll Need If You’re Deciding To Retire Overseas
"The world is alive with opportunity. "Specifically, in the context of this Retire Overseas Conference, the world is alive with ...
Will You Need To Work Through Retirement?
One of my first indications that I was getting up there in age was when people in our small town ...
Planning For The Next Stage Of Life
For better than two decades now, Lief and I have been working together to identify and then position pieces of ...
The 10 Best Places To Live Overseas In 2018
Your 10 Best Options For Living Overseas In 2018 At 9 a.m. tomorrow morning we'll kick off this year's Retire Overseas ...
You May Be Surprised At How Low Taxes In Europe Can Be
People often take Europe off the list of possibilities for where to move or invest overseas because they assume the ...
Here’s To 500! Historic Panama Nears Half A Millennium
On Aug. 15, 2018, Panama City began a yearlong celebration as it counts down to its 500-year birthday taking place ...
Start Your Grand Journey At Our Retire Overseas Conference
Back home in France right now, La Rentrée is in full swing... These early days of September are when family vacations are ...
“Leasing A Car Is Only For Young People”
If you're a senior and are considering a lease, heed the words of my attorney: "Leasing a car is only ...
Is Singapore A Suitable Destination For Diversification?
Singapore sits on the path of ancient shipping lanes... which is why it has long been an attractive destination, first ...
Getting To Know Shanghai and Singapore, Cities Of The Future
“China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will move the world.” --Napoleon Bonaparte These ...
Sneaky Loopholes In Your Insurance Policy
Here's a tale from the retirement belt about long-term care (LTC) insurance and how it may not be all it's ...
How Singapore’s Patina Stacks Up Against Panama’s Potential
Phew, I reminded myself as we made our way through the airport arrivals hall in the direction of immigration... They ...
Learn From Warren Buffett’s Biggest Mistake
It's a rare moment when Warren Buffett makes a mistake. But sometimes he does and, well, you've got to call ...
Thailand Aquaponics Project (And Profits) Continue To Grow
Two years ago I made a quick trip from France to Thailand to visit with a developer embarking on a ...
Busting Myths: Expectation Versus Reality Of Moving Overseas
Recently, Mary M., United States, wrote in to say: "Kathleen, I do not believe a word of those articles you publish ...
The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Living In Chame, Panama
Being from Vancouver, Canada, I'm used to seeing the Pacific Ocean every day. In my area of Panama City, though, ...
Discovering Belize, Its People, And Another Way To Live
It's true—it's never too late to learn. I've been fortunate to reach my threescore-and-ten, and Belize is still showing me ...
How I Funded My Early Retirement With Overseas Real Estate
I bought a beachfront home, directly on the sand, for less than US$62,000. After furnishing the solid, 2,000-square-foot house, I ...
Find Out How This Method Is Helping Single Women Travelers
Having successfully navigated parts of China, Bahrain, the UAE, France, Brazil, Paraguay, Romania, the U.K., and Czech Republic over the ...
Would You Rather Get $1 Million Or $5,000 Per Month?
"Would you rather" is an age-old game we've likely all played at some point growing up. Usually the questions were ...
How You Can Fund Your Retirement Overseas
“When I retire, I'll have about US$1,400 a month in Social Security and pension income. I'd like to have more. ...
What’s Your “Punched In The Mouth” Plan?
"If the market is cut in half three years from now, could you take it on the chin?" That's the ...
9 Things About Abruzzo, Italy, You Can’t Afford To Miss
Nature parks and art towns... ski slopes and beaches... medieval churches, castles, and museums... there's a whole universe to discover ...
Exploring Abruzzo, Italy, To Find The Perfect Place To Live
The decision to buy a house in Abruzzo was an easy one for me—it was figuring out the exact location ...
From Potholes To Paying Bills: Adjusting To Life In Panama
I'm a recent arrival in this country. I moved to Panama in October of last year. As a new arrival ...
Low Cost Of Living And Great Lifestyle In Abruzzo, Italy
Abruzzo is fantastically cheap. You can eat like royalty here on a pittance. So much food (and pasta and wine ...
The Real Cost Of Long-Term Care In Retirement
Some of my best memories of my Navy days are from when we were on liberty and weren't behaving as ...
Abruzzo, Italy: An Affordable Italian Lifestyle Beyond Tuscany
As you ski lazily down a gentle slope, a ray of sunshine hits your face, and you look down to ...
A Self-Sufficient Life In The Italian Countryside Of Abruzzo
Traditional and historical isn't limited to architecture in Abruzzo... the entire way of life in this part of Italy is ...
5 Top Places To Retire In Europe Today (Even On A Budget)
For the past week, we've been making the point that Europe is a more affordable live- or retire-overseas option than ...
Bond Basics: Buying Cheap Bonds
Buying cheap bonds is one of the great joys of investing. But most people miss out on this growth and ...
Why We Decided To Stop Living In France And Return Home
In 2005, my parents decided to move to the "Other South of France," that is the Languedoc region in the ...
Find Out Why Porto, Portugal, Is Our Dream Overseas Location
Clearly the Celts, Romans, and Moors knew something long before the rest of us. With abundant sunshine, stunning architecture, and ...
