Renting vs. Buying Overseas: Which Is Best For You?
You have probably heard before that you should rent property before buying when moving overseas. It’s what we usually recommend...
Is Belize A Safe Country?
If you want to spend time in Belize… certainly if you’re thinking about moving to Belize, you’ve got to shift...
5 Things To Do In Boquete
Boquete, Panama’s #1 expat haven, is also a wonderland for tourists and locals alike. There is so much to do...
The Best Places To Retire If You Have An Ongoing Illness
People with chronic illnesses have a lot to think about when deciding where to retire overseas. Healthcare is already a...
Where Is Portugal?
Portugal is a country that lies along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. To the north...
How To Buy Property In Colombia
Over the past several years Colombia has been revealing itself to be a great expat destination and one of the...
Is Panama Safe?
Safety is one of the top decisive factors when choosing where to travel and/or relocate, and rightly so. We all...
Can I Use My Current Health Insurance When Moving Overseas?
One of the most frequently asked questions by travelers is if their current health insurance will keep them safe and...
5 Things To Do In Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital, after Athens. This is a global city because of its important role in the...
Top Affordable Countries to Live Or Retire in Europe
In this episode of the Live and Invest Overseas Podcast, Kathleen and Lief debunk the myth that living in Europe...
Do I Need International Health Insurance When Moving Overseas?
For overseas travelers’ insurance from back home may cover them while they are traveling overseas, however these options are limited...
How To Do Your Research For Medical Tourism
We recently discussed the five best destinations for medical tourism. We also gave a definition on what medical tourism is…...
How To Buy Property In Portugal
Portugal is well known as a beautiful and picturesque country that enjoys many hours of sunshine and a mild climate....
Top 5 Places To Retire Overseas On A Budget
In this podcast episode, Kathleen is a guest on the Money Talks News Podcast. She shares the top places where...
How To Vote In The 2020 U.S. Election From Overseas
If you’re a U.S. citizen over the year of 18 or older living abroad, you’re eligible to vote absentee for...
Our Top 5 Destinations For Medical Tourism
What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism is simply traveling to a foreign country with the primary purpose of seeking medical...
How To Budget When Moving Overseas
When planning a move overseas, most people are concerned with how much money they will need to achieve their retirement...
Everything You Need To Know About France Told By A Local
If you want to understand how the French think and what is on their minds... start here: This map is...
Everything You Need To Know When Getting Your Second Residency
In this Live and Invest Overseas Podcast, Lief and Kathleen share all you need to know when getting a second...
Where Is Greece?
Location iStock/HadrienBRUNNER Greece is the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Its geographical position...
Live and Invest Overseas Live Stream
In this week’s episode, Lief Simon answers questions about the changes in the investment market in 2020, investing offshore, how to prepare for an...
What Do You Need To Open An Offshore Bank Account?
As with any question related to your personal life, the answer is: It depends. It depends on how much money...
What Countries are in the Schengen Zone?
The Schengen Zone refers to a large area consisting of 26 European countries which have chosen to eliminate any internal...
What Countries Have The Most Reliable Internet Service?
Access to reliable internet is one of the major decisive factors when looking at countries to relocate to. Whether you’re...
The Best Overseas Expat Havens – Our Top Picks For 2020
We recently wrote an article to answer the question, what is an expat? The short answer is that an expat...
9 Things To Do In Colombia
The the atmosphere of Colombia and its people, the cheerfulness in the streets, maintains a certain air of serenity and...
How To Retire Overseas On A Social Security Check
According to the latest statistics of the Social Security Administration, the average Social Security check for a retired worker is...
Countries With The Cheapest Cost Of Living
When looking for the best country to launch your new life overseas the important thing to remember is the following:...
10 Things To Do In Portugal
Whether you’re just visiting Portugal or just moved to this beloved retirement haven, you might be overwhelmed by what to...
13 Tips For Learning A New Language
One skill that is extremely beneficial for living, traveling and investing overseas is the ability to speak multiple languages. Being...
Offshore Living Guru Lief Simon Answers Your Questions, Part II
Offshore Living guru Lief Simon continues to answer your questions in this week's podcast. This week's questions are about finding...
Our Top 5 Overseas Havens For Great Healthcare
There are many considerations to make when planning a move overseas, one of the most important factors to think about...
Living A Whole New Life In Belize
After 32 years of marriage and four children, my husband and I were retiring to Belize in six weeks... Being...
8 Things To Do In Italy
Although the summer season is well behind us, that doesn’t mean that our yearly traveling window is closed. With the...
Top 3 Countries With The Cheapest Second Home Options
Properties in many countries have gotten dramatically cheaper, in dollar terms, thanks to favorable exchange rates. A strong dollar and...
Top 8 Gay Friendly Countries
To determine if a country is gay friendly, we have to make sure that it passes on several factors. First...
Top 4 Disability Friendly Countries For Expats To Retire To
For people with disabilities one of the most important things to find when searching for a haven is accessibility. There...
What You Need To Work Overseas
We focus a lot on retiring overseas, but sometimes we find ourselves in the position of wanting to relocate earlier...
Best Places for Singles to Retire to
There are many reasons a single person would want to live and retire abroad. The opportunity to travel, and see...
Top 3 Benefits of Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship is a complex and unique legal status that offers an array of unique benefits to the holder. Not...
Offshore Living Guru Lief Simon Answers Your Questions Part I
Lief takes the wheel in this episode of the Live and Invest Overseas Podcast. He answers questions regarding long-term rentals,...
5 Ways To Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
When speaking of diversification, our long-time mantra here at Live and Invest Overseas is: Don’t hang all your hopes on...
10 Best Beaches In The World
Basking in the warm sun while laying on breath taking beaches sipping on an ice-cold beer or a tropical cocktail...
Why We Chose To Leave Florida And Retire In David, Panama
My husband Joel and I were living in Sarasota, Florida, and had never been to Panama. Honestly, knew nothing about...
A Dream We Didn’t Know We Had: A New Life In Belize
After 32 years of marriage and four children, my husband and I were retiring to Belize in six weeks... Being...
What Tips Would You Give Me As I Plan My Retirement Overseas?
Planning a retirement/move overseas can be overwhelming if you’re a first timer or if you’re making the decision to leave...
Why I Decided To Retire To Carmelita Gardens, Belize
I was looking for a place to retire that would become “the home for my heart, mind, and soul.” That...
5 of the Best Places for Singles to Retire to
There are many reasons a single person would want to live and retire abroad. The opportunity to travel, and see...
How To Sell Property Overseas
We talk a lot about the benefits of buying property overseas and why it makes sense to buy real estate...
6 Things You Need To Know About Your Stimulus Payment
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was passed by Congress and singed into law...
