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When considering where to relocate or retire on this big sphere called Earth, the many options may be intimidating. That’s...

When people talk about Panama, the first things you probably hear about are favorable taxes, shopping opportunities, the Canal, amazing beaches and wildlife, the inexpensive cost of...

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Mexico’s proximity and familiarity with the United States has made this destination incredibly popular with expats and retirees. It’s close...

As you consider countries to live, retire, or invest in, you’ll hear the term “Third World” bantered about. Panama is sometimes...

Many think that living in France is only for the rich, polyglot American. Truth is, it’s a lot more affordable...

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In our annual Retire Overseas Index, we show you the best places to live abroad—historic cities, beach towns, mountain destinations,...

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Retirement means no formal job, which means no steady income. How will you keep paying the bills that need to...

If anyone had told me seven years ago that today I would be living in Colombia, I would have laughed. Back...

Honestly, there’s only one reason that’ll prevent you from retiring overseas… you’re dead. Other than that, there’s no reason you...

We all know that when looking for our dream retirement destination, an important factor is cost of living. Luckily, a...

I'm from Nebraska. I first came to Ecuador more than 30 years ago as an undergraduate student. Eighteen years ago...

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When people talk about Panama, the first things you probably hear about are favorable taxes, shopping opportunities, the Canal, amazing...

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The overseas property market is booming, and now is a better time than ever to invest in real estate. Offshore...

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Cyprus… white-sand beaches, warm water, year-round sunshine, and one of the healthiest diets in the world. Already a popular holiday...

Whether you are visiting Italy for a romantic getaway, or relocating to Italy to experience Mediterranean life, you are bound...

When most of us think of beaches in Asia, we immediately picture tropical islands with powdery white sand, crystal blue...

The people in Portugal are marvelous… friendly, welcoming, and helpful beyond expectation. Although you can get by with English, learning to...

Portugal's borders date back to 1139 B.C., making it the oldest country in the Old World. To state the obvious,...

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Keep in mind that the Philippines is a poor country, so be aware of pickpockets or anything that sounds “too...

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Rights of possession is a term that dates back to Spanish colonial rule. Today the term is utilized in real...

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“This question is directed to both Kathleen and Lief. “Thank you so much for your recent article about Lahardan House in...