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One question I’m asked more than most any other is to do with structures. Specifically: Do you need one?

We believe real estate is the best asset you can hold to protect and grow your wealth. We believe that...

I give a presentation for our annual Live and Invest in Europe Conferences… sharing my “expat story,” as we refer...

We here at Live and Invest Overseas receive more questions to do with collecting Social Security and using Medicare while...

In Mexico, elderly members of society are revered and honored. Most older Mexicans age at home with multiple generations of...

More than ever, people are asking, "What does the future look like?" In Belize it looks appealingly like the past....

The world’s best buys on beachfront property in 2021 are to be found in Northern Cyprus, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and...

Clear turquoise waters lapping gently against soft white sand… palm trees rustling in the warm breeze… red and blue fishing...

“How do I collect my Social Security while living abroad?” is one of the most frequently-asked question we receive here...

What a dicey year. Just when we thought our respective countries had a grip on the pandemic, a second or...

Where in the world will offer the best options for repositioning yourself overseas in 2021? Diversifying your lifestyle and your...

James Joyce’s “The Dead” is often praised as the greatest Irish short story ever written. Though I first read the...

With the whole world going through a pandemic, many countries have different rules and restrictions regarding travel. This causes a...

A spouse who’s all in for retiring overseas and a spouse who isn’t entirely sure is quite common. Unfortunately, there...

If you want to open a bank account in the United States, you walk into a branch of a bank...

When in Panama… going to the San Blas islands is something you can’t miss. San Blas or Guna Yala is...

The ideal life for many is being able to take a short drive from home to the beach, or from...

When Lief and I sat down to map out the plan for our new book "How To Buy Real Estate...

While some countries make residency difficult and painful to acquire (ahem, France), others make it exceedingly easy. They want foreign...

As I lay in my hammock watching the sunset paint the sky behind the green hills that surround the fishing...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep people from moving about as freely as they could before, real estate buyers...

You have probably heard before that you should rent property before buying when moving overseas. It’s what we usually recommend...

Around the globe, countries have faced the COVID-19 pandemic differently. In Colombia, we experienced strict lockdowns that affected our ability...

I'm never shy when it comes to singing the praises of my adopted home and favorite city: Paris. But I've...

People with chronic illnesses have a lot to think about when deciding where to retire overseas. Healthcare is already a...

Over the past several years Colombia has been revealing itself to be a great expat destination and one of the...

Ireland offers the best of traditional country living. This Emerald Isle is steeped in history, heritage, legend, and lore. It's...

Italy offers much as an overseas retirement destination, topping the charts for overall quality of life. It's a land of...

For overseas travelers’ insurance from back home may cover them while they are traveling overseas, however these options are limited...

Spain has long been a popular destination for casual visitors and retirees alike. A convivial culture, generally agreeable climate, reasonable...

White-sand beaches... warm water... year-round sunshine... and one of the healthiest diets in the world... For sun and sand lovers,...

Portugal is well known as a beautiful and picturesque country that enjoys many hours of sunshine and a mild climate....

When planning a move overseas, most people are concerned with how much money they will need to achieve their retirement...

If you want to understand how the French think and what is on their minds... start here: This map is...

After living in Spain, close to Barcelona, for seven years, we (my husband, two children, and I) decided it was...

I’m a big fan of the tiny home. Many times, I find myself dreaming of less clutter...better economy... a simpler...

Historically in these dispatches, we've given a lot of virtual ink to Latin America. That's because it's nearby to North...

How can you keep up with your plans of moving and/or buying property overseas in the middle of a pandemic?...

When looking for the best country to launch your new life overseas the important thing to remember is the following:...

Whether you’re just visiting Portugal or just moved to this beloved retirement haven, you might be overwhelmed by what to...

Planning a retirement/move overseas can be overwhelming if you’re a first timer or if you’re making the decision to leave...

Back in our Live and Invest Overseas HQ bright and early this sunny morning after three months away, what's new......

Back in 2011, scientists searching for ships that sank under the command of the notorious privateer Henry Morgan came upon...

New Zealand, faced with pressure from within its government over rising property prices from foreign investment, will monitor real estate...

I've bought a number of overseas properties—both for personal use and as investments—and I find that evaluation of a potential...