Category Archives: All Things Financial

Free Money From the IRS – Child Tax Credit

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

For many expat families with children under 17 years of age, it is possible to get a “refund” from the IRS without having paid any U.S. taxes. This wonderful subsidy is called the Child Tax Credit. Continue reading →

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House Sitting – Travel the World and Your Lodging Is Free

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Is house sitting for you? If you are flexible, and enjoy discovery and adventure, then it could be a fabulous way to travel for less cost. Continue reading →

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What Will I Do with All That Free Time in Retirement?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I feel as though I have been ‘institutionalized’ by working for almost 40 years and the freedom that appears to be there for me creates fear as well- what will I be doing with all that free time? Continue reading →

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Would You Retire in Today’s Financial Market?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We have markets at new highs and bonds at all time low yields and CD’s and money market instruments basically pay nothing. Continue reading →

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Compliments on Your Website

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I always find your observations about the world to be very detailed, to-the-point, and also warm and caring. Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Heart Song, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged Happiness, Personal Strengthening, retirement planning, Travel | Leave a comment

I Want to Leave the Rat Race

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I frequently feel a need to break free from the rat race Continue reading →

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Sell My Car? And What About a Spreadsheet?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I just heard your interview with Mad Fientist, it was great. I’m seriously considering selling my car, and that interview helped. Continue reading →

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See the World on 10k Annual Income?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We know a man who does some “slow travel” and he lives on $12k a year and seems to be able to manage that fairly well. Continue reading →

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Q&A with a Reader: Working Overseas While Retired

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Hello I am interested in going to one of your suggested retirement locations but I don’t have enough money to simply not work. Continue reading →

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Starving for Time to Ourselves

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Between the time we spend commuting, working, etc. and things we have to do each and every day of our life, most people don`t have but 1 or 2 hrs a day to themselves. Continue reading →