Category Archives: All Things Financial

The Global Expatriate’s Guide To Investing—Why You Can’t Afford Not To Read It

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

If you have a financial advisor, odds are high that he or she has a dirty little secret. Continue reading →

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Questions on Retirement Facilities Overseas

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Do you have concerns about having to stay in a retirement facility overseas? Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged daily life, medical care, retirement planning | Leave a comment

Age Requirements for 55+ Active Adult Communities

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I would love to do something similar but every active adult community that interests me seems to be 55+. As I am only 47 I don’t know if I would be able to join a community that I like. Continue reading →

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I Am a Happy, Homeless Pet and House Sitter

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Who wouldn’t like to travel and have FREE accommodation? Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Housing, Travel Tips and Insight, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, household expenses, housing, International Experts, International Housing, Perspective, Travel | Leave a comment

Buying and Selling Real Estate (Foreign or Domestic) from a Tax Perspective

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

In this article, we discuss U.S. expats and real estate. The most frequently asked questions on this topic include: (1) what are the tax implications when buying foreign real estate? (2) I still own real estate in the U.S. – what are the key issues to consider? Continue reading →

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How Would You Structure My Portfolio?

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

My question for you is, how would you structure my money so that it would last 25 years? Continue reading →

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Living with a Roommate Could Just Save Your Life

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

There is in fact a darn good reason for giving up your solitary lifestyle: Living with a roommate could very well save your life. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Health, Heart Song, Housing, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, Finance, Happiness, health, household expenses, housing, Personal Strengthening, Perspective | 1 Comment

Having Healthcare Needs Met Outside the U.S.

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Should we fear receiving health care in foreign countries while traveling? Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged doctors, health, hospital, medical care, medical tourism, Travel | Leave a comment

U.S. Expat Taxes – An Introduction

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Retire Early Lifestyle

For many people, a trip to the dentist is preferable to preparing a tax return. The good news, however, is that many U.S. expats end up not owing taxes because of certain exclusions and credits available to the expat community. Continue reading →