Category Archives: All Things Financial

A Reader’s Commentary on Health Care in the U.S.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

It’s become impossible for me to think clearly here. I’m stressed out and upset all the time. I think we’ll try to get our lives here wrapped up as much as possible and head for Antigua so I can… Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged doctors, Finance, health, health insurance, hospital, household expenses, International Experts, medical care, medical tourism, Perspective, Retirement, Retirement Experts, retirement planning | Leave a comment

Top 10 Reasons To “Sit” through Retirement

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

If you would like to add travel to your retirement lifestyle, try house sitting. This professional house sitter offers 10 Top Reasons to do so. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Housing, Is It Work or Is It Passion?, Travel Tips and Insight, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, Finance, hotels, household expenses, International Experts, International Housing, lifestyle, Perspective, Retirement, Retirement Experts, Travel, vacation | Leave a comment

Traveling? Find Someone to Look after Your Home and Pets Cost-Free

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Planning a vacation or a longer trip away can throw up a few dilemmas. Leaving your home empty could be a security issue and if you have pets, who will care for them. Try this win win solution. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Guest Blog Posts, Housing, Travel Tips and Insight | Tagged household expenses, housing, International Housing, lifestyle, Retirement, Travel, vacation | Leave a comment

Lodging and Local Happenings in Panajachel

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Are you renting an apartment for this long stay. Would you mind revealing how much you pay per month and I would love to hear how the expat community, and you, are involved in local happenings. Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Housing, Indigenous Life, Is It Work or Is It Passion?, Q & A From our Readers, Volunteering, Women's Work | Tagged Contributions of women, daily life, Finance, household expenses, housing, indigenous culture, International Experts, International Housing, Maya, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, Retirement, Travel, Volunteer | Leave a comment

Where Is the Best Place to Retire?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

I would like to know which location do you consider to be the best place to retire early as being a healthy, quiet, cheap, quite warm temperature and sunny place? Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged Finance, International Experts, pre-retirement planning, Retirement, Retirement Experts, retirement planning | Leave a comment

Are You a Cruiser?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Cruising has come a long way from where only the super rich could enjoy the experience. Now, cruise lines are geared to attract all age brackets, financial levels and individual interests. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial | Tagged Mediterranean, sailing vacation, Travel, vacation | Leave a comment

Spending My Retirement Helping Others

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Where is the least expensive place I can retire and live like a king and help the people and children of that area? I have retired and am looking to maybe do like you all did for a while. Travel around for low dollars and live well with people. Continue reading →

Posted in About us, All Things Financial, Heart Song, Indigenous Life, Is It Work or Is It Passion?, Q & A From our Readers, Volunteering | Tagged daily life, gratitude, Happiness, indigenous culture, International Experts, lifestyle, Personal Strengthening, Perspective, Retirement, Retirement Experts, Travel, Volunteer | 1 Comment

Affordable Beach Places to Stay in Mexico

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We stayed in the older, colonial section of town in Mazatlan which was close to the beach, and we paid $5 a night for our hotel. Today, that same room with Wifi access runs about $12 a night when you stay multiple nights. Continue reading →

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Our Readers Worry About Medical Insurance

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

We fully realize that the idea of medical tourism might not appeal to those with growing families and a full work and school schedule, but for retirees who do not want to carry a policy that costs them thousands of dollars a month this is a workable option. Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Financial, Health, Q & A From our Readers | Tagged health, health insurance, household expenses, medical care, medical tourism, pre-retirement planning, Retirement, Retirement Experts, retirement planning | Leave a comment

Move to Mexico? $2k a Month?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Retire Early Lifestyle

Dear Billy & Akaisha, My wife and I have become enamored with the idea of moving to Progresso, MX when we are retired (5 more years for me). We are very much homebodies, that like to eat the local cuisine … Continue reading →