International Living

International Living

Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2016

Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less 2016

Legacy
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Belize is the Caribbean’s hidden gem. From its azure sea shores to its jungle interior, Belize has great natural beauty—blue water, deserted beaches, and inland retreats where you can explore Mayan ruins, tall waterfalls, rainforests, and rivers. It also offers a lifestyle that is relaxed, gentle…and affordable. It’s also got one of the world’s best residence options and real estate prices you won’t find anywhere else in the Caribbean. Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less will take you step-by-step through this stable, English-speaking democracy and give you a head start in enjoying its benefits.

Incomes Abroad – January 2016

Incomes Abroad – January 2016

Incomes Abroad
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This issue we’re taking a closer look at Colombia where early-in expats are discovering opportunities all over the country. Read our full report on this promising expat destination. If you’re looking for an online income that gives you freedom to roam, meet Sheila Brown who has figured out how to make money from e-commerce, blogging, training, Kindle books and more. You’ll find out how to fund an overseas venture through crowdfunding…make the most of housesitting to minimize your travel expenses…and why you need to change your mindset to change your life. See how Nicaragua’s most popular colonial city is attracting discerning expats and visitors with its cool vibe and how you can tap into its potential.

The World’s Top Retirement Havens for 2016

The World’s Top Retirement Havens for 2016

Best For
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Retiring abroad is easier and more affordable than ever before. These days it really is possible to spend your days relaxing beneath palm fronds on a Caribbean beach, enjoying farm-fresh produce in a mountain haven with year-round spring weather, or wandering the storied streets of a historic and cultured European city…or all of the above. But with so many choices available, finding the right one can seem daunting.

Panama Earns the No.1 Spot in This Year’s Index

Panama Earns the No.1 Spot in This Year’s Index

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“We’re healthier and living a better lifestyle here than we ever did in the U.S.,” says expat Mitzi Martain, who has lived on her farm near Santa Fe, Panama for nearly nine years now. “And our Social Security income covers all our monthly expenses.” Mitzi and her husband Bill are two of the approximately 50,000 U.S. expats who have found their piece of paradise in this year’s winner—Panama.

Good-Value Buys in Our Top Retirement Countries

Good-Value Buys in Our Top Retirement Countries

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What makes for a great place to live? An ideal climate…modern services and conveniences like high-speed internet…high-quality but low-cost healthcare…a no-hassle visa or residence program…a lower cost of living. And good-value real estate. In many places around the world you can have all this, plus little luxuries like having someone else clean your house, your yard, and do your laundry.

QWA December 2015: Digital Privacy: How to Protect Yourself and Your Personal Information Online

QWA December 2015: Digital Privacy: How to Protect Yourself and Your Personal Information Online

Publishers-Roundtable
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If someone could secretly monitor everything you’ve done on your personal computer (PC), what would they discover about you that you would prefer to keep private? You may think you have nothing to worry about. After all, who would want your personal information? But threats to your personal security and privacy may come from sources you least expect. Hackers, scammers, and con men would love to get their hands on your details—and with the right software and resources, they can.