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There are good (and not-so-good) reasons for heading abroad. Find out if you’re well-suited to the expat life and the 10 steps to take to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Why has Ecuador won International Living’s Global Retirement Index four years in a row? It offers unsurpassed natural diversity and lifestyle options…from cities to small towns, mountains to beaches and beyond – not to mention its high-quality but low-cost of living.

In this presentation we recap the major Panama pros and little known details that make this “one of a kind” country a clear stand out in the Latin America region. From its high-tech telecommunications infrastructure to the man-made wonder that is the Panama Canal, there’s a reason Panama tops nearly every regional index there is.

Over a million North American expats call Mexico home. They come for its many beautiful beaches, its Spanish-colonial cities (where many expats choose to renovate colonial homes), its rich culture, its laid-back way of life… and a cost of living that can be half of what it is in the U.S.

A comprehensive look at what makes this country appealing to anyone considering calling Costa Rica home, including cheap healthcare, bargain real estate, low cost of living, natural beauty, a relaxed lifestyle, and, of course, friendly people.

Every American expat needs to clearly understand the financial and tax issues that result from living and working abroad.  Maximize your U.S. tax opportunities and avoid potential IRS minefields so you can make your expat experience a financially carefree one.

There are many methods by which a Canadian resident can implement asset protection strategies, some of which are easy and inexpensive to achieve and some of which are complex and require careful planning.

The editor of RETA (Real Estate Trend Alert) discusses reasons to invest in Brazil.

Great weather, golden beaches, outstanding culture and a low-cost lifestyle make southern Spain a prime retirement choice for Europeans. With a wide choice of properties now on the market for under $100,000, it could be the perfect place in the sun for you too.

Little, English-speaking Belize packs a lot into a small package: beaches, mountains, savannahs, a diverse cultural mix, and friendly people. Plus it has a familiar legal system—British common law—and is one of the best banking and tax havens in the world. No wonder so many expats choose to Belize It!