Retire Rich on $1,680 a Month—or Less
No matter what your budget, in the best-value destinations around the world, your dollars really stretch. And that means you have great options for improving your lifestyle while shoring up your retirement…
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Russia’s Mining IPO, India’s Growing Economy, and More
Things are finally starting to look up for the down-and-out Brazilian mining company Vale S.A. (NYSE: VALE). From its 2011 high of $36.45 to its 2016 low of $2.13, the price of Vale’s U.S.-traded shares lost a staggering 94% of its market value.
“Away From the Beach, We Discovered a Completely New Costa Rica”
Ever since my wife Jackie and I moved to our beautiful homestead in the tropics, we like to joke that more of our friends are jetting down from the States to see us.
The Three Best Places in Italy to Buy a Home That Pays for Itself
The Italian lifestyle is undeniably alluring. A nation that puts emphasis on good food, human interaction, and simple pleasures is definitely doing something right. That’s what drew my husband Bryan and me in, along with gorgeous landscapes, historic sights, and the slow pace of life.
A Laidback Lifestyle in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
From the balcony of her two-bedroom condo in Tamarindo, Kathy Bowen enjoys a panoramic view of the palm-lined Pacific coast. “This is where I spend most of my mornings, right here, reading or doing puzzles, or just listening to music and enjoying the view.”
Single Living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
For Linda Pothoff, every day in Nicaragua is an adventure. You can find her horseback riding on the beach, or perhaps catching a ride on a catamaran and drinking Mai Tai cocktails all afternoon. On Tuesdays she goes to water aerobics.
Enjoying the Countryside in San Martín, Ecuador
“My quality of life here is excellent,” says Marlene Kimball of her new home in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. “I love the peacefulness and the tranquility. I’m able to eat clean foods, breathe clean air, drink clean water, and live in a culture that is not materialistic.”
Malaysia’s Best Retiree Visa—Everything You Need to Know
You’ll never find a better time to take out the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa. As I write, $1 is equal to 4.49 Malaysian ringgit (RM). The exchange rate hasn’t been this strong in years. And that’s good news for everyone who is thinking about applying.
Enrich Your Life in Costa Rica by Volunteering
When you move overseas, there are few better ways to integrate into your community than through volunteering. Lending your time to a good cause can help you meet and make new friends, be they local or expat, and get to know the area.
Phuket: Tropical Island Living in the Andaman Sea for $2,200 a Month
Turquoise waters lap the white-sand beach fringed with casuarina trees. There are no jet skis or banana boats here—just a few stand-up paddle boarders and a kayak or two.