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Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find a selection of handpicked articles and original posts that can help you think about how you want to plan your retirement. You can use the filters below to switch between original 'Posts' and 'Articles' from various categories about all things retirement!

Guess Which Country is #1 to Retire Abroad?

Guess Which Country is #1 to Retire Abroad?

Guess Which Country is #1 to Retire Abroad?

Spoiler Alert: The article was published in Greek Reporter! Still, lots of good information along with a chart that ranks thirty...

Mar 12, 20231 min read

They Moved Abroad Hoping to Save Money - Here's What They Found Out

They Moved Abroad Hoping to Save Money - Here's What They Found Out

They Moved Abroad Hoping to Save Money - Here's What They Found Out

Here is a CNBC article with a variety of living abroad options. While "couch-surfing" is likely not a preferred long-term retirement...

Mar 9, 20231 min read

I quit my job as a nurse to become a home sitter

I quit my job as a nurse to become a home sitter

I quit my job as a nurse to become a home sitter

While most retirees haven't considered housesitting, and it may not be for you, it works for these (younger) digital nomads, and this...

Mar 5, 20231 min read

The Cost of Retirement Around the World

The Cost of Retirement Around the World

The Cost of Retirement Around the World

Amazing wealth of information here from The Gate with Brian Cohen. The costs of retirement (for an American) around the world. Nice...

Mar 5, 20231 min read

Arizona vs Florida: Tale of the Tape

Arizona vs Florida: Tale of the Tape

Arizona vs Florida: Tale of the Tape

Here it is, the two most well-known retirement destinations in the US, head-to-head, courtesy of GoBankingRates. Whether for your...

Feb 26, 20231 min read

The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine

The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine

The stuff we stockpile to survive in Down East Maine

Came across this short article on the resiliency of residents in Bangor, Maine over the harsh winters. Retirement is also time when...

Feb 25, 20231 min read

A Multi-Generational Home Could Be Your Best Retirement Plan

A Multi-Generational Home Could Be Your Best Retirement Plan

A Multi-Generational Home Could Be Your Best Retirement Plan

This is the go-to option in many cultures for reasons that do not necessarily include the financial ones. The potential benefits for both...

Feb 25, 20231 min read

A window of opportunity to retire abroad

A window of opportunity to retire abroad

A window of opportunity to retire abroad

This MarketWatch article references a number of other articles and provides an overview on locations in Europe, Central and South America...

Feb 19, 20231 min read

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Panama According to Expats

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Panama According to Expats

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving to Panama According to Expats

Great advice, from Travel Awaits, that would apply to relocating to many other countries and starting an expat lifestyle either...

Feb 11, 20231 min read

This American retired in Ecuador at 49

This American retired in Ecuador at 49

This American retired in Ecuador at 49

The trick to early retirement is sometimes wealth accumulation and other times wealth management. This article from USA Today cites an...

Feb 7, 20231 min read

11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World

11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World

11 of the Most Remote Homes in the World

From Architectural Digest, for those who really want to get away from it all! Beautiful views, for sure. - RetirementGoat

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live

Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live

Use the 90/10 Rule to Decide Where to Live

Super interesting approach, particularly for soon-to-be-or-just-are-retired from the Art of Manliness (but equally beneficial to all). I...

Feb 3, 20231 min read

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

7 Myths About Long Term Care Homes

From Montana Senior News, a number of good points, with examples of the costs (high), the likelihood of avoiding living in a care home...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

Don't cry for me I'm in Argentina

Don't cry for me I'm in Argentina

Don't cry for me I'm in Argentina

While not truly a retirement article, it certainly illustrates some of the key risks of relocating or purchasing a second home in another...

Feb 2, 20231 min read

The Best Prefab and Tiny Homes of 2023

The Best Prefab and Tiny Homes of 2023

The Best Prefab and Tiny Homes of 2023

A lot of surprisingly well-appointed small homes, from House Beautiful, for use as a second structure, standalone retreat or even extreme...

Feb 1, 20231 min read

What is Aging in Place and Is It an Option in Your Current Home?

What is Aging in Place and Is It an Option in Your Current Home?

What is Aging in Place and Is It an Option in Your Current Home?

This is a critical decision for many retirees to make at some point, and for many to consider well in advance of needing to make a...

Jan 31, 20231 min read

Double Cottage Retirement

Double Cottage Retirement

Double Cottage Retirement

A couple of articles about making your vacation home, your regular home, and what that means when you retire. - RetirementGoat Is now the...

Jan 26, 20231 min read

Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US

Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US

Retirement Benefits If You Live Outside the US

Anyone who lives outside the US, or their own home country, should be certain of the treatment of both income and assets whether they are...

Jan 23, 20231 min read

Here are the 100 best places to retire in the US

Here are the 100 best places to retire in the US

Here are the 100 best places to retire in the US

Surprisingly, this What's Up Newport article did not list Newport RI as #1. - RetirementGoat

Jan 16, 20231 min read

I Was Fooled By a Flipped Home - Here are 5 Things I Wish I Knew

I Was Fooled By a Flipped Home - Here are 5 Things I Wish I Knew

I Was Fooled By a Flipped Home - Here are 5 Things I Wish I Knew

Not exactly a traditional retirement article but some important information from Cubby. The content is even more critical for those of us...

Jan 16, 20231 min read

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