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Category: Retirement
30
Nov
We live in uncertain times. Times of political turmoil, climate change, economic crisis, and war. Only the strongest nations shall survive… Or will they? The reality is not what it seems. The ability of a country to absorb shocks and survive is not always directly related to its wealth or military power. The Simon Letter [...]
23
Nov
A Thanksgiving Gift From Our Family To Yours
When my children were young and we lived in Paris, we looked forward to our once-a-year trips to the boutique épicerie known as Thanksgiving. Each year, the weekend before that shop’s namesake celebration, my teenaged daughter and preschool-aged son and I would set out from our apartment in Paris’ 7th arrondissement for the hour-long walk [...]
20
Nov
A “Way Out” From Global Crisis
Are you looking for a “way out”? With everything that’s going on in the world… war in the Middle East… war in Ukraine… seemingly endless political dysfunction in the United States… we could all be forgiven for wanting an escape. I’m not talking about a vacation… I’m talking about a “bolthole” where you feel safe. [...]
19
Oct
2 Nights In The City Of Eternal Spring—On Me
The first time I ever recommended Americans think about retiring (and investing) overseas was back in 1985. When I began making these kinds of suggestions, I was sometimes met with suspicion… sometimes ignored… now and then even attacked as part of the lunatic fringe. The good news is that today the idea of living or [...]
16
Oct
The Silk Road—Part 2: Ancient Cities, And A VIP Invite
“Few people like you make it this far,” our guide Anthony told us with a big smile as we approached the ruins of the central pagoda of the 2,300-year-old city of Jiaohe. He meant white people. In this part of this country, the travelers are nearly all Chinese. The burgeoning local middle class is keen [...]
02
Oct
How To Be Wealthy
Years ago I heard a definition of “wealthy” that has stuck with me. Being wealthy, the thinking goes, is having enough passive income to cover your living expenses. I know people who make a lot more money than I do each year, but they aren’t wealthy. Some of them are living paycheck to paycheck. They […]
24
Jul
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire Comfortably?
How much money do I need to
20
Jul
Safety Overseas vs. Safety In The U.S.: The Truth
I got an email from a reader recently that I’ve been thinking a lot
13
Jul
Chart Your Own Pioneer Lifestyle
I’m a big fan of the “Yellowstone”
10
Jul
Going Back To The Land
You probably saw the news. Last month, Theodore John “Ted” Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, was found