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16 Jun
Tropical beach setting on Isla Holbox, Mexico

The Top Countries With Favorable Exchange Rates

Recent changes in exchange rates are creating real estate bargains in unexpected markets. Meantime, some long-time favorable rates—that had been continually improving for almost 10 years—are beginning to turn against us. Managing the movement of money in foreign currencies is a key factor when investing in real estate overseas. Unless you’re buying in a market […]

25 Jan
carrying cash abroad brings advantages and disadvantages.

Why I Started Carrying Cash Abroad (And So Should You)

Here’s some fresh advice, something that goes against what Vicki and I have been saying and doing for at least 30 years. Carry more cash when you travel or live abroad. I hate to recommend cash. With cash we’re vulnerable to theft and loss. Some years ago friends rented a beach house in Uruguay, hid […]