When emerging markets get going, they can really soar. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index climbed 526% from September 2001 to October 2007. The problem is that these incredible highs are often followed by incredible lows. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing today, as emerging markets hit their lowest level since 2009.
In the U.S. today, a “real” retirement is slipping out of the hands of millions of Americans. But look overseas…and your options expand. Despite all the talk of recovery—and yes, the economy is in better shape than it was seven years ago—it’s fair to say that the news you get on TV and in the papers remains pretty grim.
Ireland…the home of Celtic lore…storm-swept coastlines and rolling green hills…Nobel prize-winning writers, historic castles, and Neolithic stone structures of mysterious origin. It’s a country that captures the imagination. And many people in North America feel a close affinity to it, thanks to their Irish heritage; more than 30 million U.S. citizens claim Irish ancestry.
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In 2016, International Living ranked Panama the number one place in the world to retire for so many reasons. Panama is not only the most sophisticated offshore haven in the Americas but it also has the best retiree benefits in the world. It also offers true First-World living at a fraction of the cost of back home, along with a huge variety of affordable real estate, and top-class health care. And that’s just the beginning… In Escape to Panama you’ll find 300 pages of property listings, details on cost of living, health care, banking, taxes, residence requirements, and maps…plus contacts to help you buy, rent, start a business, retire, and travel in this glorious country, if you’re seriously interested in Panama, this is the resource for you.
A nation of peace and one of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua is a land of volcanoes, pristine lakes, rainforests, and ancient colonial towns. An exotic place where the sun shines all day long on rugged and tropical rivers and friendly and lively people. Nicaragua is one of the most beautiful countries in the Americas. It boasts a dramatic Pacific coastline; long, gentle Caribbean beaches; volcanoes and freshwater lakes that dot the hilly inland. Colonial cities like Granada and León offer visitors a taste of days gone by. And Managua is rapidly becoming a real First-World city with top-notch theaters, a range of international restaurants, and an emerging art scene. Escape to Nicaragua: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less gives you all the information you will need to make the move, be it part- or full-time to this wonderful country.
Belize is the Caribbean’s hidden gem. From its azure sea shores to its jungle interior, Belize has great natural beauty—blue water, deserted beaches, and inland retreats where you can explore Mayan ruins, tall waterfalls, rainforests, and rivers. It also offers a lifestyle that is relaxed, gentle…and affordable. It’s also got one of the world’s best residence options and real estate prices you won’t find anywhere else in the Caribbean. Escape to Belize: Everything You Need to Know to Retire Better, Invest Well, and Enjoy the Good Life for Less will take you step-by-step through this stable, English-speaking democracy and give you a head start in enjoying its benefits.
If you've been considering a move to Belize…full-time or part-time, you owe it to yourself to learn as much as possible about this small, friendly English-speaking Caribbean country—and now. If you're interested in living the laidback Caribbean lifestyle (full or part-time) but not interested in paying typical Caribbean prices, Belize should definitely be front and center on your radar.
If you’d like to make the first footprints of the day on your own uncrowded piece of beach and live free from the stress of commutes and bureaucratic interference…Then you should consider island living. In this special report, we’ll share with you details about the little-known island we rate “best to live on” right now, Read more...: The Best Island to Live on Right Now—Plus 9 More of the World’s Most Overlooked, Undervalued, Within-Your-Reach Island Escapes
Get your creative juices flowing…this issue shows how expats have turned their artistic leanings into profitable enterprises overseas. Lee Vanderwalker is running her gallery and gift shop on the blissful tropical island of Caye Caulker in Belize, where she has time for creating art, making jewelry, dreaming, or having a swim at sunset on the west of the island. See how you can set up a business in Mexico…or in Vietnam where demand for Western-style food and beverages is on the rise. And read why a marketing-executive-turned-photographer believes Medellin in Colombia is full of opportunity Discover opportunities in consignment stores and see how you can parlay your existing business skills into a portable and profitable consulting business.