News & Notes From Around the World

News & Notes From Around the World

This December 8 and 9 in Penang, Malaysia, marks the 39th annual. International Dragon Boat Festival. It is held in the waters of the Teluk Bahang dam, a (usually) tranquil locale surrounded by rolling hills and steamy rainforest. It’s not the location for a quiet respite from the city during the Boat Festival, though. The two-day event attracts competitors from all over the world...

Time to Invest in Gold Mining, Profitable Brexit Deals, and More

Time to Invest in Gold Mining, Profitable Brexit Deals, and More

In 2017, it was hard to find a market that did poorly. No stock market with a total market capitalization greater than US$100 billion declined that year. The worst-performing markets then (which were still in the positive column) were the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Russia—all oil producers that suffered in a year when oil prices were weak...

The Untapped Riches of a Retirement in Southeast Asia: Part One

The Untapped Riches of a Retirement in Southeast Asia: Part One

There is no man in all the world,” wrote Marco Polo in the late 13th century, “who could tell the truth about all the islands of the Indies.” He was writing from what’s now called Indonesia. And it’s still true to say that Southeast Asia packs an enormous range of sights, sounds, smells, and experiences into life in the region...

The Untapped Riches of a Retirement in Southeast Asia: Part Two

The Untapped Riches of a Retirement in Southeast Asia: Part Two

Modern yet exotic cities; a kaleidoscope of pagodas, palaces, and Paris-style boulevards; some of the most majestic temples in the world… Geographically and historically, Cambodia is truly the heart of Southeast Asia. What’s more, it’s very good value. “Living in Cambodia has been a game changer for me,” says Paul Howard, 68...

Fast Track Your Retirement Dreams in Panama

Fast Track Your Retirement Dreams in Panama

As quality of life deteriorates elsewhere in the world, Panama that truly welcomes expats…In Panama you can have it all: A cosmopolitan capital city with one of the world’s largest financial districts…hundreds of miles of spectacular beaches…highland retreats with green valleys where the weather is spring-like, even in January and August…and there are never any hurricanes...

QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, financial writer and global investor Jeff Opdyke tells you why dividend stocks should be the largest portion of your stock-market portfolio, no matter your age…and why you need to look beyond the U.S. stock market to be a truly successful dividend investor. “It’s pretty clear that throughout Read more...: QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida

Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida details all the benefits living in this country offers. You’ll read about the best retirement havens—from the countryside to the beach—and hear from expats who are happily living there. You’ll also learn about the low cost of living, the top-notch, affordable medical care, visas and residence options, and the bargain real estate you can get (including tips on building your dream home in Costa Rica).