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How to Retire in Paradise on $30 a Day

How to Retire in Paradise on $30 a Day

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October 19, 2010

Imagine lounging on your deck, a cocktail in hand, the quiet turquoise waters of the Caribbean spread out before you. Or picture yourself relaxing in a flower-filled courtyard where lavender bougainvillea tumbles over stucco walls, while the sweet perfume of frangipani fills the air at dusk. Whatever you imagine, here’s a guarantee: In the world’s best havens, the dream can be yours and for less than you can possibly imagine. This report shows you where you can retire in luxury on $30 a day.

How to Due Diligence Your Overseas Property

How to Due Diligence Your Overseas Property

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February 23, 2010

There’s something about buying a property overseas. The purchase process is alien to the one back home...you don’t speak the language... and it’s all so exciting and full of possibilities. It’s easy to get caught up in the buying process, and it’s very easy to get carried away. You need to remember that some things stay the same. Don’t leave your common sense at home.

Twenty-five of the World’s Best Flea Markets

Twenty-five of the World’s Best Flea Markets

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July 15, 2009

You don’t want to return home from your travels bearing gifts from the Hard Rock Café, do you? No, you want to present your nearest and dearest with that one-of-a-kind item—a stamp collection from Athens…a vintage chess set from Moscow…$2 pearl earrings from China. This report was prepared with you, the world shopper, in mind. During your travels, we hope you enjoy soaking up the local color that only a community flea market can offer.We also hope you’ll come home a seasoned haggler…with lots of cool stuff!

Retirement Plan B

Retirement Plan B

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February 18, 2009

Here at International Living, we’re not “doom-and-gloomers” by nature. How could we be? We spend our days on the trail of good news: ever-better places to invest, profit, and live well for less. However, we don’t have our heads in the sand: The U.S. economy looks grim...multi-billion dollar bailouts at taxpayer expense...billions of dollars in stock value evaporating overnight...dried-up credit...collapsing mutual funds...disappearing retirement accounts. Lots of folks are just going to simply hunker down and hope for the best. But you can do better. Wouldn’t you rather be living the life you always wanted...free from the stresses of worrying about making ends meet...or worrying about your retirement savings?

24 Hours in Panama

24 Hours in Panama

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October 8, 2007

Panama is an adventure wonderland just waiting to be discovered. The country's expansive rainforests are among the richest and most complex on the planet. It's the only country where jaguars and pumas prowl just a short drive from the modern capital city. And, fortunately, Panama is a small country. In a short one- or two-week trip, you can see much of what this diverse country has to offer. In this special report, the IL team proposes a plan to get the most out of 24 hours in Panama.