Are you considering moving outside of the country and becoming an expat after you retire? You may be dreaming of new adventures, the excitement of
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Yellow Underwear
Last night I spent the evening with friends who are planning on retiring to Cuenca, Ecuador, high in the Andes of Ecuador, in the next few years. They
Blame it on the Tiramisu
It has been a while since I have written anything in this blog. I think writing is mostly inspired by our unresolved emotions, fears that
Expat Retirement: Torn Between 2 Loves
Are you considering expat life as your retirement nears? Maybe you already are an expat who has moved to the country of your dreams? As I
Expats – 5 Questions Before You Pack Your Bags
Are you considering moving overseas when you retire? Have you asked yourself some of the key questions that can make or break your expat experience? Moving
Keep in Touch By Meeting Grandkids Where They Live
Are you living a distance from your grandchildren and communication is less than optimal? Do you call your teenage grandchildren and it takes them forever to call
The Day that Ricky Martin and I Met the Amazon Queen
Living in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, in the city of Iquitos, Peru, I stood in the living room of my traditional house with
Ordering Chocolate Cake With Ice Cream…Sort Of
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” ‒Charlemagne “Caca con helado, por favor.” I remember, back in the late summer of 1999, sitting
MONEY / BUDGET and HOUSING
7 Ways To Slash, Shave and Cut Your Monthly Expenses
Anyone can become a savings sleuth and cut, shave or slash their monthly expenses. All you need to do is look around, the savings are
Poll: You tell me. Is size really important?
Have you ever pondered size? Many retirees who decide to make a lifestyle change wonder just how big is big enough? Housing decisions upon retirement for
HEALTH / WELLNESS
5 Ways To Stay Happy and Healthy In Retirement That Don’t Cost A Penny
Happiness in retirement doesn’t require a huge bank account, but it doesn’t hurt, as the saying goes. But not everyone has a healthy stash of funds tucked
COUNTDOWN and BIRTH OF A BLOG
Poll: Help Define The Direction of The Budget Retirement Blog
Today is Day 4 in the life of the Budget Retirement blog and I am thrilled to say that there are already 30 Facebook followers and 48 Budget Retirement
Budget Retirement 