How to Go From Broke to Retired in 10 Years
You’re in your 50’s and broke. Maybe you feel all alone, but so many others have been in your place. I was, back in 2012. Despite having a cushy corporate banking job, I was hemorrhaging cash. My earnings were down 50% since before the Great Financial Crisis. But 5 years later, I turned it all around […]
5 Easy Ways to Go Broke In Retirement
There are a lot of reasons to worry about finances in retirement. Even if you’ve followed all the traditional wisdom and built a healthy nest egg, you can still end up in a rough spot and retire broke. But if you can spot the common mistakes people make to retire broke, then you can avoid a […]
5 of the Best Places to Retire Abroad
When I Google “best retirement cities,” most of the posts make me laugh. They recommend retirement destinations like Wenatchee, Washington and Portland, Maine. Sure, those places are much more affordable than the Chicago suburbs. But is Wenatchee where you want to spend the rest of your life? A lot of people are making compromises these […]
Is Living Abroad Your Retirement Fix?
Retiring abroad has always been a draw for certain people. Spend your Golden Years relaxing on the beach and drinking margaritas. Encourage your kids and grandkids to come visit when they’re on vacation. It paints a nice picture. But living abroad is starting to take on another new appeal for people approaching retirement. If you’re worried […]
5 Positive Side Effects of Moving Abroad
I’m generally a very positive person but some time ago I sensed I was becoming less so. I noticed I was not consciously as grateful as usual. In fact, I even looked at others with some envy. This all changed very dramatically when I moved overseas in 2014. What I really realized is that by relocating overseas I could almost totally reinvent […]
My Retirement Rehab Friday Round-up
Welcome to the round-up! Below are the posts we read, found interesting and loved this week for a variety of reasons. They are inspiring and thought-provoking and we’d like to share them with you. International Living The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2017 This is a yearly list put together by the the folks […]
Why There Has Never Been A Better Time To Retire Overseas
When I finally decided to take a job abroad in 2014, I thought I had figured out something no one else had: I could extend my career by at least five years. My wife stayed behind and was besieged by people who wanted to see if I could also help them find work overseas. So, […]
Three Reasons To Retire Early Overseas
In speaking with my friends still living in the U.S., many have now started to consider retiring abroad sooner, rather than later. They have done the traditional retirement math and it doesn’t work. However, today there is a little different notion of “retirement”. People don’t want to scrimp today for something so far in […]
Thinking About Retiring Abroad? Take a Vacation
Retiring abroad can be an enriching experience, and it’s already a popular option. According to the Associated Press, the number of Americans retiring outside the US has grown by 17% between 2010 and 2015. But uprooting your life and replanting it on the other side of the world is a huge undertaking. You want to […]
My Retirement Rehab Weekly Round-up
Welcome to the round-up! Below are the posts we read, found interesting and loved this week for a variety of reasons. They are inspiring and thought-provoking and we’d like to share them with you. New York Times How to Make Your Money Last as Long as You Do How long will you live? This article describes […]