If you’re not a Panamanian, Panama is a foreign country for you…which means the way people do things here will ...

Lee and Jennifer Scott were ready to retire when their son graduated from college in 2012. “We sold the house, ...

Starting about 35 years ago (yikes), wide-eyed, pony-tailed, and straight out of college, I went to work in the publishing ...

When the King of Rock and Roll died in August 1977, his estate was valued at more than US$10 million. ...

For decades now, I’ve tried to educate people on how to do some basic analysis on investment real estate. One ...

We focus a lot on the benefits of retiring overseas, or buying a second home overseas. But what about if ...

Finding quality health care overseas is a top priority for most expats and retirees. Luckily you can find excellent healthcare ...

Two core benefits of investing in property overseas are high-yield rental income and capital appreciation. But there’s another strategic benefit ...

“How much money do I need to retire comfortably?” That question was torn apart in a recent article I read. ...

Cyprus—north and south—is dead center of my radar. Property markets across this island nation are not only among the world's ...

Forty million lawsuits. Every year, Americans defend themselves against 40 million lawsuits. Not surprising—in a country with 1.3 million lawyers. ...

Belize is an irresistible destination offering white-sand beaches, azure waters, swaying palms… Plus, a low cost of living, investment opportunities, ...

It’s possible to live a richer, fuller, more active life as a senior overseas than in the United States. Senior ...

I’ve been reviewing the schedule of confirmed speakers for my Offshore Wealth Summit in Porto, Portugal, this Oct. 16-18, to ...

The number of American expatriations is at a record high, reports an international tax attorney friend. The reality right now ...

Spain should be near the top of your list for a retirement or second home destination. The lifestyle is fantastic… ...

Global diversification—that is, spreading your assets across multiple countries—is the only way to free yourself from becoming just another cog ...

There’s a lot of things about 2020 many of us would like to forget. The pandemic takes the top spot… ...

In 1964 “Goldfinger”, the third instalment in the James Bond franchise, hit movie theaters across the U.S. It had it ...

Lief and I have tromped a lot of beaches. From Nicaragua to Belize, from Uruguay to Ecuador, from the shores ...

I didn’t start my investment career overseas. My investing journey began at home. I bought my first investment property in ...

I don’t need to remind you of the challenges of our age. Cable news in the United States has got ...

Americans used to be the great movers of the world. Think of the pioneers who settled the West… traveling thousands ...

Special Message From Kathleen Peddicord I am delighted today to announce the release of the newest title from Live And ...

Mexico is in our list of the Best Countries To Retire Overseas. So, here is a list of things to ...

American retirees looking to move overseas often wonder how they’ll be regarded in their new home abroad. I’ve recently earned ...

How did a quiet residential neighborhood in Belize end up sharing Caribbean seafront with a washing machine graveyard? What do ...

As excited as we all are for the Olmpics to come to the City of Light next month, and much ...

Halfway through 2024, it’s a good time to take stock of the dollar’s buying power overseas. And this year, there’s ...

Belize is the best property value you’ll find in the Caribbean, with properties selling for a fraction of what most ...

First, you aren’t buying real estate in most of the world today for capital appreciation. It’s possible in select markets, ...

Sometimes real estate is a longer-term hold than you expect. I usually go into any property purchase with a plan ...

“But haven’t we done this already? “Haven’t we already bought an old stone ruin in a big muddy yard? Isn’t ...

8938.That is the number of the IRS form you have to fill out to report foreign financial assets.If you own ...

Wanting a vacation house or investment property in another country is one thing. Being able to afford it is another. ...

“You need to get on a plane.” That was the feedback Kathleen Peddicord got from her property scout when she ...

2024 is going to be big for global property investors, especially in Europe. Key to having a profitable year is ...

Real estate liquidity is a major downside, as property is relatively illiquid. You can sell a stock, bond, or mutual ...

Mazatlán is a “real” city of almost a half-million people. When you move here, you can choose to be part ...

For many people considering a move overseas one of the biggest barriers they face is the language barrier. They may ...

If you haven’t already begun diversifying your investment portfolio beyond U.S. borders, consider this your alarm sounding. Most investors would ...

Rising costs of living in the United States are a serious threat to quality of life... particularly for people on ...

Budget is a crucial criterion for anyone considering retirement. The fact is that we’re living longer than ever before, so ...

There are two reasons to purchase real estate overseas... First, because you have moved there and you decide you want ...

"How much money do I need to retire?" This is one of the questions we’re asked most often at Live ...

Tomorrow is the official start of summer 2024. Time to make some plans. Where will your summer travels take you? ...

Seventeen years ago I flew into sunny, cosmopolitan Barcelona and thought what a great place this would be to live, ...

Liz Larroquette is one of the most successful real estate executives in Panama, with almost 15 years’ experience in the ...

Years ago, my mother knew a lady named Janet who bought a small piece of land on the southwestern coast ...