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So far, we’ve explored the main components of Unretirement Planning, and why it’s a smarter move than playing the increasingly unattainable retirement game. Generation X continues its lifelong run as the middle children of history. Every advantage enjoyed by those who came before us, ranging from stay-at-home moms to corporate pensions, has been unceremoniously yanked …
The conventional wisdom says tariffs hurt everyone. Higher prices. Supply chain disruptions. Economic uncertainty. And that will be the reality for U.S. citizens who stay put. It’s going to be painful, to say the least. But for location-independent entrepreneurs and digital professionals, the latest wave of Trump tariffs might offer an unexpected opportunity. The Dollar’s …
So you’re putting together your own unretirement plan. But where should you go to start living your best life at midlife? The digital revolution has created unprecedented opportunities for freelancers, consultants, and digital entrepreneurs in their 50s to run thriving remote businesses while experiencing the world. A big motivator is a higher quality of life …
The political situation and outrageous cost of living in the United States have plenty of people wanting to leave. But then the naysayers pop up, ignorantly asserting that: “You can’t just move to another country.” Of course you can, and often you don’t even need a visa, residency permit, or citizenship to spend year-round outside …
At the heart of “Unretirement Planning” is developing a location-independent business that allows you to work and live anywhere in the world you want. The toughest part of freelancing, consulting, or any other client services business is getting the clients. It’s not enough to excel at your craft; you have to market your services in …
You can’t escape the hype about the creator economy. Build an audience, gain influence, get paid. The creator economy dates back at least 20 years, however, beginning with “pro” or commercial blogging that emerged around 2005. And most of those who succeeded back then had cut their teeth as freelancers or some other client service …
Back in 1999, I experienced my first success outside of having a job. While I was struggling to make my first digital business work, I started a solo boutique law firm catering to early internet entrepreneurs to pay the bills. Soon I had a small but strong stable of clients, one of which was an …
You need a special visa or residence permit to spend significant time in Europe, right? After all, most Americans who travel know about the 90-day tourist limit. But what if I told you there’s a completely legal way to live in Europe year round without dealing with complex visa applications or residency requirements? I discovered …
Quick, can you mentally place Uruguay on a map without help? No worries if not. This isn’t a quiz. But you’re going to hear more and more about this small, stable South American gem. That’s because Uruguay is an increasingly popular destination not just for retirees, but for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a balanced, sustainable …
Today, the idea of the “side hustle” has become popular, usually to make extra cash. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with that if you need to supplement your income. The more important concern is losing your job in your 50s, which is statistically likely and very difficult to recover from. The “eggs in one basket” …
The conventional retirement playbook tells us to hunker down and protect our nest egg during times of economic uncertainty. But what if the current wave of trade tensions and policy shifts actually signals the need for a more dynamic approach to securing our financial future? As Quentin Fottrell recently reported in MoneyWatch, Donald Trump’s tariff …
The concept of retirement at a fixed age is rapidly becoming as outdated as the pension plans that once made it possible. A recent Newsweek poll reveals what many of us already suspect: traditional retirement timing is likely headed for a major shift. But here’s what’s fascinating. This forced evolution might actually be our greatest …