Further
Health - Wealth - Wisdom
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 …
The news lately has been grim, so it’s my pleasure to share some good news: According to the New York Times, Gen X women are having the best sex. (Guys, don’t feel bad; you’re likely enjoying the fruits of us “grown-ass women leading their best lives” — not my description… Netflix’s.) This isn’t actually news to …
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 …
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The concept of retirement at a fixed age is rapidly becoming as outdated as the pension plans that once made it possible.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 …
What comes to mind when you think of Disney? Maybe you think of iconic movies from Marvel, Pixar, and the Star Wars franchise. Or it could be the childhood characters we all know like Bambi, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, or Mickey Mouse. For others, it’s the theme parks. Disneyland in California, Disney World …
The conventional wisdom says you need to choose between making money and living in paradise. But what if that’s no longer true? What if you could get paid to move your digital business to a European valley dotted with thermal pools and medieval villages? That’s exactly what’s happening in Spain’s Ambroz Valley, where the regional …
Newsflash: We’re overwhelmed. OK, that’s not news. You’ve probably had countless notifications urgently informing you about the rise of anxiety in adults, with more than 70% stating that current events and the economy are key stressors. Said every Gen Xer ever: No duh. But do we really need another book about how the attention economy …
The traditional path of working until 65 and then retiring to a life of leisure made sense when pensions were guaranteed and lifespans were shorter. But in today’s economic landscape, many of us are looking for a different approach – one that combines earning potential with the freedom to live anywhere in the world. This …