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Everywhere you look, people are labeling yet another country as the “next Portugal.” But what if the next Portugal for you is… Portugal? The country that some refer to as “Little California” remains one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for those seeking residency, offering multiple visa pathways to suit different circumstances and goals. It’s true …
Picture this: You’re answering emails while sipping locally-grown coffee on your terrace, surrounded by mist-covered mountains and the kind of silence that actually lets you think. No traffic. No construction. Just you, your laptop, and a view that stretches to both the Pacific and Caribbean on clear days. This isn’t some remote work fantasy that …
What if your ideal new home base combines cloud forest serenity with proximity to a cosmopolitan capital… all at a fraction of the cost of similar surroundings in the States? That’s exactly what you’ll find in Cerro Azul, Panama, a mountain retreat just 22 miles from Panama City that delivers an unexpected blend of natural …
For years, gaining EU residency through investment has been focused on Portugal. The Portuguese Golden Visa originally allowed for residency with the purchase of residential real estate anywhere in the country. That, plus minimal presence requirements and a 10-year tax holiday, got results. But those results led to escalating real estate costs that priced out …
As we’ve seen, Costa Rica is not just another tropical retirement destination. In fact, location-independent expats and nomads are thriving throughout the country while continuing to make a healthy income. That said, there’s something altogether different happening around Lake Arenal, where those in search of a better life are discovering the perfect balance of connectivity, …
When you think of Costa Rica, you may first think of the beaches. Maybe the lush resorts along the Gold Coast. Or the surfing hot spots like Tamarindo and Nosara. You may have even ventured further down the Pacific coast, to enjoy the wonders of Dominical, Uvita, and Ojochal. Or enjoyed the party atmosphere of …
My decade-long romance with Baja Sur, Mexico began with an industry event that I spoke at year-after-year in Cabo San Lucas. The event usually coincided with my birthday, so I would often arrive early or stay after to enjoy some “me” time. That led to venturing beyond the familiar tourist environment of Los Cabos to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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” …
What the media calls the “Gen X retirement crisis” misses the real problem. And that’s ageism in the workforce. Employers think we’re too old and are pushing us out the door, and yet most of us can’t afford to retire and coast for 30 years without working. Meanwhile, losing your job for an extended period …