Here’s the average cost of retirement: How prepared are you?

According to an Age Wave/Merrill Lynch report, 81% of Americans report not knowing how much money they’ll need for retirement. […]

Building a Life by the Beach for $1,000 a Month in Nicaragua

By Bonnie W. Hayman For Linda Pothoff, every day in Nicaragua is an adventure. You can find her horseback riding […]

Leveraging Behavioral Simulation to Enhance the Four Percent Rule

Introduction The “4% rule” is a popular asset withdrawal rule of thumb that has historically helped guide retirement planning. While […]

An Affordable Italian Charmer

By Steenie Harvey, International Living, Medieval walled towns are plentiful in Italy, but Viterbo is something special. If the name […]

Secrets of how the rich save, spend and invest

  Secrets of how the rich save, spend and invest   By Judy Martel The secrets to building wealth aren’t hidden […]

How much do you need to save for retirement?

How much do you need to save for a comfortable retirement? The answer is “it depends.” (If you don’t like […]

The Adventure of a Lifetime: A Dream Retirement in Ecuador

Diane Murray, International Living, I often catch myself being taken aback by the stunning view of the Pacific that greets […]

Enjoying a Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget in Nicaragua

By Jason Holland, International Living I’m kind of a thrifty guy. I don’t buy the latest smartphone that comes on […]