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Why Foreigners Love Florida

You’re not alone if you’ve visited Florida on vacation and considered making it your permanent home. There are several compelling reasons to relocate to the Sunshine State. It’s not difficult to see what it has to offer, whether you’re looking for your first job out of college or looking for the ideal retirement spot. Here are…

Retirement In Spain – 8 Key Steps To Take Before And After Your Move

Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to living there. Here, we look at 8 key steps to take before and after your move. Written by Jason Porter of Blevins Franks We’re pleased to see that Brexit did not put people off making…

Spanish Property Ownership Options

Before you move to Spain it is important to understand the different rules and taxes that will be applied if you buy property in Spain. It is worth looking at different Spanish property ownership options to ensure you avoid unexpected issues when you sell the property or when your spouse or others inherit the property…

The Top 10 Countries Brits Want To Spend Their Retirement In

New research has revealed the top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first. Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. They wanted to determine the countries that Brits are most seeking to move to, upon retirement. Rank …

Reasons Quality Of Life In Arizona Is Top For Seniors

Arizona is a state that offers a high quality of life for seniors, and it’s easy to see why. With its warm weather, access to top-notch medical facilities, vibrant cultural scene, and opportunities to stay active and engaged, it’s no wonder that so many retirees choose to call this state home. In this article,…

Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare. The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a…

Revealed: The World’s Best Countries To Retire

Globally, the population is ageing, with more people than ever before reaching retirement age and asking themselves: where should I retire? To help answer this, Wise has pulled together a ranking of the best countries to retire in, taking into account the cost of living, population over 65, healthcare, quality of life, climate and happiness. Surprisingly,…

An Expat’s Retirement – Double The Challenge

Retirement is like a bereavement. Overnight you lose your title, identity, network of colleagues and sense of purpose. Like a bereavement, many go through a stark emotional time. Add leaving a country into the mix, and an expat’s retirement can involve a more challenging time than most. Written exclusively for Expat…

How To Make Friends In A New Country

Travelers and expats spending time in a new country have been advised on the most effective ways to meet people and nurture new friendships abroad. The team behind online remittance service Remitly, have revealed their top tips for how to make friends in a new country. Moving abroad can be a…

Best Worldwide Destinations For Adrenaline Junkies

So, you’ve retired. You are free of the shackles of the 9-5. But that does not mean that you are ready to take up knitting or pottery or even gardening. No! You love adventure, excitement, the great outdoors. You want to have all the thrills you craved in your 20s, except now, you have…