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For Bethany "Bitsii" Nakamura, moving to the Japanese countryside was a cultural shift. She doesn't recommend jumping into homeownership there.
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Luke Mcstravick, a sales representative from San Diego moved to Mal Pas, Costa Rica, where he's building community and planning to buy a home.
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Living abroad hasn't helped Todd Squitieri escape his student-debt burden, but it's allowed him to leave a country he said "preys" on kids behind.
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Melodie Powers-Draper left a troubled past in the US to work remotely in the Central American country, where she's now starting her own business.
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Michael Steven Grant is one of many Americans buying abroad thanks to the strong dollar and the rise of remote work. He details how he did it.
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As an American expatriate, it’s easy to lose touch with what’s happening stateside. But just because you’re a U.S. expat working abroad doesn’t mean you can forget about your obligations at home. Excluding members of the military, almost 9 mi...
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With the student loan debt crisis only getting worse, many borrowers might be be tempted to leave the country and live debt-free. Can it work? Yes. Is it a good idea? Not if you ever want to return to the US later in your life. Read more...