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Retiring in France? A Romantic Pipedream or Possibility?
Has France Crossed Your Expat Radar? The mention of France for many conjures up visions of sitting on the terrace of a café enjoying an espresso after consuming a French delicacy such as Coq au Vin. And then meandering along village streets with a quick stop at the bakery for a baguette and the fromagerie for a hunk of brie. But is this a dream life? What is it really like to retire in France? Today's post is an interview with Beth Haslam, a Wales Native who moved to the French countryside in 2007, and the author of a series of hilarious memoirs "Fat Dogs and French Estates" that chronicle…
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Ways to Make Your Money Work For You
Lazy Money Even those of us who don’t have a lot of money likely have “lazy money”; money that is sitting in an account not earning any interest. Have you considered just how much income you might be missing out on by having lazy money? Cost of Lazy Money While interest rates were low the cost of lazy money wasn’t so staggering but now that rates have risen it can be mind boggling. Let’s look at an example: Jill is in the process of funding an emergency fund as well as investing a portion of her take home salary. She has decided she’s comfortable with an emergency fund of $12,000…
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Costa Rica Itinerary: Day 11 Montezuma Costa Rica
Carmona to Montezuma Costa Rica Today was Day 11 of our Costa Rica adventure and we explored the hills above Carmona and then traveled further down the Nicoya, Peninsula to Montezuma, Costa Rica. Here's a recap of our day.
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A Conversation with a Solo World Traveler
Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you an interview with Mary Derouard, a solo world traveler who at the age of 55 when many of us would be settling for a trip to someplace warm and spending time with family, started traveling the world solo. She's now been to 70 countries and visited 7 continents, and is still exploring new destinations around the world.
Turning Dreams into a Lifestyle
