How Will Lower Birth Rates Affect Pensions, Stocks And Property?
#Investing #Retirement #LifestyleHave you ever wondered why playgrounds around the world are getting emptier by the decade? Global birth rates have declined to a lower than replaceable rate. This will affect pensions, future real estate prices and likely the stock market.…
The Secret To Creating A $4.5m Portfolio Like This Teaching Couple
#Investing #Retirement #Lifestyle“Choose Europe for the lifestyle or the Middle East or Asia to earn a lot of money.” But I often find that expats who live and work in Europe have higher income upon retirement. That might not make sense. But I explain here.…
How Much Can Retirees Withdraw From Their Investments Each Year?
#Retirement #InvestingHow much of your investment portfolio can you withdraw each year in retirement? You might be aware of "the 4% rule." Or should it be 3% or 1.8%? The best answer is, "None of the above." In this article, I answer the above question, and then I extend it.…
An Ideal Climate And Great Benefits-Could This Be The Perfect Retirement Haven?
#Retirement #Lifestyle #TravelMy wife, Pele, and I float around a lot. But our official residency is Panama. Why retire in Panama or become a digital nomad there? If you're curious why, or you're wondering how you might enjoy a lower cost retirement, semi-retirement (or just a winter away every year) I wrote about it here.…
Are Roth 401(k)s Really Legal For American Teachers Overseas?
#Expat Investing #RetirementInternational schools are offering Roth 401(k)s in increasing numbers. In this guest post, Jeff Devens explains how they work, while digging into the legality of these controversial schemes.…
Is This 46-Year-Old Woman Saving Enough To Retire? Let's Find Out.
#Retirement #Financial LiteracyEventually we all start asking, “Are we saving enough for retirement?” Amber Rhinehart shares her finances. And in this story, I explain how she’s doing. It’s real, and I hope, educational.…
Longer, Better, Happier: Unveiling The Surprising Key To Longevity In Retirement
#Retirement #LifestyleWill you keep working part-time after you reach your financial freedom number? I recommend it...and my reason has nothing to do with money.…
Retire In Malaysia: Great Beaches, Low-Costs and No Capital Gains Taxes On Portfolios
#RetirementLooking for a low-cost, retirement destination that won't charge capital gains taxes on your portfolio? This retirement location may be the world's best kept secret. If you have other countries you'd like me to profile, please let me know!…
Thailand: Retire In Style On A Shoestring
#Retirement #Lifestyle #MindsetWith some out-of-the-box thinking, you could retire like the rich… even if you aren’t. In this story, I write about Thailand.…
Want To Retire Earlier And Stay Healthy? Here’s An Investing Strategy To Do Just That.
#Retirement #InvestingI never really thought about how the right kind of investing could affect a couple's health until I had this conversation with a couple of friends. I wrote about this for The Globe and Mail.…