A few days ago I had some errands to run. It was time to pay for cable, internet and cell phone and we needed groceries. We also needed to replenish our cash reserves at the trusty ATM. The cab dropped us off next to our preferred bank's ATM, and my husband whipped out his card and stepped up to the machine. He punched all the buttons, waited and . . . nothing. Nada. Zip. No message on the screen, just back to the usual "welcome" setting. No Cash for Us at the Local ATM So he tried …
How to Watch Your Favorite US TV Shows from Anywhere in the World
It's not a VPN (virtual private network), but it lets you watch US TV shows on your computer, TV, tablet, phone or game device. It's perfect for expats and travelers who want to keep up with favorite shows, sports and other entertainment from "home." It's called UnoTelly. After I wrote about VPNs a while back, a UnoTelly rep approached me with some information about their product and offered me a free trial account to test it out. I was skeptical. Honestly, I'm not that into television …
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Five Ways to Protect Yourself in an International Move
Guest Post by Adam Vagley All movers are not created equally. The scams that plague domestic moving -- damaged property, price gouging, delayed delivery -- occur with international moves as well, where the stakes are much higher. While most moving companies provide consistently good service, the internet is littered with horror stories of people whose moves went poorly. Here are five things you need to do to protect yourself. #1 Get quotes from at least three companies Even if your friend had …
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How to Choose Your Retire Overseas Paradise
Every plan-to-be expat has a different idea about their overseas retirement paradise. For you, it might be a high-rise condo in a bustling metropolis with world-class shopping and nightlife. For someone else it might be a country ranch, or a beachside retreat. Finding the country to live in that will tick most of your boxes (no country's perfect) is a complex process. Once you've eliminated the obvious won't-work-for-you choices and narrowed down your list to two or three overseas retirement …
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How to Choose the Best Country for Your Overseas Adventure, Part II
Last week I wrote an installment about how to choose the best country for your overseas adventure. It's a complicated process because there are so many factors that come into play. I suggested you begin with some soul searching and serious conversation with your significant other if you have one. I listed a bunch of things to consider. Climate Geography (beach, mountain, other) Big city, small town or something in between Language Proximity to your home country Schools and …
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How To Choose the Best Country for your Overseas Retirement
Once you're bitten by the expat, overseas bug, how do you go about choosing your best country for overseas retirement? At the risk of stating the obvious, it's a vital part of your relocation process. In fact, it's so obvious I needed to be reminded of it! A few days ago I received this email from a reader: "Hello: "I stumbled on your site and was looking for info on the process you used to select Panama. For example, what other countries did you remotely and in-country evaluate. How long did …
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