Get smart with your money
The world is full of tropical paradises and other exotic places where a couple can live comfortably on $2,000 a month or less. Plus, good health care abroad can cost a fraction of what it does in the U.S.
If living more cheaply is the only reason you’d retire to another country, though, you’re likely to be unhappy.
In my latest for the Associated Press, the potentially high price of becoming an “economic refugee.”
Today’s top story: 7 air-travel headaches and how to head them off. Also in the news: 5 survival strategies for camping on a budget, 5 steps to officiating at a friend’s wedding, and what 20-somethings need to know about getting their financial lives in order.
7 Air-Travel Headaches and How to Head Them Off
Leave the headaches at home.
5 Survival Strategies for Camping on a Budget
Skip the “glamping.”
5 Steps to Officiating at a Friend’s Wedding
You don’t have to be a professional.
What 20-Somethings Need to Know About Getting Their Financial Lives in Order
Prioritizing is key.
Today’s top story: Amazon Prime hits $119. You’ll probably pay it. Also in the news: Understanding a bear market, 5 money mistakes 20-somethings make, and the 3 best reasons to rent your home instead of buying.
Amazon Prime Hits $119. You’ll Probably Pay It.
It’s about more than just free shipping.
What Is a Bear Market?
Investment prices are dropping.
Ask Brianna: 5 Money Mistakes 20-Somethings Make
How to side step them.
The 3 best reasons to rent your home instead of buying
Not every reason is financial.
Today’s top story: Does the CFPB still care about students? Also in the news: How to use your tax return to map out a better financial future, paring down the price of a move to a new state, and 6 strategies to get a divorce without going broke.
Does the CFPB Still Care About Students?
Borrowers could be losing protection.
Use Your Tax Return to Map Out a Better Financial Future
Using your tax refund strategically.
Pare Down the Price of a Move to a New State
Finding ways to cut costs.
6 strategies to get a divorce without going broke
How to avoid a big bill.
Today’s top story: Fighting auto loan bias, despite Congress. Also in the news: What you should tell your financial advisor, how much you should spend on a Mother’s Day gift, and why you shouldn’t pay anyone to help with your student loans.
You Can Fight Auto Loan Bias, Despite Congress’ Reversal
Preapprovals are key.
What You Should Tell Your Financial Advisor
Everything they need to know.
How Much Should You Spend on a Mother’s Day Gift?
Making Mom happy.
Don’t Pay Anyone to ‘Help’ You With Your Student Loans
Beware of scams.
Today’s top story: How much you should contribute to an IRA and how often. Also in the news: Creating a meaningful financial plan, what you should tell your financial advisor, and how to avoid drunk shopping binges.
How Much Should I Contribute to an IRA — and How Often?
Establishing a schedule.
Ask Why, Not What for a Meaningful Financial Plan
Setting the tone.
What You Should Tell Your Financial Advisor
Important information to share.
How to Avoid Drunk Shopping Binges
Valuable advice.