McDonald's is more expensive here in Puerto Vallarta than in Chicago. Restaurants like KFC's and Domino's Pizza's are more expensive or the same than in the States. There is also an Outback Steakhouse in Puerto Vallarta, which is a step up from the fast food restaurants and that is also either the same or more expensive than in Chicago. The Mexican restaurants are comparable to prices in the States, almost exact if not more expensive. I have not seen a restaurant down here in...
Your neighbors in Corozal would be people who are seeking a slower lifestyle, people who enjoy socializing, and people who have common interests- whether it’s in the weather, or their diet, or fishing. 
Generally speaking, Portugal has a free market and fairly capitalistic system but still with a very strong role of the state in terms of its social responsibility. As a result, you will still see a government that attempts to protect within the financial limits imposed by budgets and other things. You will still see a government attempting to protect the poorest relative to their salaries, the elderly, etc., and although those protected mechanisms have drastically reduced and...
The center of Granada, Nicaragua is a typical old colonial town with a big park in the middle. Around the park are different hotels and restaurants. That is the center of the tourist area. We also have the church, which is also very beautiful, and which is located in front of the park. Then on the periphery of the center of the city, as you walk, you will find the lake at the end of Granada. At the lake you can find several restaurants and different activities for people who want to...
The FBAR is a reporting for for any bank account overseas owned or controlled by a US Citizen. If you Google TDF-90 you'll be able to get the form and the several pages of exact rules for compliance.
In order to determine the worst place to live or retire in Panama for any individual, and for people who have not been to Panama yet, they have to find out first if they are beach people, mountain people, or city people because Panama is different all over. There are nice areas everywhere. (The picture to the right is of El Valle. In addition, they are building many new developments up and down the coast.) Lessons Learned From 5 Months as a Nomad-- His takeaways after selling everything at 58 and hitting the road
(We thank the wonderful people and our good friends at Nextavenue.org, where this article was originally published December 6, 2016) As boomers, quite a few of us had the fantasy when we were in high school or college of getting in a VW van with our friends and hitting the road for parts unknown or taking a year off to travel. What adventures we would have!
Some of us even did it, and have stories to tell. Most of us, however, didn’t....
Some of us even did it, and have stories to tell. Most of us, however, didn’t....
Several articles have been written through the years regarding the different issues when considering moving to a different country, especially as a retirement option. 
and his wife and business partner Janet in Panama, but Jet developed a “funny tummy” and had to beg off. More than a year later, as an avid listener to Rich’s radio program in podcast form, Jet wanted to turn the tables on “Your Man in Panama” and interview him.