In the first post of this series, I suggested that retirement doesn’t have to be a dramatic choice between staying put and leaving forever. In the second post, I explained why my wife and I aren’t planning to move abroad full-time. Instead, we’re designing something in between. What we want is to retire part time […]
How to Retire Part Time Abroad Without Selling Everything Read More »
When people hear that we’re planning to retire overseas, the assumption is almost always the same: “So you’re moving abroad full-time?” It’s a fair question. For a lot of retirees, the dream is a full relocation. Sell everything, move abroad, start fresh somewhere warm and affordable. It’s a compelling story, and plenty of people live
Overseas Retirement-Why We’re Not Moving Abroad Full-Time Read More »
I’ve noticed something interesting whenever people talk about retiring abroad. It always sounds like a dramatic exit. Staying put or leaving permanently. But what about a split-life retirement? Let’s explore an option often not considered. After all, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Sell the house. Pack the containers. Say goodbye to winter
A Split-Life Retirement- What If Home Were Two Places? Read More »
This article is a little different than the ones I usually write in this space. I wrote it several months ago, as part of my own journey toward retirement. Because after many, many months of researching places to retire, I came upon Belize. And honestly, I had been focused on Mexico or Costa Rica for
7 Reasons to Retire in Belize (and Why It’s a Smart Move) Read More »
My wife asked me something the other night that I haven’t been able to shake. She’s been a teacher for 32 years. Her days are built around bells. Her year runs on semesters, staff meetings, lesson plans, and the quiet rhythm of September energy giving way to June exhaustion. She knows exactly what Tuesday looks
Retirement Without Structure: When the Bell Stops Ringing Read More »
