Travel Budgeting & Finance Resources
4 Investments for Your Semi-Retirement: Index Funds & ETFs, Real Estate & REITs, and More
If you're ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and semi-retire, make your money work for you! Let's have a look at these common investments for semi-retirement.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your current income. Learn more in this comprehensive guide.
Budget Ideas for Digital Nomads: Zero Sum, 50/30/20, Envelope Budget & More
In this article, we’ll put a digital nomad spin on three popular budget methods: we’ll cover zero-sum budgeting, 50/30/20 budgeting, and envelope budgeting.
Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? (And Non-Millionaire Retirees, Too!)
Around 1.1 million expats live in Mexico, with about 700,000 from the United States. Here are a dozen reasons why Mexico is attractive to those with plenty of money—and also to those who don’t have that much.
A Canadian Perspective on Health Care Overseas: Q&A with Jim McLeod & Retire Early Lifestyle
In this interview, our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle discuss with Jim McLeod a Canadian perspective of living abroad and relying on international healthcare, rather than using the health coverage provided in his home country.
Fear of Market Downturns: Keeping a Safety Net while Traveling & Living off of Investments
No one can predict when market downturns will happen and no one can predict when they will end. It is best to be prepared knowing that you will be able to ride them through.
Affording the Early Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent, Medical, Dining & More
It’s no secret that we live on $30,000 per year, and in our 31st year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. Here's how we do it, and how you can too.
Moving & Living in Costa Rica: Digital Nomad Guide for Working Remotely, Semi-Retirement, Housing & More
Costa Rica is a dream destination for digital nomads. With high-quality and affordable healthcare, political stability, great infrastructure, low crime, and plenty of nature, culture, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why so many see moving to Costa Rica and living in Costa Rica as a great idea.
Your Guide to Travel Price Inflation: 5 Strategies to Make Your Next Vacation More Affordable
While the high cost of travel may have you feeling down, don’t frown. We’ve put together this handy guide to travel price inflation.
3 Options for Working Abroad: Digital Nomads, Working Holiday Visas and Job Placements
Is working abroad a thing of the past? The answer is no! Let's look at three different ways you can find jobs overseas.
Why Time Is Your Most Important Asset
We write a lot about the FIRE lifestyle, semi-retirement, and more, all with an important underlying message: Live and work the way you wish, and make the most of your time on this planet.
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas: Work from Anywhere in the World
You don’t need a traditional work visa or business visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
Digital Nomad Housing Guide: Vacation Rentals, Short-Term Apartment Rentals, Hostels and Hotels, and More
Digital nomad housing options abound. You can find places in any destination in minutes - the tricky part is finding the right place. Read on for our guide!
Use Creative Problem Solving to Build a Remote Work Lifestyle
In this guide, we'll look at how to use Creative Problem Solving to transition to a remote work lifestyle. Use this step-by-step process to get started!
Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Social Security Contributions & More
Death and taxes. Even as a digital nomad, these things remain certain. But how exactly do you pay taxes as a digital nomad? Read this guide to learn how!
10 Best Semi-Retirement Jobs
Instead of totally pursuing financial independence, retire early (FIRE), make money and live life on your terms. Read on for the best semi-retirement jobs!
Downsize Your Packing: Efficient and Easy Packing Tips for Travel
Aside from actually planning a vacation, packing for a vacation is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Here are our top tips to downsize your packing!
Can’t Retire Early? How to Semi-Retire and Travel the World
How do you embrace the FIRE lifestyle while addressing financial risks? One solution: semi-retire and travel the world. Let's look at how to get there!
How to Fund Your Travel by Putting Your Home on Airbnb
Generating a side income doesn't have to be as stressful as you might think, especially if you're open to putting your home on Airbnb! Let's learn how.
How to Create a Pension for the Average Joe
For our readers in the US, being able to retire at all can seem almost impossible. Let's take a look at how you can create your own pension as a safety net.
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Gain Financial Independence
If you have student loans, mortgage, or credit card debt, it may seem impossible to gain financial independence. Here are a few things you can do RIGHT NOW.
4 Investments for Your Semi-Retirement: Index Funds & ETFs, Real Estate & REITs, and More
If you're ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and semi-retire, make your money work for you! Let's have a look at these common investments for semi-retirement.
The Ultimate Guide to Geoarbitrage: Work Where You Want, Save More Money, Semi-Retire & Travel the World
Geoarbitrage is moving to a place with a low cost of living while maintaining or increasing your current income. Learn more in this comprehensive guide.
Budget Ideas for Digital Nomads: Zero Sum, 50/30/20, Envelope Budget & More
In this article, we’ll put a digital nomad spin on three popular budget methods: we’ll cover zero-sum budgeting, 50/30/20 budgeting, and envelope budgeting.
Why Are Millionaires Flocking to Mexico? (And Non-Millionaire Retirees, Too!)
Around 1.1 million expats live in Mexico, with about 700,000 from the United States. Here are a dozen reasons why Mexico is attractive to those with plenty of money—and also to those who don’t have that much.
A Canadian Perspective on Health Care Overseas: Q&A with Jim McLeod & Retire Early Lifestyle
In this interview, our friends at Retire Early Lifestyle discuss with Jim McLeod a Canadian perspective of living abroad and relying on international healthcare, rather than using the health coverage provided in his home country.
Fear of Market Downturns: Keeping a Safety Net while Traveling & Living off of Investments
No one can predict when market downturns will happen and no one can predict when they will end. It is best to be prepared knowing that you will be able to ride them through.
Affording the Early Retirement Lifestyle: Travel, Rent, Medical, Dining & More
It’s no secret that we live on $30,000 per year, and in our 31st year of financial independence we see no need to lower our spending. Here's how we do it, and how you can too.
Moving & Living in Costa Rica: Digital Nomad Guide for Working Remotely, Semi-Retirement, Housing & More
Costa Rica is a dream destination for digital nomads. With high-quality and affordable healthcare, political stability, great infrastructure, low crime, and plenty of nature, culture, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why so many see moving to Costa Rica and living in Costa Rica as a great idea.
Your Guide to Travel Price Inflation: 5 Strategies to Make Your Next Vacation More Affordable
While the high cost of travel may have you feeling down, don’t frown. We’ve put together this handy guide to travel price inflation.
3 Options for Working Abroad: Digital Nomads, Working Holiday Visas and Job Placements
Is working abroad a thing of the past? The answer is no! Let's look at three different ways you can find jobs overseas.
Why Time Is Your Most Important Asset
We write a lot about the FIRE lifestyle, semi-retirement, and more, all with an important underlying message: Live and work the way you wish, and make the most of your time on this planet.
The Ultimate Guide to Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas: Work from Anywhere in the World
You don’t need a traditional work visa or business visa to live and work abroad. Read this guide to digital nomad visas, freelancer visas, and more!
Digital Nomad Housing Guide: Vacation Rentals, Short-Term Apartment Rentals, Hostels and Hotels, and More
Digital nomad housing options abound. You can find places in any destination in minutes - the tricky part is finding the right place. Read on for our guide!
Use Creative Problem Solving to Build a Remote Work Lifestyle
In this guide, we'll look at how to use Creative Problem Solving to transition to a remote work lifestyle. Use this step-by-step process to get started!
Digital Nomad Tax Guide: Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, Social Security Contributions & More
Death and taxes. Even as a digital nomad, these things remain certain. But how exactly do you pay taxes as a digital nomad? Read this guide to learn how!
10 Best Semi-Retirement Jobs
Instead of totally pursuing financial independence, retire early (FIRE), make money and live life on your terms. Read on for the best semi-retirement jobs!
Downsize Your Packing: Efficient and Easy Packing Tips for Travel
Aside from actually planning a vacation, packing for a vacation is one of the most time-consuming tasks. Here are our top tips to downsize your packing!
Can’t Retire Early? How to Semi-Retire and Travel the World
How do you embrace the FIRE lifestyle while addressing financial risks? One solution: semi-retire and travel the world. Let's look at how to get there!
How to Fund Your Travel by Putting Your Home on Airbnb
Generating a side income doesn't have to be as stressful as you might think, especially if you're open to putting your home on Airbnb! Let's learn how.
How to Create a Pension for the Average Joe
For our readers in the US, being able to retire at all can seem almost impossible. Let's take a look at how you can create your own pension as a safety net.
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Gain Financial Independence
If you have student loans, mortgage, or credit card debt, it may seem impossible to gain financial independence. Here are a few things you can do RIGHT NOW.