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McGaha started plotting her move abroad as soon as she turned 18. "Travel started as a coping mechanism for me to stay excited about life and heal after surviving such a horrific experience and losing my dad," McGaha says. One of her friends suggested she look at teaching jobs in Budapest, Hungary, noting the teacher shortage there and the short visa processing timeline. Her teaching contract included a furnished one-bedroom apartment in Budapest, with a monthly stipend to help cover rent and utilities. Photo: Bence BamerSince moving to Budapest — and losing her teaching job — McGaha has had to apply for several different visas.
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Barnett says the amount of research she and Andrews poured into their relocation project prompted them to start their own travel company, Expatsi, to help other Americans explore their options to move abroad. Launching a travel company for American expatsBarnett and Andrews went back to basics to figure out what city to live in. In March 2024, Barnett and Andrews led a group of 30 Americans around Portugal for 10 days and Spain for 12 on their inaugural Expatsi scouting trip. Americans who dream of moving abroad are getting help from travel companies like Expatsi, which offers scouting trips to international cities. So far, Expatsi travelers have mostly been women ranging in age from 22 to 80 with a cluster around 40 to 65, Barnett says.
Persons: Brett Andrews, Jen Barnett, Barnett, Andrews, expats Barnett, We've, Roe, Wade, Expatsi, Expatsi's, Joe Biden, Donald Trump Organizations: U.S ., U.S, Portugal, CNBC, Google Locations: Alabama, Mexico, Birmingham , Alabama, Canada, Vancouver, U.S, Cigna, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy
Jackie Lange, 69, moved to Panama from Texas in 2010, thinking she would retire to the mountains. Instead, over a decade later, she's led 250 tours helping hundreds of expats move to Panama. Shortly after making the move, she started Panama Relocation Tours, which takes interested expats across the country, from the beach towns to Panama City. She also crafted an online relocation guide with information on health insurance companies, private hospitals, CPAs, shipping and moving companies, and real estate agents. She pays $2,788 a year for health insurance, which covers 100% of hospital and emergency room visits worldwide.
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Expats in Denmark are among the happiest with their work lives, according to the latest Expat Insider survey from InterNations, the online global community for people who've moved abroad. 1 for where people are most satisfied with their jobs, career opportunities and work-life balance, among other aspects. Denmark ranks highest for two groupings: work culture and satisfaction, as well as work and leisure. Some 84% of expats in Denmark are satisfied with their work-life balance, compared to a global average of 60%; a similar share are happy with their work hours and, on average, work 39.2 hours per week, compared with 42.5 hours for the global average. Many of these factors contribute to the fact that Denmark consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world, according to the annual World Happiness Report.
Persons: who've, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates Australia Mexico Indonesia Austria Ilana Buhl Organizations: Nordic, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates, CNBC Locations: Denmark, InterNations, expats, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg, Denmark Saudi Arabia Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg United Arab Emirates Australia Mexico Indonesia Austria, Texas, Copenhagen
Vietnam is the most affordable place to live in for expats, according to a report by InterNations. Moving to a foreign country may seem like a pipe dream, but it doesn't have to break the bank. For the fourth consecutive year, Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for expats, ranking first out of 53 destinations when it comes to personal finances, according to a 2024 InterNations study. Southeast Asia, in particular, stood out with Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand all ranking in the top 10. "Most expats agree that it's easy to find housing, and they are happy with how affordable it is."
Persons: InterNations, Chudoba Organizations: InterNations, Vietnam 2nd, CNBC Locations: Vietnam, expats, Brazil, Malaysia, Vietnam Colombia Indonesia Panama Philippines India Mexico Thailand Brazil China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand
Expats living in the U.S. say the best part of living here is having plenty of career opportunities, but for many, a high cost of living makes it a challenging experience. The U.S. stands out for its local job market and career prospects for expats, according to survey respondents. Expats working full time in the U.S. say they work an average of 43.7 hours per week, versus the 42.5 hours global average. Outside of work, about half, 52%, of expats in the states say they're dissatisfied with the overall cost of living, compared with 39% of expats who feel similarly around the world. Only 31% of expats in the U.S. say they're happy with their living expenses, versus 40% globally.
Organizations: U.S, expats, CNBC Locations: U.S, InterNations, expats, Panama, Mexico, Indonesia
When I was 24 years old, I spontaneously decided to move to Italy from my hometown of New York City. I was tired of life in the city and wanted to slow down and experience something different. I didn't have a jobWhen I moved to Italy, I wasn't sure what I would be doing. I didn't speak the languageThanks to years of studying opera, I had a very basic grasp of the Italian language. I am doing what I love through writing and public relations and living my life on my own terms.
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Expats who live and work in Panama are among the happiest in the world, according to the latest Expat Insider report from InterNations, the global community for people who live abroad. 1 country for expats out of 53 countries in this year's report, which surveyed more than 12,500 people in February about how satisfied they feel with their lives in a foreign country. A majority, 82% of people who move to Panama say they're happy with their lives, compared with 68% of expats around the world. Most people said they moved to the Central American country for financial reasons, to retire or for a better quality of life. Expats in Mexico also say it's easy to get used to the local culture and find local friends once there, making them feel "at home" all the faster.
Persons: Expats, they're, expats Organizations: Central American, expats Locations: Panama, InterNations, expats, Panama Mexico Indonesia Spain Colombia Thailand Brazil Vietnam Philippines United, Emirates Mexico, Expats, Mexico
From the outside, Ecuador now looked far from an ideal place to escape the pressures of life in their former US hometown, Albuquerque. But despite ongoing political tensions, the couple say that they have no regrets about moving there and love their new lives. Harrison and Phillips say that, while they were getting trickles of information, they were not aware of the seriousness of the situation until much later. After some soul searching, Harrison and Phillips decided that Ecuador would be the best place to spend their retirement. Ecuador calling“I think we’ve adapted to life in Ecuador pretty, pretty readily,” says Dan.
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She recently went on a 10-day scouting trip in Portugal with the travel group Expatsi. McGowan was part of the inaugural trip from Expatsi, a company that helps Americans move abroad through community groups and weeks-long guided scouting tours. The choose-your-own-stay model can help foster a stronger sense of community among the travel group. Expatsi hosted 30 Americans for a 10-day trip to Portugal and 12-day trip to Spain in May. She says she's still friends with some of the people she met while on the scouting trip while exploring on her own and thrift shopping — her hobby and side hustle.
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Nadia Rose and her partner, Steve Willis, moved from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, to Bali in July 2022. Friendships can be hard to forgeIt might be harder to form lasting friendships in Bali than you think. The island can feel like a very transient place, with all the people who come and go from Bali, especially within the expat community, Rose said. Related storiesFor almost a year after they arrived in Bali, Rose said they were so caught up in trying to settle down into their new lives that they weren't able to make any new friends. Things in Bali can be as cheap or as expensive as you'd likeThere's a common refrain that things in Bali are cheap — and that's not necessarily true, Rose said.
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Keenan said he's loved the peace and nature of Costa Rica after spending most of his life in Albuquerque. During his time with the insurance company, he attended a retreat in Playa Zancudo, located in the south of Costa Rica. After these visits, he knew he wanted to retire in Costa Rica to live an "easygoing" life far from the US. AdvertisementCosta Rica is more expensive than he thoughtKeenan said that when he first moved to Costa Rica, prices were cheaper than in the US but not by too much. AdvertisementHe never bought a house, as he said the process can take years in Costa Rica.
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Hong Kong retained its pole position as the world's most expensive city for expats in 2024, according to Mercer. Asia's biggest financial hubs have once again clinched the top spots for being the costliest cities for international workers to live in, according to Mercer. Hong Kong was ranked as the most expensive city for expats to live in, followed by Singapore and Zurich, according to the Cost of Living City Ranking 2024. Cities in Switzerland — Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern — snagged four out of 10 spots. New York City ranked No.
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A new study by Mercer ranked 226 cities in the world based on how expensive they are to live in. Four of the most expensive cities are in just one country. One Canadian city ranked highest for finding the balance between cost and quality of living. AdvertisementSome expats seek a better quality of life in a cheaper city; others follow a dream job posting to an expensive metropolitan hub. New research by consulting firm Mercer has revealed the ten most expensive cities for international employees to live in in 2024.
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But which international city is the most expensive in the world for expats to move to? Hong Kong has once again taken the title of most costly city for overseas workers in the 2024 Mercer Cost of Living Survey, which was released Monday. Rising housing costsNew York was ranked as the eighth most expensive city for international employees to move to on the 2024 Mercer Cost of Living Survey. At 92, Toronto was ranked as the most expensive city in Canada for international employees, followed by Vancouver at 101. Financial impactsMexico City jumped 46 places to number 33 on the list of most expensive cities for international employees to move to.
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In a 2023 InterNations survey of over 12,000 expats, Germany was voted one of the countries expats hate to live in the most. AdvertisementWhen asked where I'm from, saying I'm American" doesn't suffice. Sadly, I'm also still stuck in my native English head, which doesn't delineate between a formal and informal "you," either. We're three hours by train from Amsterdam, three and a half hours by train from Paris, and four hours by train from London. Despite all the mistakes, misunderstandings, and episodes of embarrassment, I can honestly say that I'm grateful for everything living in Germany has brought me.
Persons: , I've, it's, JENS SCHLUETER, I'm, We've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Germany, United States, Los Angeles and New York, Europe, Amsterdam, Paris, London
Experts say the "hidden costs" of owning a home, especially repairs and maintenance, can come as a shock for homeowners. Based on that calculation, Bankrate estimated, annual maintenance costs in some of the states with the highest home prices — like California, Hawaii and Massachusetts — can go over $26,000 annually. Keep your 'critical eye' as a homeownerOnce you become a homeowner, it will be important to keep up with routine maintenance in your house. To avoid surprises, try to regularly inspect your home and look for spots or corners that may need to be fixed. While homeowners are "the most critical" of a house when they're buying, they often don't keep the "critical eye" after moving in, said Hicks.
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The federal government has issued more than $1 billion in tax credits as an upfront cash incentive to buyers of electric vehicles, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday. The Inflation Reduction Act created a mechanism whereby tax credits for buyers of new and used EVs — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000, respectively — could be delivered by car dealers at the point of sale. Previously, consumers had to wait until filing their annual tax return, perhaps months or more than a year after their vehicle purchase, to get the federal credit. Americans can now also get the EV tax credit upfront regardless of their federal tax liability, which wasn't the case prior to 2024. "This has never been done before," Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said during a press call.
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Amanda Goh/Business Insider"We told them, 'One suitcase each. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThey knew they wanted to stay near Canggu which is known for its beaches and bustling food scene. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderA cozy, eclectic homeThe couple's six-bedroom home sits in a cul-de-sac, next to a rice field that's been repurposed into a plot to grow cucumbers. The couple has one tip for those who want to build a house in Bali: Don't cut corners. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderKaman added that it might not be wise for anyone without any prior experience to take on such an ambitious project.
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If you're living and working abroad and still need to file 2023 taxes, the deadline is only one week away. While the regular tax deadline was April 15 for most taxpayers, there's an automatic two-month extension to June 17 for those U.S. citizens and resident aliens, including dual citizens, who live outside the country. There are two ways to qualify for the June 17 deadline, according to the IRS. You must live outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico or serve in the military outside the country during the regular tax deadline. The "fastest and easiest" ways to make payments are via an IRS Online Account, Direct Pay and the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System, according to the IRS.
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Somasegar and Nadella are among the key owners of Seattle's cricket team, named the Orcas. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen are among the executives investing in the new U.S. professional league, Major League Cricket. Other cricket investors include Iconic Ventures, Madrona Venture Group and executives from Google . As the Men's T20 Cricket World Cup , co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, ramps up, investors have pumped nearly a billion dollars into their American ambition. Venture capitalist Anurag Jain, part owner of Major League Cricket team the San Francisco Unicorns, said the U.S. national team is primarily made up of players in the league.
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Bangkok, Thailand has seen an 18.1% growth in residential rental prices on a year-on-year basis, according to JLL. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty ImagesSingapore and Hong Kong are generally considered Asia's more vibrant real estate markets. But some up-and-coming cities are giving these traditional hubs a run for their money, with some even beating them on rental yields. The following four cities have led the recovery in rental growth in Asia so far this year:Bangkok, ThailandResidential rental growth in Q1 2024 (y/y): +18.1% Average price to rent: THB 8,292 (about $226) per square meter annually "Rental demand has been surging in Bangkok," Allan said. This rental growth has been influenced by the stronger rent prices recorded in new high-quality offerings in the city, according to the report.
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Romance Novels That Bring the Heat
  + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Olivia Waite | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: 1 min
Time-travel romances are often a fantasy of knowledge: Someone ventures back into history and dazzles the rubes by understanding germ theory, or else a historical figure is brought forward and gapes at the marvels of present-day technology. They can also be fantasies of power, as Kaliane Bradley’s THE MINISTRY OF TIME (Avid Reader Press, 339 pp., $28.99) makes clear. When the Arctic explorer Cmdr. Graham Gore is hauled into the 21st century along with a handful of other expats, their government handlers — bridges, as they’re called — are granted an extraordinary amount of control. Bridges are not only responsible for explaining modernity, they also share quarters with their expats, monitoring their bodily functions, mental health, internet searches, geographic movements and political adjustments.
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But while retirees might imagine spending their golden years full of pasta and palazzos, the realities of moving abroad are much less romantic. He didn’t think retiring abroad was feasible. Packing up shopAs America’s retirement crisis grows, so too does the dream of retiring abroad. “People need to think about estate planning, which is often different abroad,” said Brett Spencer, the founder of Impact Financial, a financial advisory firm that specializes in Americans living abroad. I think that’s the reality that a lot of people probably aren’t prepared for,” said Peddicord, who splits her time with her husband between Paris and Panama City, Panama.
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A review of remote jobs worldwide found data scientists earned $132,000 on average. Greenback Expat Tax Services reviewed 6,800 job listings and polled 1,000 Americans on remote work. Many Gen Z workers are interested in becoming digital nomads, seeking flexibility and travel. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The findings by Greenback Expat Tax Services, which provides tax services for expats, were based on a review of nearly 6,800 job listings posted on Indeed from around the world.
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