Podcasts about invest overseas

Join Faisal Karmali & Dave Popowich on More Than Money as they talk about a new report exploring the quality of life of older Canadians and what the government can do to support them as they age at home. Also on the show, Lief Simon, founding partner of Live and Invest Overseas and author of Cowboy Millionaire: The New American Pioneer, talks about the benefits and pitfalls of exploring investment and living opportunities around the world.

Have you always wanted to live in another country, but you're not sure where to start?  Tune in for a discussion with special guest Kathleen Peddicord as we discuss Live and Invest Overseas: 10 Top Retirement Destination for 2024!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Known as the world's foremost authority on international living and retirement, and founder of Live and Invest Overseas, Kathleen Peddicord has been exploring the world for more than 30 years. In total, she has traveled to more than 70+ countries, invested in real estate in 24, established businesses in 7, and renovated properties in 6. She is interviewed and quoted regularly by The New York Times, Money magazine, CNN, and beyond.  https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com https://www.kathleenpeddicord.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#book #radioshow #MomentsWithMarianne #kmet1490am #overseas #liveoverseas #KathleenPeddicord #livingoverseas #bookish #bookclub 

Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali as they talk to Azam Rajan, Foreign Legal Consultant, Bordera Tax and Immigration Law, about why so many expats are thinking about giving up their U.S. citizenship, and how it can impact taxes and estate planning. Also on the show, Sophia Titley, Senior Editor, Live and Invest Overseas, talks about destinations you should consider when making your summer travel plans.

Macro strategist Larry McDonald, creator of The Bear Traps Report, says that the current economic situation is "very 1980s like," a condition that requires different strategies than what most investors have used since the financial crisis of 2008. In a '1980s recession,' a very hot economy keeps inflation ripping and pushes oil prices high, and leaves the bottom 60 percent of the population struggling to keep up, and he says consumers are starting to show that tension now. The conditions should be good, McDonald says, for industrials and the oil and gas industries. Kyle Guske, investment analyst at New Constructs revisits SweetGreen, noting that the recent jump in the price simply has increased the peril facing investors, which is unexpected because the stock was in the Danger Zone before its IPO in 2021 and subsequently became a so-called zombie stock for being on the verge of running out of capital. Plus, Sophia Titley discusses Live and Invest Overseas' index on the world's top 10 retirement destinations for 2024, and Craig Giventer, managing director of portfolio strategies at GYL Financial Synergies, makes his debut talking stocks in the Market Call.

Join Dave Popowich and Faisal as they talk to Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, educator, author, and resiliency expert, about how resiliency can be a powerful tool when it comes to navigating your retirement experience. Also on the show, Kathleen Peddicord, founder and CEO of Live and Invest Overseas, talks about the top 10 retirement destinations for 2024 and why they should be on your radar.

Is the Fed making decisions based on increasingly imprecise jobs data? One of our guests says “yes.” We'll look at the issues, and potential fallout for markets & the economy.Plus, Europe has a major inflation problem. Experts have warned to stay away, but that's not stopping our guests from investing there. They'll tell us where they see opportunity.And, Matt Higgins of RSE Ventures joins us in studio to talk about his VC investments, his new book, and whether Momofuku would ever go public.

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Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their website and newsletter dedicated to helping others live and/or invest overseas. If you've ever been curious about buying a vacation home for yourself or as a business ventures, this is the episode for you! They answer the questions that seem like roadblocks and inspire you with their stories of living in Panama, France, Belize, and more. Connect with Kathleen and Leif at Live and Invest Overseas and subscribe to their daily newsletter for more resources on how to make your dream life overseas a reality. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 here: https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travel-squad-podcast/support

Today's first caller asked a really interesting question. Is it a good idea to use invest in real estate overseas, especially if you plan on moving overseas? I'm answering this question and more on today's show! This Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three of your great questions on topics like investing abroad, creating a payoff schedule for a HELOC, and investing in a rooming house. As always, I appreciate your thoughtful questions and I hope you enjoy this episode!

Editor-at-Large Kat Kalashian and Editorial Director Sophia Titley share a bit about Live and Invest Overseas' Annual Retirement Index. This is how Live and Invest Overseas' Retirement Index helps you narrow down the best places for you to consider calling your new home.Follow us!InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsite#BestPlacesToRetire #RetireOverseas

Last episode, we talked about the importance of investing with a global mindset, and why spreading your money all across the globe (metaphorically at least) is a great idea. Since then, it's been fortuitous timing as Superhero has announced they'll be trading US Shares, Stake has announced they'll be adding the ability to trade Australian shares, and Sharesies are offering US, Aus and NZ trades. We'd love to see these companies also move into Europe, Asia and Africa, but it's still pretty exciting to see how many companies are embracing a global investing approach!In this episode, Alec and Bryce outline and focus on the three ways to invest overseas:Buy shares directlyInvest in Australian-listed productsBack the professionalsDon't forget, pre-order the book on Booktopia or Amazon now. If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them here. Some of our favourite resources and offers to help you during your journey:$50-$200 OFF some amazing investing courses by our friend-of-the-show, OwenTrack your investment portfolio with Sharesight.Get a free stock when you sign-up to Stake, using the code EQUITYMATESGet exclusive access to our favourite data and insights platform, TIKRTake the emotion out of investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Gold and Silver with micro-investing app, Bamboo. Use EQUITY MATES for $10 when you sign-upGet $15 of Bitcoin, using one of our favourite crypto-currency exchanges, SwyftxGet 5 free trades if you plan to use the broker SelfWealthMake sure you don't miss anything Equity Mates related by signing up to our email list. And visit this page if you love everything Equity Mates and want to support our work.*****Any views expressed by the podcast host or any guest are their own and do not represent the views of Equity Mates Media or any other employer or associated organisation.Always remember, all information contained in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, legal or tax advice. The hosts of Equity Mates are not... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Italy, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, France, oh my! Retiring out of the country is not out of the realm of possibility for most people these days. In fact, and you may be surprised to hear this, but you can live the expatriate life for under $3,000 a month in many countries. Founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, Kathleen Peddicord, is here to teach people how they can make their dream retirement their reality.    Visit Kathleen's website Key takeaways: Start dreaming today! Adam and Kathleen talk about visualizing your ideal lifestyle, and how that affects where you may choose to go. Do your research: Learn how to calculate and compare countries, locations, and lifestyles. Plus, Kathleen shares her top 3 places in the world to be!

On this Podcast Robert Ross is interviewed by BR Magazine, Ecuador's #1 Online and Printed Magazine for Real Estate based out of Guayaquil. Robert provides an update trends in Montanita, Olon, Manta and Santa Marianita for the Real Estate, Vacation Rental and Hotel industries. Robert includes details on Social Media Strategies, trends with Credit Cards, Channels such as Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia/Hotels.com. Robert covers in detail the state of the Montanita and Olon markets and compares it to Manta before, during and after the Pandemic. Robert starts the podcast off with a visual tour of the ME Hotel & Villas - Montanita Estates so if you haven't been to visit this is your chance to see the Hotel and Development presented to you on youtube.

Can a $40,000 OceanView Property in Paradise be expensive? $30,000, $20,000? Yes, absolutely. On this Podcast Robert Ross who has lived and travel in a exotic destinations around the world, compares destinations such as Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua and talks about the characteristics of properties in exotic locations that can make what seemingly is a cheap property very expensive and what seems like a high price actually a great value. Robert also compares the different investment opportunities up and down Ecuador to Montanita and Olon including the North Coast of Ecuador San Clemente, San Jacinto, Canoa, and Puerto Cayo.

Have you thought about a vacation in the Galapagos? Maybe a Surf Trip? Or after a visit maybe you thought about investing? I've lived in Ecuador 10 years and visited the Galapagos a number of times. Today, you can hear my thoughts on the best way to vacation there, how much it costs and how to do it? Whats a surf trip like to the Galapagos like and how to do it? And lastly information about investing in the Galapagos and why you should steer clear.

Have you thought about leaving your job and escaping to a warm sunny beach but not sure which country to choose? Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico, whats the difference?On this episode I got to catch up with an old friend Hagit Gold. I met Hagit 6 years ago when she stopped in Montanita, Ecuador for an extended stay and she has since settled in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica where she has opened a hostel in the jungle just steps from the beach. She also just recently had her first child in Costa Rica. Hagit and I cover a number of different topics including: The difference between the east coast of Costa Rica and Ecuador for price, housing, food, social, real estate, health care, school for young children and more. We also talk in length about the difference between the east coast of Costa Rica (Puerto Viejo) and the west coast of Costa Rica (Tamarindo, Santa Teresa)

Traveling the world sounds fun and exciting, but also rather daunting. How do you handle business, family, life when you don't have a set home? Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon rejoin Adam and Naresh to tell you how they've managed to run their business and raise their family all over the world during their years of experience. Kathleen and Lief are co-founders & publishers of Live and Invest Overseas. Kathleen is the author of How to Retire Overseas: Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (for Less) Abroad, and the co-author with Lief of the new book Buying Real Estate Overseas For Cash Flow (And A Better Life): Get Started With As Little As $50,000. Website: www.LiveAndInvestOverseas.com Featured Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash www.WorkFromHomeShow.com

Senior Property Correspondent with Live and Invest Overseas, talks about global investment opportunities. Lee Harrison works with people that want to live, invest, retire, and do business overseas. Today, he talks with Jason Hartman about opportunities to invest in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Colombia. Together, they discuss the change in buying power with the US dollar compared with the local currencies.  Key Takeaways: [1:25] The property doesn’t always have to be a great deal if the currency is a great deal.  [4:35] Does someone what to invest in a country with political instability? [10:00] How are the high rises maintained overseas?  [11:40] Medellin, Colombia: The increase in buying power over the last five years is about 72%. [14:45] Here, we go to Mexico. If your property is priced in dollars v. pesos, you’re not getting the buying power advantage.  [17:00] Mazatlan, Mexico  [20:00] Discussing which countries have changed the most because of the dollar strength. [21:00] Granada, Nicaragua Websites: liveandinvestoverseas.com jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

We're preparing for our annual Retire Overseas Conference. During this virtual event, our far-flung Live and Invest Overseas team will showcase the 21 best places to think about reinventing your life.Doing some soul searching by answering this "Know Yourself Questionnaire" is Step 1 in figuring out where in the world would be the ideal place for you to think about reinventing your life overseas.Topics these questions touch on are:ClimateHealth CareInfrastructureAccessibilityLanguageCulture, Recreation, and EntertainmentTaxesEducation and SchoolsSafetyOther

Seventh podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon––Live And Invest Overseas PodcastSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs...Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Jane O. From Canada asks: I found your very informative website today and have a couple of questions before I subscribe to your “Overseas Living Letter” subscription service.First, does the same information apply to Canadians as well as U.S. citizens? Also, do you know of a publication like yours that’s written specifically for Canadians?John G. from the United States asks: Kathleen, I’ve found your articles full of great insight, and I have a question that you may be able to clarify. We will be moving to Ecuador this year and need to understand if the limitation of carrying US$10,000 into a new country is per person or total, per couple? Thank you for your help.Robert G. from the United States asks: I am a gringo who speaks Spanish very well. Am 68 and in good health. I want to retire to a Spanish-speaking place. What would you recommend? I cannot stand high humidity or heat and almost fainted on my last trip to Cuba. Thanks!

Eighth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon––Live And Invest Overseas PodcastSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs...Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Mike B., from the United States asks: We are planning a move out of the United States, possibly to Belize. Our retirement will come from pension plans in the United States. If we receive our checks in Belize, we understand that we still will have to pay federal taxes. However, there is no domicile state that can collect taxes. So doesn’t that amount to a tax break? Or am I missing something?Jeff F. from the United States asks: Isn’t there a Social Security penalty for retiring overseas? Many in my wife’s family believe so. They say they would get only two-thirds or three-fourths of their checks if the Social Security Administration knew they retired to Mexico.Gary C. from the United States asks: Kathleen, thank you for all of your information. I love reading your dispatches and also am enjoying your podcasts.I know that some income earned overseas can be excluded from my U.S. tax return, but what about an Internet business where income is derived from many different countries?In other words, if we move to Panama to run our business, is the income excluded regardless where it comes from, even if it comes from the United States.Mark T. from the United States asks: If I move overseas, could I ever return to the United States?

Ninth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon––Live And Invest Overseas Podcast.Subscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs...Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Charles C. from the United States asks: In a recent comment, you seemed to mention in passing that you recommend new expats do not take their cars with them. Could you elaborate on that? Seems a pretty radical idea to move to a foreign land with no transportation.Kevin G. from the United States asks: Kathleen, a financial planner recently told me that if I establish overseas bank and investment accounts that will raise a red flag with the IRS and I will be audited annually. Of course I will report the accounts to the IRS, but is there any truth to my advisor’s concern that having overseas accounts would trigger regular audits?Anonymous in the United States: Medellín, Colombia?! You’ve gotta be kidding me! Foreigners are prime targets for kidnapping and ransom by scores of different gangs, and it is rumored that even some police cooperate with them for money as well as do some kidnapping themselves to supplement miserable salaries.Very few if any victims are ever seen alive again even when ransom is paid. Now add the fact that the drug cartels own parts of the city, the country, the government, the military, and the police…This must be a very old article you’ve just published, written years ago. My info comes from a U.S. government intel agency and is up to date. The information in your article can be dangerous if taken as reality.

Tenth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon––Live And Invest Overseas PodcastSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs...Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Jim H. asks:“Kathleen, is it possible to open an account at a foreign bank with an office in the United States, put money into it, lump sum or over time, and then when you get to the country of the foreign bank, withdraw the money in the local currency? Does this depend on the bank’s rules? Are there U.S. rules governing this practice?”James A. asks:“Once a permanent residency visa is obtained in Panama, is it a requirement for citizenship that one must reside in Panama for a minimum of six months/year for five years?”Maggie F. asks:“If I move to another country and am living there full time, can I drive on my U.S. driver’s license?”Glenn M., not from U.S.A. asks:"Kathleen, I have been enjoying the interesting articles I receive from you. I am quite interested in many destinations around the globe. I can’t help, though, but be just a touch annoyed that you only refer to temperatures in Fahrenheit and measurements in miles and feet. "As I’m sure you are aware, there are currently only three countries in the world that are not using the metric system, Burma, Liberia, and the United States. "Those of us in the remaining 193 countries would be thankful to be able to read and enjoy said articles without having to constantly stop reading to do a metric conversion."facebook.comfacebook.comOverseas Living ClubhouseWherever you are in the world, we hope you’re safe and comfortable and that you have enough toilet paper and wine to carry you through. However, you’re going to need more than that to come out the...

Sixth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon – Podcast From ParisSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com... Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs... Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Jane O. asks:"I found your very informative website today and have a couple of questions before I subscribe to your e-letter. First, does the same information apply to Canadians as well as U.S. citizens?"Also, do you know a publication like yours that's written specifically for Canadians? "We have been thinking about doing this for a while but just need the right info before we take the plunge."From Harry M.:"Is it currently possible for an American citizen to open a bank account in Panama without a Panama address?Jeff C. writes:“I attended the live webinar last week and am interested in the Panama Hydroponics project. I have a couple questions regarding the process for purchasing using an SDIRA but have been unable to reach anyone at the number posted above (815-239-6414).“I am a retired US air traffic controller with a FERS pension and a TSP account. My wife and I attended one of your Live and Invest Overseas seminars (Orlando, Nov 2015?) and have spent the last three years living in various locations throughout Europe as well as Mexico and Colombia.“The basic issue is that I will need to pull money from my TSP account to purchase two or three "shares" of the Hydroponics project. I am 55 years old, so the only way to do this without paying penalties to the IRS is to set up a Self-Directed IRA and use it to purchase the hydroponics. I have found a company which is experienced with funding an SDIRA from a TSP account so that part should be fairly easy. The problem is just a matter of timing. I'm only willing to move money from the TSP to the SDIRA if there is still availability in the hydroponics project. With all the Coronavirus issues, it might take 6 weeks or so to get the money moved around and available.“Could you please verify that you are still accepting applications and whether it would be possible to purchase 2 or 3 "shares" (I don't know what else to call them) using an SDIRA?”

In this Interview I get to catch up with Ariel Pellegrino, owner of a giant bar and club in Montanita, Ecuador, Poco Loco. Ariel left Israel in his mid 20s in search of paradise in Latin America. After exploring Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica he ventured into Ecuador and Montañita and found what he felt like was his new home and built from scratch an enormous business. In this episode Ariel tells us how he picked Montanita over Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico, how he started from scratch, how he built his successful business in paradise, how much he invested, what it costs to start a bar and a few keys to success. This is the full interview of our most popular episode, "$30,000 to build a beach bar in Paradise". Please excuse the questionable audio it was one of my first interviews.

Fifth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon – Live And Invest OverseasSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://liveandinvestoverseas.com/par... Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs... Here are the question addressed in today's episode:Orrin L. writes:“I own farmland in Brazil and Costa Rica. I hold title to some in a domestic USA LLC and some in a LLC set up in my IRA. I also own farmland in Panama that I currently hold in my own name as my understanding is that is the only way I could use it to secure residency if I choose to go that way. As of now I haven't pursued that… “My question is I have been told that Panama will honor my U.S. will for passing the property to my heirs. That a Panamanian will is not necessary. Can you clarify for me whether that is accurate? Thank you.” Thomas F. asks:“How are the hospitals and services for emergency in Belize? Or would you need to be sent back to the States in an emergency? “We are thinking about the move there and looking at all of our options, but would like some information on the medical services there. “What do they have in the way of doctors and pharmacies?” David H. writes:“I was referred to you by a friend who is a reader. I have a fiancée and two boys in the Philippines who I would like to join me when I move to Panama City. What is the best way to obtain a visa for her? Thank you.” Glen L. says:“I have spoken to two banks that I bank with about a reference letter for opening up an overseas account, and neither of them has any idea what information to include. "Could you possibly provide some assistance as to what they should include in a reference letter for me? "Much appreciated." Rich T. writes:“I am a member of your Simon Letter service, and I'm hoping you have some knowledge of regulations related to investing in Chile. Do you know if foreigners can own land in Chile? We are thinking about purchasing land in the remote area of southern Chile." Bruce F. asks:“Kathleen, I am a retired federal employee and have a pension for life of about US$4,000 a month. They take out about US$800 a month from that in state and federal taxes. “What countries would give me a better tax situation? I am particularly interested in Panama.”

Fourth podcast episode by Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon – Live And Invest Overseas PodcastSubscribe to our Newsletter at https://liveandinvestoverseas.com/par... Join our Overseas Living Clubhouse at https://www.facebook.com/groups/overs... Here are the question addressed in today's episode:From Fred Fri (in the Clubhouse):Wondering whether some of you have experience/preferences/recommendations for offshore company incorporations?Any preferred jurisdiction? Thank you!From Jesse Snow (in the Clubhouse):I want to file the Form 2555 (Foreign Earned Income Exclusion) because I found out that since I make less than $105,000 per year I am eligible. However, on TurboTax it says I have to upgrade and pay $60 to use that form.Do you know of a tax filing software that allows you to file for free and use the Form 2555? Thank you!From Laurie L.:Great audio/video quality for your first podcasts, and the format I think is a hit, as well. I forecast you will have over 100k subscribers by the end of this year. Well done, Kathleen and Lief!Now my question: If you had a time machine and could go back to January before the coronavirus broke out globally, where would you have gone and why?From Lorraine Lombardo:Do you know if any good buys coming up in Italy?From Lawrence Keen:Thank you for the most interesting information about retiring overseas. Regretfully, I am 20 years late in making such a decision, as I have been retired for just about that long. And now, with grandchildren grown, out of college, and on to new lives and the prospects of great grandchildren, my wife is in no way interested in moving anywhere.It is important to note that at the end of my career, we spent time in Japan, which was very enjoyable, a year and a half in Venezuela, which, before its problems, was quite enjoyable, and a half year in Trinidad, which was quite an experience. So I have always been interested in residing some place where I could relax on a beach while continuing to write short stories, poetry, and other drivel that I hope will one day be read by persons other than me.But, now that I am over 80, I don't see myself playing out my life in a tropical land, when I have let that opportunity pass me by. Maybe it's too bad, but it is the fact, I am afraid.From David Rosenberg:Would you recommend buying pre-construction property in Panama without visiting there?Also, if the idea is to buy an apartment and agro investment in Panama, would you suggest to form a company for holding these investments?Your reply is much appreciated.

Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon continue answering readers' questions on living, retiring, and investing overseas. Today, questions are regarding taxes, Live and Invest Overseas' conferences, the U.S. dollar surviving the de-facto global currency, investment information, etc.Here are the questions addressed in today's Live And Invest Overseas Podcast episode:1. Robert S. asks for help deducting the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion amount from his tax return.2. Elizabeth M. Wants to know more about how the technology will work for our Global Property Summit in May.3. Jim M. writes: “We are great fans and Simon Letter subscribers and have read both of Kathleen’s books. When the markets move up, we intend to take some money out and act on some of your great advice. My question is this: With the uncertainty of the US. Dollar surviving as the de-facto global currency, what would happen in countries like Panama and Ecuador that use the U.S. dollar?”4. Carla R. writes to say she is thinking about setting up an operation for her business in Panama and wonders what we think.5. John B. writes: “Please send any new investment information sooner rather than later. I am only interested in alternative investments at this time and there are several great stock buys to diversify into now unless you have something better?”

On this Podcast Robert Ross catches up with Raul Cabrera, the most travelled Ecuadorian and Professional Documentarian. Raul through his media company and brand Nomad-A talks about how he turned a passion and dream for travel in the 90s in Guayaquil, Ecuador into a lifelong career as a documentarian pursuing exotic destinations around the world. Raul spent 10 years traveling on shoestring budgets to the most remote destinations in the world (over 92 countries) which ultimately led to meetings with the Pope, Documenting the President of Ecuador and Television Shows back in Ecuador. I was lucky to enough to catch him grounded during the Pandemic to talk about his career, advice for aspiring travelers and documentarians and thoughts on travel destinations.

Kathleen Peddicord and Lief Simon take advantage of the extra time now that Paris, like most of the world, has gone under lockdown to get to answering more of readers' questions on a podcast platform. The questions addressed in this first Live and Invest Overseas podcast are:Is spending three weeks to three months in different locations each year to escape winter a valid plan? I'm not looking to retire elsewhere.Where can I move without the requirement of a criminal background check for residency? I'm also looking to work in that country.I'm 82 years old and would like to move someplace warmer than Oregon. Am I too old to move to Belize?Subscribe to our Newsletter at https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com...

Its easier than ever to obtain Permanent or Temporary Residency in Ecuador. This week we go through all the different types of residency visas, requirements and costs with Marcos Chiluisa from EcuaAssist, Ecuador's #1 law first for Expat Residency and a specialist in Real Estate law as well.

The first time I heard my friend in New York City had a Shaman in Manhattan and was taking Ayahuasca I was shocked.  Then I read more about ceremonies popping up in Silicon Valley for executives and technology companies and gatherings in South Miami amongst friends.  As I'm learning more about the demand in the USA for plant medicine I've started to receive a number of friends and guests who visit Montanita, Ecuador in order to try Ayahuasca or other plant medicines such as San Pedro.   On this episode I sit down with Roey Klein, owner of the Vikara Retreat Center, a local expert, to learn more about Ayahuasca, Plant Medicine and Transformational Retreats. We talk about:What is Vikara Retreat Center and its history?What is Plant Medicine? Starts minute 10:33The difference between Ayahuasca, San Pedro and PeyoteWhat is an Ayahuasca Retreat and a ceremony like?What is a Shaman and what are they like here in Ecuador?Ayahuasca Tourism dangers and bad experiencesRobert Ross https://www.montanitaestates.com/, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1 @nomadbusinesspodcast Youtube: Nomad Business & Lifestyle Podcast, ME Hotel & Villas - Montanita EstatesRoey Klein, https://www.vikaralifestyle.com/, Instagram @vikaralifestyle

Researcher, public speaker and international property enthusiast Christopher Dillon, author of the best-selling "Landed" series of guides to global real-estate, joins us to talk about the common pitfalls awaiting first-time investors who don't do their leg-work, Japan as a property investment destination, and the challenges of operating in a post-COVID-19 environment of "New Normal".

How much does it really cost to start that tiki bar you've been dreaming about in an exotic beach location? 6 years ago I first met Ariel Pellegrino when he was a young traveler who just moved to Montañita, Ecuador and was riding through town on his new dirt bike. In this episode, I got to catch up with Ariel, and we talk through what it really costs to launch a successful Bar/Restaurant and Night Club in an exotic beach destination like Montañita. Ariel started with virtually nothing, and used a $15,000 investment, a bit of experience and a lot of grit to grow Poco Loco into a club that today hosts 1500 people on any given night. The goal of this podcast is to give our listeners an example and real numbers of the true costs to start their bar or club in paradise. This excerpt from the full length interview includes: How much of an initial investment should you plan for a bar or club in paradise? How much is rent, hourly labor a chef for a bar in paradise? Should you worry about business permits, liquor licenses in your developing world destination? How do you get them and how much do they cost? Strategies for owning, buying, partnering to start your beach bar or club? A typical day and challenges when starting a bar or club in your exotic beach paradise. Robert Ross http://www.montanitaestates.com/, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1 Ariel Pellegrino, Poco Loco Montañita, Instagram @pocolocomontanita

Since Robert Ross moved to Montañita, Ecuador in 2011 and started his Hotel, Vacation Rentals and Real Estate business the effect of the US Dollarization of the Economy of Ecuador has been significant. On this podcast Robert uses his Economics background to describe the effect of Ecuador's fiscal policy and the US Dollar on the Hotel, Tourism and Real Estate industries. This podcast is an excerpt from a May 2020 panel Robert participated in with EcuaAssist, Ecuador's premier Law First for Expats. The podcast covers: The effect of the US Dollar on Ecuadors Hotel and Real Estate industry as well as Tourism. Overview of how the US dollar affects the demand for tourism from different South American Countries the USA and Europe. A quick discussion of taxes and Permitting comparing Ecuador to the USA. The effect of the Pandemic on the Hotel industry in Ecuador and plans during and after the Pandemic. Robert Ross http://www.montanitaestates.com/, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1 EcauAssist https://www.ecuaassist.com/, 1-844-532-3282, info@ecuaassist.com

Over the last 10 years Garrett Parker, President of Ecuadorian Coastal Properties, has been involved in hundreds of commercial and residential real estate transactions in Ecuador. Garrett Parker is an international entrepreneur, developer and real estate agent living in Manta, Ecuador and in this excerpt from a recent interview we cover in great detail: The cost of Condos and Lots in Ecuador. We dig deep into the cost of building a home in Ecuador. Different commercial investment opportunities Garrett has worked on in Ecuador and continues to pursue. Differences between the Ecuadorian Real Estate Market and Buying Process vs the USA. Horror stories of buying properties in Ecuador. The changes in the market due to the Pandemic and new opportunities. This is a deep dive into a subject that only experience in the market can provide and Garrett Parker is the best person in all of Ecuador to provide this insight. Robert Ross www.montanitaestates.com, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1 Garrett Parker http://www.ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com/, garrett@ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com, Instagram: @Ecuadorian_Coastal_Properties

Not many people are willing quit their job, sell everything they own, and move to an exotic beach in a foreign country, but those that do have to manage the added complexity of education once they have children. Garrett Parker of Ecuadorian Coastal Properties, Keith Keller of Mineral Surfboards and Buena Vida Hostel, and Robert Ross from the ME Hotel & Villas - Montañita Estates have unique experience educating young children living in Coastal Ecuador in both rural Montanita and Ayampe or the city of Manta. This podcast includes excerpts from recent interviews with Garrett and Keith and covers: Comparison of education in Ecuador to education system in the USA. How much does private school in coastal Ecuador cost? Review of private schools in Manta, Ecuador. School for young kids in a small rural surf town in Montanita and Ayampe, Ecuador. The age that it was good to have your kids in a small rural surf town. How the education for young children have evolved in these towns. Robert Ross https://www.montanitaestates.com/, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1. Garrett Parker http://www.ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com/, garrett@ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com, Instagram: @Ecuadorian_Coastal_Properties. Keith Keller http://mineralsurfboards.com/, mineralsurfecuador@gmail.com, Instagram @mineralsurfboards.

If you want to know what it's is like to do business and raise a family in a foreign country, Garrett Parker is the perfect example. Garrett is an international entrepreneur, developer and real estate agent living in Manta, Ecuador. Over the last 10 years Garrett Parker, President of Ecuadorian Coastal Properties, has been involved in hundreds of commercial and residential real estate transactions in Ecuador. A long the way he has found time to get married to his beautiful wife Mariuxi with whom he has two two small children. Garrett also is an avid surfer traveling the whole country with locals and visiting surfers exploring every part of the coast in search of perfect waves. In my recent full interview with Garrett we cover: The full spectrum of Real Estate questions including, the cost of condos and lots in Ecuador, cost of building a home in Ecuador, and different commercial investment opportunities Garrett has worked on in Ecuador and continues to pursue Differences between the Ecuadorian Real Estate market and buying process vs. the USA. The details of starting and growing a successful real estate career in a foreign country. How did Garrett end up in Ecuador and what it was like to assimilate? Where is Manta, Ecuador and whats it like? Having a family and raising kids in Ecuador. The school system in Ecuador for young children. What a typical day is like for a surfer and entrepreneur in Ecuador. What is next for Garrett and ECP especially after the Pandemic. This interview is a rare opportunity to talk in detail to someone who has deep experience leaving the USA to pursue a dream of living on an exotic beach, starting and growing a business and becoming a father a family man. I hope you enjoy the interview. Robert Ross http://www.montanitaestates.com/, robert@montanitaestates.com, Instagram: @montanitaestates @robertxross1 Garrett Parker http://www.ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com/, garrett@ecuadoriancoastalproperties.com, Instagram: @Ecuadorian_Coastal_Properties

Does it makes sense to hire a coach? Our roundtable discussion today is all around the pros and cons of finding a coach--why do you need one in the first place? How do you find a good one? How do you know it's a good fit? We'll cover all of these and more on today's show with two coaches and a guy who doesn't have one....Sharita Humphrey joins us from Family, Faith and Finance, along with Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, and Len Penzo from Len Penzo dot com. Halfway through the show, we'll celebrate national tourism day with Kat Kalashian from Live and Invest Overseas, who'll share her list of the top six countries around the world to target if you'd like to live a "work from anywhere" lifestyle. Plus, we'll answer a voicemail during our Magnify Money segment asking for resources on podcasts and blogs for families AND we'll have some fun with another of Doug's wild trivia questions.

We talk to the author of Live and Invest Overseas, Kat Kalashian about what are some of the best and cheapest places to live and work abroad.

Lief Simon is co-founder and investment director of Live and Invest Overseas. He is the Editor of the Offshore Living Letter and Simon Letter. He has lived and worked on five continents and traveled to more than 60 countries. In his long career as a global property investor, Lief has also managed multi-million dollar portfolios of rental properties, for others and for himself.    Podcast Highlights   Who is Lief Simon?    Lief grew up in Phoenix and his goal in high school was to specifically go to graduate school and get an international management degree. He didn’t really know what that meant at the time, but the opportunities that came out of that degree were what opened the doors to him being able to move overseas for the first time 21 years ago. Lief knew that he got bored easily, so a career in accounting or some sort of office wasn’t something that he was interested in, even at the age of 14.    What lessons did you not learn during your formal education?   It’s easier to find real estate listings because of the internet, but if you’re looking at an English listing for a property in another country, you’re probably seeing the most overpriced property in that area. You have to be able to drill down to the local pricing if you want to start investing overseas. The easier something is in looking for real estate, the higher the price. You pay a premium for convenience. Lief has no problem making an “offensive” offer because it means actually getting closer to the proper price. Most Americans are willing to pay whatever the price on the price tag is, they don’t typically negotiate, but for other cultures that doesn’t hold true. In many cultures, negotiation is expected and with real estate there is almost always some room for  movement on price. Another big lesson is that outside of the US, make sure you use a real estate attorney to help with your deals. In many countries there aren’t as many protections for buyers and there are rarely any safety nets so you will need some help investing overseas.   How has your relationship with fear changed?   Lief has always been a little more aggressive than most people, if he can live with the worst case scenario he will move forward. Many people aren’t comfortable with the worst case scenario, if they even consider it.   What did you gain from your formal education?   If you want to compare opportunities you have to find your Internal Rate of Return (IRR). If you’re a real estate investor your annual yield is your IRR, but with other types of investments like teak plantations that can be quite difficult because you can’t just compare the cash flows. Having a handle on certain accounting concepts has been an asset. As Lief gets older he’s become less focused on capital appreciation and has started looking at agricultural opportunities. The timeline on those investments is much longer, but it gets away from some of the challenges of finding a good deal in real estate.  

Kat Kalashian, the editor of Live and Invest Overseas, is here to tell us the six best and cheapest places to live and work abroad. Then, selling your house without a traditional real estate agent. Leanne Taylor from PropertyGuys.com will try to convince you you’re not insane. And, all you need to know about consignment store franchises. OutGROW OutPLAY’s Casandra Robinson is here with insight into the business behind the blue jeans. Plus, Teaching your kids about money through chores. The CEO of RoosterMoney, Will Carmichael, is here to highligh the top 10 most lucrative kids chores. And, Jean-Philippe Provost will explain how Mercer Invest Wise could help you save money at work.

LONDON — Many of our readers sat upright when we published an article in which financial planner, Alec Riddle told us that people who retire earlier, can expect to live longer. Just spending more time in your own garden and local haunts with more frequent travel may be a good retirement prospect for some; for the more adventurous a retirement overseas may be more alluring. But it is not always easy to choose a destination. Sitting in a café in Paris, munching a croissant and looking at the stylish Parisians, may sound like a good idea, until you try chatting with the locals and you discover that they frown upon or are plain ‘bleddie ongeskik’ to anyone not speaking their language. Or maybe they just don't like the English. You get more done trying Afrikaans or Zulu first. And even if you do have a smatter of French, they tend to answer you in English. So, all those lessons count for nothing. But don’t despair you do not only have to consider the obvious destinations like the United Kingdom and the places where you know people. Kathleen Peddicord, founder of Live and Invest Overseas has whittled the list down for English speaking retirees. She shares some of her 2019 top 21 destinations including 10 new entries with Bloomberg Business Week’s Carol Massar. Here is a spoiler alert, Portugal tops the list, but it is worthwhile looking at the other places. - Linda van Tilburg

Uninhabited houses in a small town in Italy are being sold for €1. The town, called Sambuca, is known for its picturesque landscape. It features a view of the volcano Mount Etna, a number of hiking trails, and vast vineyards [VIN-yerds]. Because of its beauty, the town was dubbed as an “Earthly Paradise.” Despite its charm, many residents have left the town to look for greener pastures in bigger cities. To lure people into the town, the local government decided to sell houses for a very low price. Once buyers pay the €1-charge, local officials can easily hand the houses over to the buyers. However, the officials noted that the houses need major renovations. If buyers decide to purchase a house, they have to spend at least €15,000 in renovations, and they need to complete the house improvements within three years. Buyers also need to pay a security deposit of €5,000, which will be returned once the renovations are done. Although the cost of refurbishing may seem much, Sambuca Deputy Mayor Giuseppe Cacioppo [juu-SEP-ee kah-CHOH-poh] said that living in an “Earthly Paradise” is worth it. Many people seem to agree since the town has gotten 38,000 inquiries in January. Kathleen Peddicord, founder of Live and Invest Overseas, a website that gives advice to those who want to live and invest abroad, said that life in Sambuca will be very simple and quiet. Hence, she advised buyers to have a plan on how to keep themselves occupied as there will be limited activities to do aside from renovating and gardening.

One of the top concerns of first time overseas real estate property investors or would-be investors are fluctuating exchange rates. In this episode we teach you three simple rules and best practices that you should adopt in order to not only avoid losing money on these volatile swings, but to actually profit significantly from them.

Today's interview is with Kathleen Peddicord, founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas. After more than 30 years in the business, she is considered the world's foremost authority on the best places to retire overseas. She has traveled to more than 75 countries, established businesses in 7, and invested in property in 21. Today, she writes regularly for U.S. News & World Reports and Forbes. She shares with us her Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019, and we discuss in detail the Best Places to Retire Overseas.   You may wonder how much work actually goes into making a report like this? Kathleen tells us that 3-4 months are dedicated to finding the best of the best, year in and out. Listen in and you be the judge!   Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019 What a wonderful, eclectic list of the top 10 places to retire or live in 2019. I'm not going to ruin it by listing them all. Just a sneak peek!   3. Mazatlan, Mexico - Mexico is still the #1 choice for Americans to live and invest overseas. Mazatlan is a beautiful colonial city with 21st-century amenities. A manageable sized city of 650,000 people on the western coast of Mexico. With amazing beaches, great food, and very close to the USA, for those that want to travel back home quickly.   6. Occitanie, France - If you thought France would be just too expensive, think again! This country living city in France has everything you could want or desire, and that's why it's made the list of best cities to retire 2019. Think of the movie 'Beauty & the Beast' and that's Occitanie.   9. Citta Sant' Angelo, Italy - Another European City on the list! Fantastic, a small town in Italy. Think about Citta as a Tuscany that you can afford. Europe is more affordable than you think.   Live and Invest Overseas Have you wondered if you are either too young? or too old to live and invest overseas? Kathleen Peddicord will tell you with certainty, this is for ANYONE, ANY AGE, FROM ANY COUNTRY.   Best Cities to Retire 2019 Listen in to this episode with Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas to hear how she so eloquently describes the best cities to retire 2019. Each city and each country. The criteria for this report are made of up 13 different categories: Health care Recreation Amount of English Spoken Cost of Living What would you do with your time each day How much of an expat community exists Infrastructure Environment Crime Taxes Affordability fo Real Estate Access to North America Residency   Best Places to Retire Overseas We talk about countries, cities, regions. Not everyone wants pristine beaches and sun all year round. If that's you, then listen in to hear Kathleen Peddicord discuss mountain towns, cities with rain forests, and outdoor nature lovers paradise. Lief Simon, Kathleen Peddicord's husband, and business partner was on our show late last year, here is his interview: Ephttps://expatmoneyshow.com/lief-simon-international-diversification-grow-your-wealth-overseas/ ( 053: Lief Simon, Live and Invest Overseas)   How to Reach Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/ (www.LiveAndInvestOverseas.com)   FINAL THOUGHTS This was a really fun episode with Kathleen Peddicord. I was so intrigued by her list of 10 Best Places to Retire Overseas that I want to now go and visit them. You'll hear on this episode the cities and countries I'm familiar with and the ones I'm not!   If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional... Support this podcast

International diversification of your portfolio. What does that REALLY means and why it is so important to grow your wealth overseas. In this interview with Lief Simon, he takes us into the world of Investing in Overseas Real Estate, Hot Countries to get Residency in and so much more!   Lief Simon and his wife Kathleen Peddicord are the owners of Live and Invest Overseas. Kathleen is a writer and she likes to say 'they are a publishing company' and they are, they publish online. Lief Simon likes to say 'they are an information company'. They try to provide their readers with information on opportunities, lifestyle, residency, investment, asset protection, and citizenship options abroad. Investing in Overseas Real Estate Mikkel Thorup and Lief Simon dig into investing in Over Seas Real Estate. Why it is so advantageous and why diversifying in currency is so important.   Hot Real Estate Ventures for the Future In this interview with Lief Simon, he goes into detail about agriculture and why it makes sense. Lief explains how to be effective and efficient in this market. Own the land - Panama Own the equipment - Thailand Own the trees - France   Mikkel Thorup poses the obvious question: 'What kind of returns can be expected on these investments?' Lief Simon answers in detail, so make sure you listen in to this episode!   How do these Investments Work From a Tax Standpoint? Find out the advantages of doing this overseas and what countries are most beneficial for working with. Should you set up these investments overseas in your own name? or have an LLC? What are the benefits What effect this has on probate Umbrella LLC Transfer tax Analyze property by property, investment by investment What is your ultimate goal?   Lief Simon's Rules! The question is: Do you always follow them or is it okay to break the rules from time to time? Rule 1: Go see the property in person Rule 2: Don't put more than 5% of your net worth into any single deal Rule 3: Don't spend too much money on due diligence Rule 4: Use an attorney when buying property overseas Kathleen Peddicord also has her #1 Rule: No partners   Hot Countries to Get Residency Panama, Colombia, Mexico and more... Do you do it yourself? or hire a lawyer? What are the pitfalls of either way? What is the easiest country? What do you have to do? What is a 'backup' residency Can you work, buy property, set up a bank account? Will this lead to a 2nd citizenship? Will you have to take a language test?   In this interview with Lief Simon, he talks about his lessons learned while getting his residency in Panama. How long it took, what happened and could it have been done more effectively.   Live and Invest Overseas Conferences What can I expect at the Offshore Summit Banking options in the current banking world Some investment options Lifestyle Asset Protection Residency options Structural options   What can I expect at the LifeStyle Conference More about the destinations and Living Obtaining local bank accounts Drivers License Health Insurance Health Care Discussion on the 20 countries you may want to live in   Lief Simon and Kathleen Peddicord have built a business but ultimately built a lifestyle.   "The world is full of opportunities you just have to find what works for you"   I hope you got as much value from this interview as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in... Support this podcast

You wonder how the heck can you stop working your day job? This is a great episode of the Cash Flow Diary podcast to listen to, because guest Kathleen Peddicord could be considered the foremost authority on ways to get to that goal!  Kathleen is the founder and publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, and boy… has she ever traveled. This impressive woman has lived abroad for decades. But did she ever plan the life she lives now? Not by a long shot. In fact, she says it was accidental. While Kathleen always thought it would be neat to live in another country and had a love for castles and such, she didn’t know how she would get there. As a writer she had a very romantic idea of what that life might be like. Then something happened that allowed her to ride on the coattails of one of her bosses and mentors. She took a job that allowed her to travel and then got the opportunity to open and run a publishing business in Ireland.  From there, Kathleen was on her way to living her dream, living and working abroad in different countries. That’s something pretty cool for a small town girl from Baltimore with big dreams of becoming a writer, a dream she had since 6th grade. Kathleen started in Baltimore in publishing, starting as a proofreader, then editor and finally becoming a writer. That opened a lot of doors for her.  So how did Kathleen make the leap from writer to world-traveling entrepreneur? After 23 years working for one publishing company, he decided to retire. She didn’t need to work; she had saved money; her husband worked and brought in an income. That was when she was 45. Kathleen would be a full-time stay-at-home mom. At that time she was in Paris.  Kathleen says if you’re going to do nothing, Paris is a perfect place to do it, because she was able to take 6-hour walks with her young son and on her own. She was happy, but one day at 2 o’clock while she was sitting in a park she saw a friend who asked her what the heck she was doing. That’s the AHA! moment that made her realize she needed to start a business. She walked home and talked to her husband. They decided that to make her new business a reality that they would have to move out of Paris. They chose Panama. To get the backstory on that part, you’re going to have to listen to this episode of Cash Flow Diary. The short story is that Panama is an excellent place for North Americans to start a business! Learn more. LISTEN NOW.

Episode 132.2 - Author and Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, Kathleen Peddicord, shares where to buy property overseas in 2015

Episode 113.2 - Author and Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas, Kathleen Peddicord, shares where to buy property overseas in 2015

Episode 100.2 - Kathleen Peddicord of Live and Invest Overseas explains how you too can live and invest overseas

Episode 92.2 - Publisher Kathleen Peddicord explains how you can live and invest overseas

This week I spout off on a recent article from Kathleen Peddicord at Live and Invest Overseas listing the 11 places not to retire overseas. As a personal friend of Kathleen and her team, I can speak well to their thorough research, authority and expertise. Has Costa Rica fallen to such a low level that it is no longer an attractive destination for American retirees?   Dan Stevens of the Costa Rican Times joins me this week to discuss:   1. This past weekend’s Festival de Gaspar (Tropical Gar Festival) in Caño Negro 2. Whale Migration Season and the upcoming Dolphin and Whale Festival in Ballena Bay 3. A New Recycling Program in San Jose Malls 4. Cen Cinai Jaco and it’s monthly beach clean up in Jaco   For more information about this program, or to become a guest or sponsor, please write in at info@thisweekincostrica.com   Thanks for the support of our wonderful sponsors; Robert Clark Insurance, Anti-Aging and Wellness Clinic, and Outlier Legal Services.  

Lief Simon is the co-founder of Live and Invest Overseas, which is one of the world’s leading resources on investment, real estate and retirement overseas. Simon joins the show to discuss residency.   Lief Simon has lived and worked in seven countries on five continents and has traveled to more than 50 countries. His real estate investing experience began nearly 20 years ago with a multi-unit building in Chicago. After selling that building for a total return of more than 1,800 percent in just 30 months, Lief began to diversify internationally.     In the decades since, Lief has personally bought and sold property in 21 countries. He has managed multi-million-dollar developments, multi-million-dollar property portfolios and more than two dozen rental properties.     Over the years that Lief has been living overseas, he has also been actively engaged in doing business. He has launched and managed business ventures in 10 countries, including local businesses, web-based businesses and international franchises.     Lief has spent more than three weeks out of four on the road for the better part of the past two decades, travelling almost constantly in search of the world’s top emerging real estate opportunities. In recent years, Lief has also turned readers on to targeted investments suitable for the individual investor in Mexico, Nicaragua, Romania, Panama, Belize, the Philippines and most recently, Colombia and Brazil.     He has been quoted in articles on international real estate in Live and Invest Overseas, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, USA Today, and Outdoor Magazine.   Visit Live and Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.

James Archer is the Founder & CEO of Liquid Investments. He analyzes emerging market opportunities and depicts what he's seeing in the agricultural investment space.    Archer's investments strategy focuses on commodities via agricultural plantations in Brazil. He takes a particular affinity toward coconuts.   Archerhas held a number of senior positions in the real estate investment industry since his career began in 1999; from Head of HNW clients at Rainmaker Property Investments in London to Senior Manager at The First Group in Dubai and he has raised several hundred million USDs for private equity projects across the globe. A highly creative and inspiring entrepreneur, with a natural ability to think outside the box, he set up Liquid in 2006 and continues to serve as Chief Executive. As a growth minded individual, Archer promotes continual learning for all members of the team at Liquid. Archer is constantly analyzing and assessing global business and geopolitics, which is put to good use in aiding private and institutional investors to generate wealth through ethical, alternative and real estate investments. He creates the in-house strategies and builds teamscapable of adding to and implementing his vision.  As a trilingual individual (Portuguese and Spanish as well as his native English), Archer possesses unique qualities to research emerging market opportunities. Archer has worked and travelled throughout the key regions of South America, Europe, and the Middle East. His time is currently split between the Liquid offices in London - UK, Fortaleza - Brazil and Panama City - Panama, and meeting with Institutional and High Net Worth clients in the United States and beyond. Anthony epitomizes the very nature of liquid, allowing no obstacle or challenge to keep it from achieving its desired destination, in Archer 's case, unparalleled success. Find out more about Liquid Investments at www.coconutinvestments.com or www.liquid-investments.com.

In this episode, Jason talks with Latin America expert Lee Harrison on where the hot spots are to visit and live. After spending six years flying with the U.S. Navy, Lee completed a successful 30-year career in the nuclear power industry. Taking advantage of a post-merger early retirement offer, he left the United States in 2001 at age 49 and retired to Cuenca, Ecuador. Since that time, Lee has enjoyed properties in Ecuador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Colombia, and the island of Itamaracá, in Brazil. Roving Latin America Correspondent for Live and Invest Overseas, Lee also writes and speaks for a number of publications about living abroad. Today Lee lives and writes primarily in Uruguay, from his home in the beach resort of Punta del Este. He spends winters at his home in Medellín, Colombia, and a good portion of the year traveling and writing about retirement and investment opportunities throughout Latin America.

Lief Simon is the co-founder of Live and Invest Overseas, which is one of the world’s leading resources on investment, real estate and retirement overseas. Simon joins the show to discuss some of the best markets worldwide and how investors can get the best returns in them.   Simon also discusses emerging markets and what countries investors should avoid.    Visit Live and Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.   Lief Simon has lived and worked in seven countries on five continents and has traveled to more than 50 countries. His real estate investing experience began nearly 20 years ago with a multi-unit building in Chicago. After selling that building for a total return of more than 1,800 percent in just 30 months, Lief began to diversify internationally.     In the decades since, Lief has personally bought and sold property in 21 countries. He has managed multi-million-dollar developments, multi-million-dollar property portfolios and more than two dozen rental properties.     Over the years that Lief has been living overseas, he has also been actively engaged in doing business. He has launched and managed business ventures in 10 countries, including local businesses, web-based businesses and international franchises.     Lief has spent more than three weeks out of four on the road for the better part of the past two decades, travelling almost constantly in search of the world’s top emerging real estate opportunities. In recent years, Lief has also turned readers on to targeted investments suitable for the individual investor in Mexico, Nicaragua, Romania, Panama, Belize, the Philippines and most recently, Colombia and Brazil.     He has been quoted in articles on international real estate in Live and Invest Overseas, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, USA Today, and Outdoor Magazine.  

Belize is a 33 year old English speaking Country. Today, Belize Talk Radio Host Macarena Rose, sits with the esteemed Don Hector Silva of San Ignacio, Belize.Don Hector, who has held every position in politics in Belize, except for Prime Minister, so far, shares Belize history from before Independence, on September 21, 1981.His knowledge and expertise is first hand, and for the 11 years as a dear friend of our Host, Macarena, he never ceases to inspire, amaze, educate, invigorate her. She is sharing him with you all today !Check in on our Facebook page for the video of the show !

Today our host Macarena takes you to learn more about Portugal from International Expat, Carol Ribeiro who lives there.Listen in to learn if Expats are welcomed and how/ why to transition to life in Portugal.This delightful Woman, is a treat to who educates, entertains and shares her wisdom with us.Do not miss her !

Kathleen Peddicord is the Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas and author of, "How to Buy Real Estate Overseas." She explains how a real estate investment overseas can double as a retirement plan and why more people should look into retiring in France.  There are are buying opportunities in “crisis markets. Surprisingly, Medellin, Colombia, is a good retirement spot, but there are numerous places to avoid. Kathleens discusses how to make retirement possible on a small budget, and the strategies involved for choosing the right property in the right country. She also breaks down how an investor can manage the asset. The most important information Kathleen gives: what every overseas property buyer needs to know about moving money around the world.Kathleen Peddicord has been researching, writing, speaking, and presenting on the topics of living, retiring, and investing overseas for more than 28 years. Her newest book, "How To Buy Real Estate Overseas," is the culmination of decades of personal experience living and investing around the world. Kathleen has moved children, staff, enterprises, household goods, and pets from the East Coast of the United States first to Waterford, Ireland, then, seven years later, to Paris, France, and, most recently, to Panama City, Panama.   For more than 23 years, Kathleen was Editor and Publisher of the International Living group. In 2007, she decided to take a break, during which she did two things. First, Kathleen launched a new publishing group, Live and Invest Overseas. Second, in the summer of 2008, Kathleen and her husband, Lief Simon, decided to make a third international move, with their family and Kathleen’s new business, this time to Panama, where they live today with their 13-year-old son and 23-year-old daughter.Kathleen has traveled to more than 50 countries, invested in real estate in 21, established businesses in 7, and renovated properties in 8. She has appeared often on radio and television detailing opportunities for living and investing around the world and has written innumerable books on the topic, including “How To Retire Overseas,” published by Penguin Books in 2011, and, most recently, “How To Buy Real Estate Overseas,” to be published by Wiley & Sons in April 2013.Kathleen is the generally recognized Retire Overseas expert by The New York Times, the AARP, Money Magazine, The Economist, and U.S. News & World Reports, for whom she writes regularly. Visit Kathleen Peddicord's website at www.kathleenpeddicord.com. Visit Live And Invest Overseas at www.liveandinvestoverseas.com.

Our guest today, Kathleen Peddicord, author of “How to Buy Real Estate Overseas”, was publisher and editor-in-chief of the International Living group for 23 years. Today, she is publisher and editor-in-chief for her own Live and Invest Overseas group (LiveandInvestOverseas.com). She writes a weekly retire-overseas blog for U.S. News & World Reports, another for Huffington Post, and is regularly quoted by news outlets including the New York Times, Money magazine, the Economist, Kiplinger, and AARP. She has traveled to more than fifty countries, invested in real estate in twenty, established businesses in seven, renovated historic properties in six, and educated her children in four. She now lives with her family in Panama City, Panama. As a leading authority on buying property overseas Kathleen Peddicord offers practical advice on how to find great deals, buy and manage property profitably in unfamiliar and potentially volatile foreign markets. Kathleen Peddicord

Our guest today, Kathleen Peddicord, author of “How to Buy Real Estate Overseas”, was publisher and editor-in-chief of the International Living group for 23 years. Today, she is publisher and editor-in-chief for her own Live and Invest Overseas group (LiveandInvestOverseas.com). She writes a weekly retire-overseas blog for U.S. News & World Reports, another for Huffington Post, and is regularly quoted by news outlets including the New York Times, Money magazine, the Economist, Kiplinger, and AARP. She has traveled to more than fifty countries, invested in real estate in twenty, established businesses in seven, renovated historic properties in six, and educated her children in four. She now lives with her family in Panama City, Panama. As a leading authority on buying property overseas Kathleen Peddicord offers practical advice on how to find great deals, buy and manage property profitably in unfamiliar and potentially volatile foreign markets. Kathleen Peddicord

Ricardo Pelayo, CEO of Atlantic International Bank in Belize will talk about and answer all your banking in Belize questions.

Jason Hartman talks with Kathleen Peddicord, Founder and Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas/International Living, as they discuss retirement and better living destinations worldwide.  Have you ever considered a move to Panama, Europe, Argentina, Ecuador, Belize or other low-cost high-lifestyle destination?  For more than 22 years, Kathleen was Editor and Publisher of International Living. In 2007, she decided to take a break, during which she did two things. First, Kathleen began work to launch a new publishing group, Live and Invest Overseas, and a new free e-letter service, the Overseas Opportunity Letter. In addition, during her recent sabbatical, Kathleen and her husband, Lief Simon, made an important geographic decision. Specifically, they decided to make a third international move with their family and Kathleen’s new business. In the summer of 2008, Kathleen moved from Paris to Panama City, where they’re currently reside.