I couldn't afford retirement in the US on $3,000 a month, so I moved abroad. I've lived in 43 countries and am happier.

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Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.
Norman Bour (left) and his wife, Kathleen Plumley (right), enjoying a moment by the Pacific Ocean.

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We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets

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Older Americans said they wished they had saved more for their retirement and emergencies.

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This tiny country is giving $2,000 to every household as an Exxon oil boom supercharges its economy

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Guyana's government is tapping its newfound oil wealth to give $2,000 to every household.

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An expat in Panama explains what movers can expect to pay and the pros and cons of raising kids abroad

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Mac Davidson moved to Panama City nearly a decade ago.

Mac Davidson

I moved from the US to South Africa 3 years ago. It's easier to achieve the American dream here.

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Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.
Christian Salafia and his wife Kim at Cape Agulhas, South Africa, in November 2020.

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Subsidies help a 55-year-old pay $96 a month for health insurance. Her costs could increase 186% if they expire next year.

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Lisa Jolly, 55, uses enhanced premium tax credits to help pay for her coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Portland, Maine, for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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I recently visited Portland, Maine, for the first time and was surprised by how much I enjoyed the local food scene and touristy activities.

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One couple relocated from Wyoming to South Carolina but moved after 5 months due to cost of living and traffic

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The Mitchells lived in Charleston for five months.

Morgan and Dawson Mitchell

Before people rush to Montreal to live their best life, they should know my city's beautiful veneer is starting to crack

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Montreal is often praised for its low cost of living and high quality of life, but that's not the whole story.

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America's big cities are losing their one big advantage

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Cities may be crowded, dirty, loud, and expensive, but they've always offered one clear advantage over America's rural areas: more money.

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