Americans continue to get the squeeze when it comes to healthcare. Despite paying more per capita than any other nation on Earth, the healthcare system continues to fail us. We previously covered 14 other countries in this vein. Perhaps that’s because the U.S. doesn’t view public healthcare as a human
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced an upcoming ban on the breed of dogs called American Bully XL. According to the Independent, the American Bully Kennel Club defines the American XL bully as a crossbreed of the American pit bull terrier, olde English bulldogge, English bulldog and the American
I recently completed my move from Kansas City, MO to a village in southwest France! I’ve wanted to move abroad since taking French in junior high; after a lifetime spent in service work, I finally got the opportunity to go in 2023. Like many American expats, I left the U.S.
For those looking for a change of pace, many immigrants and retirees have been drawn to Mexico in recent years. With beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and a much lower cost of living than many other countries, it’s no wonder why so many people are choosing to move to Mexico. However,
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a double whammy to areas in Western Europe already struggling with negative population growth from emigration or declining birth rates. Some countries and cities are offering appealing incentives to move there to work, refurbish properties, or raise families. If you’re considering a move abroad and need
American women who want to move abroad gather in hundreds of Facebook groups that target female expats. Some of those groups include Mexico Wild Women Expat Community (18k members), Black Women Expats in Panama (2.1k members), and Coffee with Expat Women (4.3k members). They’re excellent resources for meeting other women
Harrowing climate change disasters like the Hawaii wildfires or ongoing periods of extreme temperatures like what people faced last summer in the South and Southwest may have you considering a move to a cooler locale. The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) measures data around climate change, including a country’s
Have you ever wondered which country would be the best fit for your MBTI type? Many people are interested in finding a place to live that aligns with their personality and values. Your MBTI type can tell you a lot about your preferences, including your communication style, decision-making process, and
The median amount that Gen Xers have saved for retirement is $40,000, with as few as seven years left before reaching the retirement age of 65. The good news is that with a little hard work, you can still find a comfortable retirement abroad. In these countries, you can fully
If there’s one thing we can learn from this week’s events, it’s this: religious violence has no place in society. It destroys lives and communities, drives political decisions, and slows social progress. Our global community deserves better. You may be looking for where you can be safe from such violence.
“Who moved to a new country and found it a near perfect match and is much happier? I’m not saying everything needs to be 100% perfect but just stories where you feel you made the right decision and your life has upgraded.” Someone recently asked this question on the internet,
Digital nomad is another name for a remote worker who takes their laptop to greener pastures. We hear a lot about digital nomads swarming other countries, drinking all their iced lattes and using all their free wifi. But how many nomads are there really? Resume.io used Instagram posts to map
TikTok creator Freddie Smith tracks wealth in the U.S. and uses statistics to illustrate why it’s so difficult for Millennials to save and get ahead. He also helps younger people understand the housing market and gives them real advice for buying their first home: not that tired nonsense about giving
According to NPR reporter Stephan Bisaha, most foreign carmakers operate their American plants in the Southern U.S., where they can run lean operations with little back stock. That’s because Southern workers aren’t unionized like their peers at Northern factories. Nonetheless, those workers have their eyes on the UAW strike as
The Ultimate Guide to Paying Expat Taxes How low is that out-of-pocket maximum? by Brett Andrews About Italy Healthcare Italy’s National Health Service receives funding through federal tax revenues. Care is extended to all legal residents, mostly for free or nominal costs. This system requires no deductibles. Italy provides universal
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Does the UK really have free healthcare for all? About UK Healthcare The United Kingdom was the first healthcare system to be funded by general taxation. Free care is given based on need, rather than ability to pay fees or insurance. The
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 High-end healthcare in 3 parts by Brett Andrews About Croatia Healthcare Croatia’s universal healthcare system provides a mandatory public system that all residents and citizens pay into monthly. Known as obvezno, this public health insurance scheme is administered by the Croatian Health
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Chile Healthcare: FONASA or ISAPRE? by Brett Andrews About Chile Healthcare The Chilean healthcare system generally meets a high standard of service, reporting wide coverage and long life-expectancy. Universal health care is largely financed by government funding and payroll taxes, with families
Discover the Best Countries to Live in 2023 Can one fee really cover all my healthcare needs? by Brett Andrews About Costa Rica Healthcare The Costa Rica healthcare system is one of the best in Latin America. Thanks to the high quality and low costs, the country has even become
There’s a growing trend of adult children becoming estranged from their baby boomer parents. WebMD calls it a “modern-day epidemic,” while Psychology Today says as many as half of adult children may experience period of estrangement. Estranged children say they’re going no contact (NC), low contact (LC), or very low
