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Deep Dive with ShawnDeep Dive with ShawnLeaving America E4: The Latin American DreamSend us a textDreaming of a life where your morning coffee comes with a side of tropical birds rather than the military in your neighborhood? You're not alone. As more Americans find themselves struggling with rising costs and political tensions at home, Latin America has emerged as the promised land of affordable living and reclaimed time.Mexico leads the charge as America's favorite escape hatch, with over 1.6 million US citizens now calling it home. With manageable residency requirements—roughly $2,800 monthly income or $45,000 in savings—Mexico offers diverse living experiences from cosmopolitan Mexico City to the...2025-06-221h 05Deep Dive with ShawnDeep Dive with ShawnLeaving America E2: The Easy Escapes in EuropeSend us a textThe American dream increasingly feels like a nightmare for many – healthcare tied to employment, minimal vacation time, and a system that prioritizes profit over wellbeing. In this episode, we're focusing on one of the most popular destinations for Americans eyeing the exits - Europe - with its universal healthcare, work-life balance, and social stability. But is relocating across the Atlantic actually achievable for ordinary Americans?With approximately 1.2 million US citizens already having made Europe home, pathways exist that don't require exceptional wealth or connections – just planning, patience, and paperwork. Portugal stands out...2025-06-0852 minDeep Dive with ShawnDeep Dive with ShawnLeaving America E1: Should You Stay or Should You Go?Send us a textWhat if you could escape the endless news cycle, afford healthcare without a second mortgage, and actually use your vacation days without guilt? Welcome to "Leaving America," the limited series where we're diving into why a record 40% of Americans are now considering life beyond US borders, why so many are actually taking the leap, where to go, and how to get there.This isn't just daydreaming anymore. From Mexico granting 11,000+ residencies to Americans in 2022 to Portugal's exploding expat communities, the exodus is real. But why now? What's changed to make millions...2025-06-0145 minThat Pivotal Moment of ChangeThat Pivotal Moment of ChangeTim Gilligan: From Backstage to the Boardroom, Designing Operations with HeartIn this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, I sit down with Tim Gilligan, whose career has taken him from immersive theater productions in New York to the world of design operations at Capital One. Tim’s story challenges the idea of linear career paths and explores how each chapter—no matter how unexpected—can become a powerful building block. We talk about the transition from stagecraft to systems thinking, the importance of resilience as a resource rather than a mindset, and the value of asking for help when the way forward feels uncertain. Tim opens up about learning to clo...2025-04-0941 minThat Pivotal Moment of ChangeThat Pivotal Moment of ChangeTim Gilligan: From Backstage to the Boardroom, Designing Operations with HeartIn this episode of That Pivotal Moment of Change, I sit down with Tim Gilligan, whose career has taken him from immersive theater productions in New York to the world of design operations at Capital One. Tim’s story challenges the idea of linear career paths and explores how each chapter—no matter how unexpected—can become a powerful building block. We talk about the transition from stagecraft to systems thinking, the importance of resilience as a resource rather than a mindset, and the value of asking for help when the way forward feels uncertain. Tim opens up about learning to clo...2025-04-0941 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastDiscovering The Hidden Europe with Francis TaponWhy should you explore Eastern Europe?Francis Tapon is a global nomad and author of Hike Your Own Hike and The Hidden Europe. With an inspiring travel resume, he has traveled to 125 countries, has walked across America four times, Spain twice, and Madagascar once (at the time of this recording). From 2013 to 2018, he even traveled nonstop overland to all 54 African countries.Francis shares his journey traveling through Eastern Europe, discussing what he learned about the region, the people, and the misconceptions many have about this part of the world. He shares his philosophy of “wander lea...2025-03-061h 31Inspired MoneyInspired MoneyRetirement Travel Adventures: Exploring New Horizons in Luxury Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen Are you ready to redefine retirement travel? Whether you dream of luxury cruises, guided tours, or experiencing life as a full-time traveler, this episode of Inspired Money opens up endless possibilities. Discover how retirees are embracing adventurous travel while sticking to budget-friendly strategies. Our panel delves into the mental, social, and personal benefits of travel, offering insights that make luxurious experiences attainable without straining your finances. Meet the Expert Panelists Tim Leffel: An award-winning travel writer and author, Tim specializes in budget-conscious travel and expat living. His...2025-02-201h 14Traveling with AAATraveling with AAAPart II: On the Road with NASCAR Champion Joey LoganoFor fans of NASCAR, there are so many destinations to visit in the United States. The only thing left to do is find the right guide—and there’s no one better than a NASCAR champion to inspire your next trip.Drivers, start your … bucket list!  Today, host Angie Orth is back with NASCAR champion Joey Logano, the driver of the #22 Ford Mustang anda three-time winner of the NASCAR Cup Series car for Team Penske whomost recently captured the 2024 Championship.You’ll hear about Logano’s f...2025-02-1311 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel Podcast14 Best of “The Best Places to Travel in 2025” (Jason’s Picks)Do you ever get sucked into those “best places to visit” lists and start daydreaming about your next adventure? Same here! That’s why I decided to go through six of the top travel lists for 2025, pulling out 14 of my favorite destinations and highlighting why they’re worth a visit.I share my thoughts on trending destinations, personal travel stories, and trip ideas that take you off the beaten path. Plus, you’ll hear some tips for planning your next adventure, whether it’s escaping the crowds or finding those hidden gems before they blow up.Wha...2025-01-3056 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastHow to Plan a Trip to Europe in 2025 with Lynne NiemanIt's time to grab your pen and paper and start planning your adventure to Europe!Europe travel planner Lynne Nieman joins me to discuss the current state of European travel and how to plan the perfect trip in 2025—whether it's your first visit or your 50th.Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way and a professional travel planner with over a decade of experience organizing independent and small-group trips throughout Europe. As a semi-nomadic traveler, Lynne combines her passion for off-the-beaten-path exploration with her expertise in creating personalized travel experiences.Lynne sh...2024-11-211h 24Zero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastWorld's Cheapest Destinations + Traveling Europe on a Budget (2025) with Tim LeffelLooking to travel without breaking the bank? Tim Leffel gives us the inside scoop on the cheapest destinations for 2025, insight on making the most of your adventures without overspending, and tips for traveling Europe on a budget.Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer and author of The World's Cheapest Destinations (currently in its fifth edition) and A Better Life for Half the Price, a guide to cutting your expenses in half by living abroad. With years of experience living abroad and now living in Mexico, Tim has been covering destinations around the world and helping people...2024-11-121h 04Travel Writing PodcastTravel Writing PodcastMoney and Income for Travel Writers with Tim Leffel (The Truth...)The travel writing career has captivated many with the dream of scrawling notes on exotic train rides, sending off your narratives to venerable magazines, and collecting enough in fees and royalties to keep the journey going. But is that really what the life of a professional travel writer looks like today? Tim Leffel has been a full-time, professional travel writer since 2006 and literally wrote the book on the travel writing career, Travel Writing 2.0. In our conversation, he describes his own journey and gives an honest, no-nonsense overview of how today's travel writers actually go about earning money, growing their income...2024-10-2229 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastTop 10 Health and Wellness Destinations (The Best Places To Live In The World) with Nina ButlerWhat are the things that help you flourish on a deep level? Nina Butler joins me to explore this question as she outlines her criteria for the top ten health and wellness destinations and why these may also be the top places in the world to live. Nina Butler is the founder of InRetreat, which crafts transformative journeys to exceptional eco-destinations around the world. She joins Jason in person this week to talk about wellness holistically, defining it for yourself, and asking yourself about your own priorities when deciding to visit or live somewhere.We d...2024-07-021h 24About AbroadAbout AbroadLife in Mexico + the world’s cheapest destinations w/ the OG of travel writingWe’re joined today by one of the world’s leading travel writing authorities, Tim Leffel. Tim has won countless awards as the author of books such as: The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book, A Better Life for Half the Price. He’s also the editor of Perceptive Travel, named “best online travel magazine” and “best travel blog”, while also running five online travel websites as an editor/publisher. Tim is also an expat living abroad in Mexico who has been exploring the world long before the phrase digital nomad came into existence. We dive into all...2024-03-261h 15My Latin Life PodcastMy Latin Life PodcastLegendary Travel Writer Tim Leffel | My Latin Life Podcast 124 🌴Tim Leffel is the author of A Better Life for Half the Price and editor of CheapestDestinationsBlog.com. He has been writing about travel for over a decade and currently lives in Guanajuato, Mexico.🌴 Timestamps: 0:00 Bitrefill 1:35 A Better Life of Half the Price 19:09 Language Blend 20:09 Moving to Mexico as an Expat 40:05 Bitrefill 42:05 Schooling in Mexico 58:46 Language Blend 59:59 Luxury vs Budget Travel 🌴 Follow Tim Leffel: Twitter: https://twitter.com/timleffel 🌴 Follow My Latin Life: FREE Newsletter: https://mylatinlife.com/join/ FREE Telegram Group: https://t.me/+u18h0doDhxRiY2Fh Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyLatinLife Spotify...2023-12-031h 12Blogging with Lesli PetersonBlogging with Lesli PetersonTips for Travel Writing with Tim LeffelSend us a textTim Leffel is a multi-award winning travel writer, 5-time author, and blogger and teacher... and also a well-respected member of the travel writing community.Tim's book Travel Writing 2.0 will be released in it's third edition later this month. I encourage you to get on his email list for great stories about some of travel's best authors... and you'll be notified when the new edition is out.In this episode we talk about how Tim got into travel writing and how it's evolved over the years.We also...2023-09-1327 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastTop 5 Alternative European Destinations (to Avoid the Crowds) with Joseph ReaneyWant to visit some of the less popular but equally epic destinations in Europe?Joseph Reaney is a freelance travel writer based in the UK and Czech Republic who’s written for Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness, Fodor's Travel, National Geographic, and Rough Guides. In addition to his freelance writing, Joe is the founder and editor-in-chief of the travel content writing agency World Words, as well as a jobbing comedy writer/producer/director.In this episode, Joe and I talk about his life as a travel writer and his favorite alternatives to the more commonly visited pl...2023-09-051h 27El PodcastEl PodcastE40: What No One Tells You About Expat LifeAward-winning travel writer Tim Leffel and expat Mary Ellen Lee share the unfiltered realities, benefits, and challenges of living abroad in Mexico and Panama — from cost of living to healthcare, safety, visas, and reinvention in retirement.Guest Bios:Tim Leffel is a globetrotting, award-winning travel writer and author of A Better Life for Half the Price. With articles in USA Today, Lonely Planet, and Budget Travel, he currently resides in Guanajuato, Mexico, and specializes in helping others explore affordable international living.Mary Ellen Lee is a retired expat who left North Carolina to live full-time in Co...2023-08-2058 minTraveling with AAATraveling with AAAExplore Mexico like a Local with Tim Leffel & Lydia CareyMexico has long been drawing American travelers. From bustling Mexico City to charming Puerto Vallarta and down to the inviting beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, we’re bringing you the best of Mexico. The country has stunning seaside resorts, delicious street food, and friendly family distilleries, making it a great destination for all kinds of travelers. Today, your new Traveling with AAA host, Angie Orth, welcomes two Mexico travel experts to the show. Tim Leffel lives in Guanajuato and is the editor of the website Perceptive Travel. Lydia Carey is a freelance writer based in Mex...2023-07-1323 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastHitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to EuropeDo you feel like it's time to do a 180 on your life? Moving abroad may be the answer!Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community for women over 30 who want to break free from a life of routine and move abroad.In this episode, Cepee and I talk about how to use travel to create radical change in your life. You'll learn about the realities of living abroad, why you should consider certain countries based on your long-term goals, advice on establishing a business while abroad, and so much more. 2023-06-271h 07Zero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastBest Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim LeffelWhat are the essential qualities of the best remote work destinations?Today I am joined by award-winning travel journalist and friend of the show, Tim Leffel, to review his hand-tailored list of up-and-coming remote work destinations for 2023.Tim has been a travel writer since 1993 and has been writing, editing, and publishing travel-related content full-time since 2006. He has lived abroad in Turkey, Korea, and Mexico and combines his extensive personal experience living abroad with his professional resources to produce quality content that helps others achieve their travel dreams.If you want to spend quality t...2023-01-101h 28Zero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel Podcast5 Must See Destinations In 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How To Successfully Pitch Nat Geo)What destinations are on your list of places to visit in 2023? Today I am joined by the senior editor for National Geographic Traveler, Amy Alipio, to talk about 5 of her favorite destinations from Nat Geo’s Best of the World 2023 List.With a career 20+ year career at National Geographic, Amy provides an insider perspective on how the publication upholds integrity and creates great stories as well as gives tips for how you can pitch your own story. If you are currently manifesting which destinations to visit next, you will not want to miss this...2023-01-031h 10Travel MattersTravel MattersTBEX Lafayette Jay Jay Maniquis and Tim LeffelIn this episode, Rick speaks with his homeboy San Diego Travel Host Jay Jay Maniquis from the YouTube channel, Jaycation, and TBEX Conference Director for North America Tim Leffel. Tim is a veteran travel writer who has dispatched articles from five continents. He is an author of multiple books, editor of Perceptive Travel, and a long time travel blogger. His company, Al Centro Media, produces a variety of additional websites including Hotel Scoop. This episode of Travel Matters is hosted by TBEX CEO Rick Calvert and produced by The Radio Vagabond, Palle Bo.2022-11-0227 minChat With NomadsChat With NomadsA Better Life For Half The Price | EP37 Tim LeffelWe all want to get the best bang for our buck regardless if it is on a short travel trip or a longer term nomadic life. In this episode, Tim Leffel, award winning travel writer and author of the books “World’s Cheapest Destination” and “A Better Life For Half The Price” (amongst others) shares his travel tips through decades of travel.  We speculate on the new state of travel following 2 major shifts in the travel industry. From the rising travel costs to the remote work/nomad movement, we talk about the latest observations and trends. More...2022-10-071h 07Zero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastLiving Your Best Life Abroad, Finding A Cultural Personality Match and Moving To France with Allison Grant Lounes from FranceformationHave you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different country?Today I am joined by relocation expert, Allison Grant, to talk about how you can yourself up for success when moving abroad.If you have ever considered living abroad full-time you do not want to miss this episode. Allison uncovers what questions to ask yourself when considering a new location, how to integrate yourself into a new local culture, what it's like to transition to normalcy in a new country, and so much more. If you could relocate t...2022-07-261h 22Rogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastRogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastAs Goes California, So Goes YOUR State | "Journalism" | and Your ACTUAL Retirement Spending...I'm BACK, for the ATTACK.If you weren't watching the California primary results, I've got a little update for you. And hey, who cares anyway, 'cause California POLICY is cummin' your way, LIKE IT OR NOT.Here's Michael Shellenberger on the Adam Corolla podcast. It's good:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-2-ca-gubernatorial-candidate-michael-shellenberger/Here's the New York Times article that claims "overall crime in San Francisco has changed little since [SF DA Chesa] Boudin took office in early 2020."https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/chesa-boudin-recall-san-francisco.html?smid=url-share2022-06-1818 minWorld FootprintsWorld FootprintsTraveling Today: What you should knowThe world has changed and so has the way we travel. We can no longer grab our passport and go. There are new requirements and other considerations so more thought and planning has to be incorporated before we pack our bags.In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know about traveling today, especially, if we plan to travel for extended periods of time. As Tim says, “we can’t just wing it anymore.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world...2022-05-1720 minWorld FootprintsWorld FootprintsTraveling Today: What You Should KnowThe world has changed and so has the way we travel. We can no longer grab our passport and go. There are new requirements and other considerations so more thought and planning has to be incorporated before we pack our bags. In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know about traveling today, especially, if we plan to travel for extended periods of time. As Tim says, “we can’t just wing it anymore.”2022-05-1720 minZero To Travel PodcastZero To Travel PodcastThe Cheapest Places To Live In The World (2022 Updates) w/ Tim LeffelAre you looking for a sign to pick up your life and set down roots in a new country? Look no further, my friends.This week I am joined by award-winning travel writer and friend to the show, Tim Leffel, to get an update on the Cheapest Places in The World in 2022. If you have ever considered living abroad, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tim shares the Visa and entry changes you need to know about, what tools you can use to find the right spot for you, his all-time f...2022-03-0153 minThe American Citizens Abroad PodcastThe American Citizens Abroad PodcastOur Chat with Tim Leffel, writer, author, editor, publisher and an American living in MexicoWe chat with Tim Leffel, writer, author, editor, publisher and an American living in Mexico about his life as an American abroad, his books and publishing company, the community of Americans in Mexico, healthcare in Mexico, how to find a place to live in Mexico, and much more! Tim Leffel's site Tim's Books More about Al Centro Media and Perceptive Travel 2022-02-0827 minThe American Citizens Abroad PodcastThe American Citizens Abroad PodcastOur Chat with Tim Leffel, writer, author, editor, publisher and an American living in MexicoWe chat with Tim Leffel, writer, author, editor, publisher and an American living in Mexico about his life as an American abroad, his books and publishing company, the community of Americans in Mexico, healthcare in Mexico, how to find a place to live in Mexico, and much more!Tim Leffel's siteTim's BooksMore about Al Centro Media and Perceptive Travel2022-02-0827 minDeviateDeviateWorld's cheapest destinations“Calculate what you spend on a daily basis at home for all your living expenses, cut that in half, and you’ll have a daily budget that can take you around the world indefinitely.”  –Tim Leffel In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss the advantages of traveling to cheaper parts of the world (3:00); how living overseas can actually be cheaper than your life at home (13:00); strategies to save money on the road (23:00); setting a budget, and counterintuitive sightseeing (34:00); and breaking the myth of expensive European travel (51:00). Tim Leffel (@timleffel) is an award-winning travel writer and...2022-01-251h 01Deviate with Rolf PottsDeviate with Rolf PottsWorld's cheapest destinations“Calculate what you spend on a daily basis at home for all your living expenses, cut that in half, and you’ll have a daily budget that can take you around the world indefinitely.”  –Tim Leffel In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Tim discuss the advantages of traveling to cheaper parts of the world (3:00); how living overseas can actually be cheaper than your life at home (13:00); strategies to save money on the road (23:00); setting a budget, and counterintuitive sightseeing (34:00); and breaking the myth of expensive European travel (51:00). Tim Leffel (@timleffel) is an award-winning travel writer and...2022-01-251h 01Retirement Starts Today RadioRetirement Starts Today RadioCould Living Abroad Save You Money? with Tim Leffel [Rebroadcast]Would you want to raise your standard of living for half of what you live on now? Tim Leffel did, which is why he chose to uproot his family from their life in Nashville to move to a small city in Mexico. Tim is the author of the book A Better Life for Half the […] The post Could Living Abroad Save You Money? with Tim Leffel [Rebroadcast] appeared first on Retirement Starts Today Radio.2021-12-2700 minRetirement Starts TodayRetirement Starts TodayCould Living Abroad Save You Money? with Tim Leffel [Rebroadcast]Would you want to raise your standard of living for half of what you live on now? Tim Leffel did, which is why he chose to uproot his family from their life in Nashville to move to a small city in Mexico. Tim is the author of the book A Better Life for Half the Price and he joins me today to discuss the pros and cons of living abroad. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how you can save money by living abroad. Tim is an expert in the subject and has written extensively about th...2021-12-2724 minThe Videocraft Show Presented by Video HuskyThe Videocraft Show Presented by Video HuskyHow Amelia and JP Use YouTube to Cultivate a Community of Expats in Ecuador [The Videocraft Show Episode #40]“Patreon has been a real lifesaver. And it's also been a great way to build a community. Everybody helps each other and nobody feels like they're going out alone. We're kind of like the, I guess, figureheads of it. But it's really more about everybody else - all the other members - that really makes it such a valuable resource.” — JP of Amelia and JP   Have you ever thought of leaving everything you know behind and starting a new life abroad? This week’s guests on The Videocraft Show Presented By Video Husky did just...2021-11-021h 44Learn Spanish and GoLearn Spanish and GoLa Ciudad Más Bonita de México con Laura Barrón - The Most Beautiful City in Mexico with Laura BarronMexico is a big country with a variety of foods, cultures, and climates. But what do we think is the most beautiful city in the country? For us, it’s Guanajuato! A UNESCO World Heritage city located in the heart of the country with the best of everything Mexico has to offer. Learn a bit about this incredible part of Mexico, what makes it so special, and how you can experience it yourself. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Barrón, our assistant teacher and guide on our Spanish Immersion Retreats to talk about this magnificent city.2021-10-1931 minDeviate with Rolf PottsDeviate with Rolf PottsBest places to live in the USA [encore]“We all have different priorities in life, and there is a place for each of us where we can live according to what those priorities are.” – Winona Dimeo In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Winona discuss what people are looking for in a place to live (2:00) and Livability.com’s latest rankings for America’s most livable cities (23:00). Then, Rolf takes recommendations from listeners on their favorite places to live in America (53:00). Winona Dimeo (@winona_rose) is the managing editor of Livability.com, a website that ranks America’s most livable small and mid-sized cities. ...2021-08-311h 16DeviateDeviateBest places to live in the USA [encore]“We all have different priorities in life, and there is a place for each of us where we can live according to what those priorities are.” – Winona Dimeo In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Winona discuss what people are looking for in a place to live (2:00) and Livability.com’s latest rankings for America’s most livable cities (23:00). Then, Rolf takes recommendations from listeners on their favorite places to live in America (53:00). Winona Dimeo (@winona_rose) is the managing editor of Livability.com, a website that ranks America’s most livable small and mid-sized cities. ...2021-08-311h 16Leif Pettersen Makes a Podcast PodcastLeif Pettersen Makes a Podcast PodcastThe state of travel blogging in 2021 with Tim LeffelIn this episode, Tim and I discuss the robustness of travel blogging in the post-pandemic, incipient-climate crisis world, in addition to all the unsexy aspects of being a travel blogger. Also, is it too late to start a profitable travel blog? Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer, editor, and blogger from the USA who lives in central Mexico. He is the author of multiple books, including Travel Writing 2.0, The World's Cheapest Destinations, and A Better Life for Half the Price. He has run the Cheapest Destinations Blog since 2003 and publishes the Perceptive Travel online magazine and b...2021-07-0150 minRogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastRogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastTim Leffel Interview: Mexico as a $2,000/Month Geographic Plan B For Your RetirementWhat if you can't afford to retire? What if half of your nest egg gets wiped out in the coming economic collapse? Or what if you could retire five years earlier by finding an alternative place to live for less than half the price of the US?Today I'm very proud to have Tim Leffel on the show. He's an award-winning travel writer and author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book A Better Life for Half the Price.He is also editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel...2021-06-1038 minRogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastRogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastJail the Homeless? And a Geographic Plan B For Your Retirement YearsOne of the best, most simple explanations I've ever heard for economics is from the book “The Armchair Economist,” by Steven Landsburg. He wrote that most of economics can be summarized in four words: “People respond to incentives.”People respond to incentives.Here in Portland, we've incentivized homelessness and lawlessness with our attitudes and legislation essentially encouraging our homeless friends to do drugs and commit whatever crime necessary to support their habit. All while letting people camp pretty much anywhere within the city limits.I talk about this because much of the problem could ha...2021-06-0710 minDon\'t Retire...Graduate!Don't Retire...Graduate!Broadening Your Horizons: Moving Abroad For an Affordable Lifestyle Eric is joined by author Tim Leffel to discuss his journey of moving abroad and how he helps others do the same. What is covered during the episode: Figuring out if the ex-pat life is right for you. How to live abroad with young children. Navigating real estate and finance in different countries. Trying out locations and where you can live on tourist visas. Tim’s Book: https://www.cheaplivingabroad.com/ Tim’s Blog: https://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 2021-05-1326 minLearn Spanish and GoLearn Spanish and GoUna Vida Mejor por Menos Dinero - A Better Life for Less MoneyMost of the time, we think of people moving to the US to see their “American Dream” fulfilled.But more and more, people are leaving places like the US and Canada for countries with a lower cost of living. Like Mexico!We figure that if you’re learning a new language then you probably have double the interest in a potential move. Check out the episode to hear all the details!Links:International LivingNumbeo: Cost of LivingA Better Life for Half the Price by Tim LeffelThe 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy FerrissLevel up you...2021-05-1131 min