Author: The JetSetter Team
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Retirement Considerations for the Young at Heart
More and more, Americans are choosing relocation upon retirement, finding new homes in states like Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Such locales are appealing because of their mild climate, relatively low cost of living, and established communities of other retired people. While these are all great reasons to relocate, there are other factors worth considering as…
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4 Ways to Travel More Safely
Double-check the check An easy way for scammers to get tired travelers is by simply adding additional items onto the bill. This can happen in restaurants, hotels, and shop. Luckily, it is easy to prevent. Make sure that you actually have purchased items listed on your bill. Also, check that they’re the same price as…
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5 Labor Day Ideas to Start Planning Now
of holiday tourists and hefty price tags ruining a perfect vacation. But rest assured! Holiday travel can be a fun way to relax outside the comfort of your city, and, you can beat the holiday crowds relatively inexpensively. Lake of the Ozarks For a vacation that is a bit off the beaten path, visit the…
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Easy Living: Airport Technology Tips for Simple Travel
Lately, there’s been an increase in airline travel across the board, thanks to an economic upturn and decrease in unemployment rates. A promising sign, certainly—but one that leaves airports full of inexperienced travelers. If you’re new to travel, haven’t done it in awhile, or want a refresher course on ways to make your (and everyone…
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Home Alone: The ABCs of Securing Your Property
It is officially summertime. This means, for most of us, near-constant lawn mowing, barbeques, family vacations. It is a reason to celebrate—the chance to travel awards us the opportunity for new food, new faces, new places to lay our heads at night! Unfortunately, summertime travel can induce a bit of worry for the safety-concerned traveler.…
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Gathering Intelligence Abroad
If you’re thinking about overseas investment, you may be wondering how to conduct initial research. As Jason Hartman recommends, you’ll need to gather a wealth of knowledge to fully educate yourself on the ins and outs of your particular market. . Eventually, you’ll want to, of course, visit the country—but there are a few things…
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Business Etiquette for Trips Abroad
Rules in the United States tend to exist only within our borders. A person is quick to learn that things operate a little differently outside of America. This is a good thing—many find these different ways of doing things so appealing that they choose to frequently conduct business (thou shalt diversify, Jason Hartman encourages) and…
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Don’t Stop Belize-in’
On the northeastern coast of Central America, Belize has the lowest population density of any country in the area, and also is largely English speaking. In fact, English is the official language of Belize—making it an excellent country for American expatriates seeking a new home and the opportunity for international business opportunities. Belize is beautiful…
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The Case for Self-Management Abroad
For those interested in property management abroad, there are many questions. How many, how much, where at? And once property is secured, the question of management arises—will you live abroad and manage your investment (for many, a very appealing option) or maintain residency in the United States and outsource management responsibilities? If you’re willing, able,…
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Lessons We Learned in Kindergarten
An article appearing in Business Insider this month indicates a rise in renting and a sharing economy—a trend identified by the author Matthew Boesler as catastrophic. Boesler points out that a society in which houses, vehicles, and bicycles are rented instead of owned has the potential to spiral as the millennial generation gets older and…