Kemkem Casinelli After my recent article about buying a home in Spain, I got a very good comment that has prompted this post. The need to rent or buy in Spain and how one comes to that decision, or if it’s even necessary to consider buying in Spain at all? Some food for thought. Rent Or Buy … Read more
One of the most interesting and frustrating things you’ll ever do in your life? That would be buying a home in Spain as a foreigner. The good news is that you will have the battle scars and stories to tell to others. As Americans, we are not used to the way things are done here. … Read more
I knew it had to happen. I just didn’t imagine that it would happen as quickly as it has. I’m talking about the expat impact on real estate in Valencia. This little paradise is now being discovered by more and more people ( I am also to blame). That has made it attractive to a … Read more
Is retirement life boring? This is without a doubt one of the most often asked questions as l continue to enjoy early retirement life. I will attempt to answer that in this post. The short answer is that yes, retirement can be boring, certainly at the beginning, and it can be permanent boredom if you … Read more
There is a reason for that old saying that “a fool and his money are soon parted”. After a lifetime of working and saving money for early retirement as an ex-pat, it is crushing to have your funds stolen right from under you. This is the retirement mistake you could ever make, and how to … Read more
