https://www.retirepedia.com/retire-blog.html Subscribe to our blog to stay up-to-date with all additions and changes to the RetirePedia.com Web site. en-us retire Thu, 28 May 2020 19:54:11 -0400 Thu, 28 May 2020 19:54:11 -0400 retirepedia.com https://www.retirepedia.com/great.html9b9c9f67a7563517473630e5f8c79727Wonderful information! Makes me more excited and less nervous about potentially moving there! A real gem. :) Tue, 5 May 2020 09:16:48 -0400 https://www.retirepedia.com/how-to-manage-medical-expenses-in-retirement.html3fbe1e96ef5f138eec2a563506f74a07A common mistake people make when planning for retirement is underestimating how much they'll need saved for medical expenses. 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We suggest a 3-step approach: 1 - define the criteria to evaluate the countries; 2- find comparable information (like we provide here at RetirePedia); 3 - decide on your top three and test-drive them. Sun, 15 Apr 2018 16:12:29 -0400 https://www.retirepedia.com/nicaragua-people.html062c14a560c61cdecac3ea2ff0af3894When people ask me why I chose to make Nicaragua my home, my answer is: the Nicaraguan people! They make you feel welcome. There's always time for a chat and a smile. Read more about the Nicaraguan culture, shopping, nightlife and festivals in our short overview. Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:39:34 -0400 https://www.retirepedia.com/retirement-in-nicaragua.htmlff6026dd8b654853b85f5eec52a9071aFor your retirement in Nicaragua, you'll want to know how to become a legal resident. Do you need a lawyer? Which Nicaraguan visa and and residency options are best for you? What are the requirements and benefits of the pensionado program? Find all the answers here. 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Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:02:40 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/nicaragua-retirement-tours.htmla240625c447a8eab192b08d9ffd6c1e1Meet experts and expats. Explore places no tourist will go. Make professional contacts. All of this and more is part of our Nicaragua Retirement Tours. Fri, 22 Dec 2017 03:51:25 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/wellorganized-guide-book.htmlb0027ff2b635fa21a01e6c3f5fe575ddI just finished Margit's Planning to Retire Overseas: Is Nicaragua your best choice? book. I sure wish I had read this months ago before I had done all Mon, 9 Oct 2017 10:11:58 -0400 https://www.retirepedia.com/malaysia-credit-card.htmlec8a0962e48343a71769b19400c8dec1The do's and don'ts of applying for a Malaysia credit card as a foreigner. Thu, 14 Sep 2017 21:55:04 -0400 https://www.retirepedia.com/your-book-changed-my-idea-of-nicaragua.htmled21b7017fed289ed7e50edd88347134I really enjoyed your book. 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Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:48:00 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/belize-housing.htmldf3431f46659588513aaa1fae53dd5c4Where to find properties to rent or buy, average prices, purchase process and other invaluable Belize housing information. Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:26:02 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/shipping-personal-items-to-nicaragua.htmle7063984d7be7ea79987a985a01365a4Nicaragua has beautiful weather, a great agenda for entertainment both indoors and outdoors and numerous areas where foreign retirees and expats can find Sun, 15 Jan 2017 19:16:48 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/retire-in-belize-transportation.htmlafd5f3f4a8aae01b8c87755fb912994fWant to retire in Belize? Get the best information about flight connections, public transport, driving and Internet options. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 15:48:04 -0500 https://www.retirepedia.com/cost-of-living-in-belize.htmlea46c85408178c4b6de79014aa8a0cbaYour cost of living in Belize depends a lot on location and lifestyle. 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