Lisa Richards

Grounded flights, dashed plans, and scant service create countless angry customers for Canada’s second largest airline as several other major strikes loom. 
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Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers! And their loved ones. As you know, I tend not to shy away from pointing out Canada’s faults. But as much as I get frustrated with my…
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Yes, you read that right! This innovative housing scheme first made the news in 2019 and again in 2021. Now, it’s back! Is Italy on your destination wish-list? Then you are going…
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Where I live in Canada, “lake life” is a whole thing. People here aspire to own a recreational lake property with a cabin, dock, boat, all the things. There are lines of clothing…
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Both social media and the MSM are abuzz with discussion about the recent Mexican election. Some people think the new President is bad news, as you can see by these headlines:…
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If you are considering a move overseas, there’s nothing like hearing from real expats who have done it themselves. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our June 2024 “Exploring the…
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Last week we discussed Nicaragua and, more specifically, Gran Pacifica Resort as an ideal landing pad for your Plan B and retirement dreams. Nicaragua not quite your style? Then you…
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It has been a hot minute since we have discussed one of our favorite destinations: Nicaragua! But I’m not just talking about Nicaragua to talk about Nicaragua. Today, I want to share…
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Listen, I know I’ve been harping on taxes these past couple of weeks. Perhaps I’m a little bitter due to all the idiotic “budget” announcements the Canadian government has been making…
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Recently, a viral post on X was making the rounds claiming that the Canadian government was in talks to impose a $25,000 ‘Departure Penalty Tax’ and double the existing exit tax on…
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In the United States and Canada, we are currently being taxed to death. With the recent announcements from both Trudeau and Biden about increasing the capital gains taxes to finance…
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It’s easy to romanticize the idea of buying a home abroad. You find yourself looking through listings of beautiful homes with ocean views and pools and think “I could definitely call…
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When you are pursuing a second residency, you are likely going to want some on the ground assistance. But, in your search for someone to help you with the residency process,…
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Wait – I know what you’re thinking. Where the heck is Madeira? The reason why you don’t know where Madeira is, and have probably never even heard of it before, is because this…
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The importance of obtaining second residencies and citizenships in this day and age cannot be overstated. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our April 2024 Residencies &…
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Many of us have ambitions of moving overseas once we are retired or, perhaps, even before then if we’ve got a job that enables us to work on the road as a digital nomad. Unfortunately,…
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As world governments are attempting to make it harder and harder to exist outside the major cities, it’s important to remember that there are many examples of communities making a go of…
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Recently, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network came out with their World Happiness Report 2024. The media and talking heads love this report because they can…
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When it comes to retiring in the United States and Canada, seniors’ pensions aren’t going as far as they used to due to the cost-of-living crisis. This is a direct result of terrible…
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When it comes to picking your ideal retirement destination, it can seem daunting to get out there and explore the unknown. Most of our Escape Artist readers are liberty-minded people…
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