Lisa Richards

If you are a dissatisfied Canadian, like me, perhaps you have already been thinking about setting up your Plan B. If you have already started to put the wheels in motion, huge congrats…
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Sadly, this is the question many people are asking themselves nowadays. With governments running higher and higher deficits, one has to wonder how all of this debt going to be paid off?…
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In many ways, people today consider themselves more “worldly” than our ancestors. Perhaps they have traveled to countries around the world while, just a generation or two ago, their…
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With the state of our healthcare systems in the U.S. and Canada, many people are looking for alternatives. Whether you are being charged through the nose for dental implants or having…
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Is Costa Rica on your Plan B or retirement radar? Well, if not, it should be! And, when you read our February 2024 “Costa Rica” issue of Escape Artist Insiders magazine, you will…
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As an Escape Artist reader (and hopefully also an Insider!), you are probably dreaming of a new life abroad, where you can escape some of the craziness of your home country, enjoy a…
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El Salvador announced in December 2023 that they were launching their Freedom Visa program in a bid to attract foreign investment to the country, as well as to attract “transformative…
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Just last month, I wrote an article asking the question: Is Portugal Becoming Anti-Expat? My take, at that time, was that Portugal still had many visa options available and was…
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Palau has made waves recently with their new digital residency program, with many people touting it as a potential workaround for crypto platforms that have banned users from certain…
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Have you ever played any of those lemmings games on your computer or smartphone? If not, I’m sure you know the trope about lemmings following each other to their doom over a cliff.…
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I know, I know. It’s that time of the year and the New Year’s resolution talk is coming at you from all different angles. But a list of resolutions I’ve never seen before is one for…
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For the last few years and especially during the pandemic, Portugal has been the “it” country to go to for expats. With the combination of a lower cost of living, a beautiful climate…
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Every day it becomes clearer that our elite rulers do not have any intention of leaving us alone to live free, peaceful lives. It feels like we are in the midst of constant chaos,…
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When it comes to putting together a Plan B, the main driver truly is Diversification. Diversification in your assets and investments, diversification in the currencies your hold,…
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If you are from Canada or the United States, chances are you are very familiar with the massive issues with healthcare both countries are experiencing. From the ludicrous wait times to…
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The election of Javier Milei as President of Argentina sent shockwaves across the globe. Libertarians everywhere rejoiced to see Argentines elect a candidate that stood against…
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It sounds odd, doesn’t it, the thought that the ticket to your Plan B may exist right on Main Street? But, it’s much more realistic than you think. Let’s face it: not everyone has…
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Currently, both Canadians and Americans can travel to Europe’s Schengen area and stay for up to 90-days in a 180-day period with no visa. In total, there are 60 countries that enjoy…
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Becoming a digital nomad is not for the faint of heart! Even with careful planning, there are some frustrations digital nomads must deal with as part of the lifestyle. It is essential…
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The trend is clear: more and more Canadians and Americans are heading south to buy vacation property in Mexico. And why not? The chance to soak in some sun, enjoy the fabulous Mexican…
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