Lisa Richards

Panama, for many years, was renowned for its Friendly Nations Visa. This visa allowed you to simply create a Panamanian company, deposit some money in a Panamanian bank account, and…
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One of the most interesting changes that happened due to the pandemic was the massive increase in remote work. It’s now 2023 and even though some people have gone back to the office,…
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Unless you are living under a rock, you are probably aware of the rampant inflation happening the world over. And you likely are also aware that whatever inflation number your…
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People from countries around the globe are currently finding themselves in a cost-of-living crisis. As our governments paid people to stay at home during the pandemic, the value of…
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Many parents have a dream of moving overseas with their kids. Millions of families across the globe are already doing this, so we all know it is possible. But one of the biggest hangups…
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As I sat in my office trying to figure out what to write about this week, I began reflecting on my recent trip to Mexico. We had a lot of key learnings on that trip, including things…
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Probably the hardest thing about making the decision to build your Plan B is worrying about what others will think about your decision. “What are you, crazy? We live in the most free…
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Welcome back to the final part (at least for now) of my Road to Mexico series, where I have outlined the steps my family took to obtain our temporary residency in Mexico. (Didn’t…
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Welcome back! In last week’s article, Road to Mexico Part 1: From Panic to Preparation, I took you through how my family went from making a fear-based decision and nearly running away…
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As my family prepares to embark upon our second trip down to Mexico, this time to renew our temporary residency visas for another 3 years, I wanted to walk our readers through how this…
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Many of us dreaming of the expat life are from places where it gets pretty darn cold. Where I live, for example, we pretty much have winter 6 months of the year. So, yes, I do dream of…
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If I’m being real, Belize has never been at the top of my list of places to consider for my Plan B. Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama were all up there, but Belize, not so much. When I…
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Figuring out where to live and invest these days can feel a bit like standing on shifting sands. But, for investors and travelers alike, Belize has remained a top recommendation;…
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When you are looking at something as important as making an offshore investment, it’s vital to make sure you have a good understanding about who you are doing business with. That’s…
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I’ve spoken a number of times about how my family is pursuing additional residencies (and, hopefully, a second citizenship down the road as well). Most parents will say that they want…
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Thinking about moving overseas but not quite sure if you can hack it? The great news is that there are a few key characteristics that expats agree are the most important for making a…
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Have you ever wished you invested in a beachfront community back in the 90s? Back when things were actually affordable? For most people these days, the dream of owning a home near the…
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Since the theme of this month’s Escape Artist Insiders magazine is income streams, I thought I’d throw my two cents in about how I have been able to start building my income as a…
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Believe me, I hear you on this one. Having two school-aged kids, my husband working in a location-dependent job, and various other life complications (ugh), we can’t just up and leave.…
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In last week’s article, I answered the question “Should I move my wealth overseas?” with a resounding YES. So, in today’s article I am excited to present a fantastic option for you…
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