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Understanding Department of State Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued by the US State Department when long term conditions make a particular country dangerous or unstable. They are also issued when the State Department’s ability to assist American citizens is limited or non-existent for one reason or another. This post is [...]
World Crisis in Food Prices: Green and Protectionism Causing World Hunger?
During 2007-2008, the world experienced a rapid rise in the price of crude oil that had a ripple effect on the world’s economy. It lead to a world crisis in food prices as food prices more than doubled in a year’s time. Expatriates living abroad [...]
The Korean Wave Invades the Philippines and Southeast Asia
One of the fascinating aspects about living in Cebu City is being able to observe the influence that South Korea has on the Philippines. Dubbed the “Korean Wave” by some, it refers to the huge in migration of Korean investments, immigrants, and culture into the [...]
Tourism Trends Across the Globe
International tourism trends are a useful indicator for anyone who may retire abroad or is considering working and living abroad. There are key similarities between expatriates and tourists, the most important of which is that they are both often looking for the best deal for [...]
Retire Abroad – Global Trends in Living Overseas
The decision to retire abroad is not a new trend. People have been making decisions to transplant themselves for centuries. Today, as in times past, living abroad choices are driven by economic factors. In most instances, the choice to opt for overseas living or retirement destination is based on [...]
Is The Social Security Bank Broken?
After years of paying into Social Security, retirees are increasingly at risk of the Social Security bank being broken. This year, it is estimated that workers will contribute Social Security taxes in excess of what is being paid out to the tune of $3 billion. [...]
Social Networking Going Global
Social networking is growing rapidly in Southeast Asia. Facebook for example, is now reported to be experiencing its most rapid growth in developing countries rather than in the United States. The highest membership growth rates for Facebook has been in Indonesia. The Philippines was second behind Indonesia.
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Global Aging and Implications for Retirees
The graying of America is something that most Americans from the boomer generation are familiar with. What many don’t realize is that the aging of a society is a worldwide phenomenon and not limited to America’s baby boomers. The entire planet is experiencing global aging and it [...]
