Lisa Richards

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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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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