Wendy Howarter

Wendy Howarter was an attorney for 23 years until she decided there must be more to life than 60-hour work weeks and 10 days of vacation every year… to say nothing of looking beyond the many feet of snow and ice she had to shovel every year living in Illinois… So she left it all behind and retired (very!) young. After a lot of research and selling everything they could, Wendy and her husband Darren moved from northern Illinois to Medellín, Colombia, in 2014. She has now reinvented herself as a real estate investment guru and freelance writer and photographer who loves sharing her new home and new discoveries (in Colombia and beyond) with the world. At this time of retrospection, Wendy adds, “I can truly say that this adventure has turned out better than I ever expected…”

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The Ultimate Plan B: Our Experts Talk Doomsday Scenarios

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Most of us don’t want to think about a possible End of Days situation. With global climate change, political unrest, and general hostilities on the rise, many are concerned about the future and how to protect themselves and their family from a potential worst-case scenario. This topic is part of Live and Invest Overseas’ Wealth Building

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Haunted Houses, Hornets, And Other Overseas Horror Stories

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I love Halloween. From creative costumes to children trick-or-treating, Halloween is a fun time of year. After moving overseas, I learned that it’s celebrated in many countries around the world. In the spirit of the holiday, I thought it’d be fun to share some spooky stories from my far-flung colleagues here at Live and Invest

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4 Amazing Properties In The Seaside Town Of Salinas, Ecuador

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In 2013, I visited Ecuador during my personal search for an overseas home. After attending the Live and Invest Overseas Ecuador Conference in Guayaquil, my husband and I ventured inland, over the Andes Mountains, to Cuenca. Cuenca was (and is still today) the hot spot for expat living—approximately 6,000 expats residing in a town of

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ROC: Where Property Deals And Retirement Dreams Meet

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As I write this week’s edition, it’s the day after our spectacular Retire Overseas Conference, and I’m exhausted. This year’s event took place in vibrant, sparkling, crazy Las Vegas. My head is still reeling from the lights, bells, crowds, and energy of this city like no other. I didn’t see much of Las Vegas because

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Live Like Robinson Crusoe On Your Own Private Island

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My advice for you this week is… dream big! Picture yourself swinging in a hammock, sipping an icy beverage, and listening to the waves lapping the soft, sandy shore just steps away. Many people share this dream, especially during cold, blustery winters when warm temperatures seem so far away. Most dreamers limit their tropical-getaway scenario

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Fast Returns Up To 23% On Your Investment In David, Panama

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Many of the opportunities I share in these weekly missives offer a great place to live, retire, vacation, or invest for rental return. However, if you’re interested in a quick-turn overseas investment without leaving home, pay special attention to today’s post. This simple, secure, and straightforward project is for you… if you want to realize

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Invest In Truffle Production And Watch Your Profits Grow

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Each week I bring you news about the most exciting real estate opportunities around the world… I share details about residential developments, commercial investments, or retirement/rental homes in spectacular locations. Not this week. To quote “Monty Python’s Flying Circus”: “And now for something completely different…”

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