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Adventures in Local Tourism: Seeing Your Hometown with Fresh Eyes
When most people think about travel in retirement, images of far-off destinations and long flights often come to mind. But some of the most rewarding and affordable adventures may be right outside your front door. Local tourism is the art of experiencing your hometown or region as if you were visiting for the first time. It’s about seeing the familiar [...]
The Time Traveler’s Retirement: Rekindling the Past Through Antiques, Vintage Fashion, and a Dash of Nostalgia
For some retirees, the golden years aren’t just about golf, grandkids, or globe-trotting—they're about stepping back in time. Be one of the “time traveling” retirees who are reviving bygone eras not through books or museums, but by living them. From finding and refurbishing antiques, to reviving 1950s fashion to resell, to transforming spare bedrooms into Edwardian tea parlors, you can [...]
Budgeting for Life Abroad: 6 Questions Every U.S. Expat Should Ask Before Moving Overseas
Moving overseas can be an exciting new chapter, but without a well-thought-out budget, it can quickly become overwhelming. At Beacon Global Advisors, we help U.S. expats prepare for international transitions with strategies that support both their lifestyle and long-term financial goals. Here are six critical questions to ask before packing your bags. How will the cost of living change [...]
“I Think I Have Enough Saved—Why Am I Still Worried?”
You’ve worked hard and saved diligently, and now you're in retirement or on the doorstep of it. You’ve run the numbers. You might even have a sizable nest egg. So why do you still feel uneasy? That lingering anxiety is more common than you think, even among those who appear to be financially prepared for retirement. And it often comes [...]
Mini Retirement Lifestyle Worksheet
Envision Your New Life Start with your ideal day by thinking beyond finances. What does fulfillment look like? What would a perfect weekday in retirement look like from morning to night? Where do you imagine living: the same home, downsized, or somewhere new? Who do you spend the most time with? Do you want more time alone or more social [...]
From Bucket List to Reality: 10 Adventures to Consider in Your Retirement Years
After years of meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities, you finally get to ask yourself a new kind of question: What do I actually want to do with my time? Retirement opens the door to freedom—but it’s not just about relaxing on the couch. It’s about rediscovering the excitement of possibility. Whether your dreams involve travel, learning, or daring adventure, this season [...]
4 Key Questions to Help Keep Your Finances Healthy While Living Abroad
Just like your physical health, your financial well-being needs regular attention—especially when you’re navigating life as a U.S. expat. Living overseas presents unique financial challenges, and ignoring them could put your long-term goals at risk. At Beacon Global Advisors, we help Americans abroad manage the complexities of international finance. Here are four essential questions we encourage expats to ask when [...]
The Fed Holds Rates, Here’s What That Means for Your Retirement
For the fourth time in a row, the Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady, keeping the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.50%. On the surface, that might sound uneventful—but beneath the calm, there’s plenty going on. And if you're retired or nearing retirement, the ripple effects of this decision are worth paying attention to. So, what’s driving the [...]
