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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 [...]
Why August is Your Time to Focus on Wellness in Retirement
When you picture retirement, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s freedom from the 9-to-5 grind, more time with family, or finally booking that dream vacation. Whatever your vision looks like, one thing is certain: retirement should feel good. And that doesn’t just mean financial comfort; it means having the energy, clarity, and peace of mind to actually enjoy the life [...]
Cozy & Conscious: Curating a Retirement Watchlist That Inspires Better Living
Retirement offers the freedom to explore new interests and revisit old passions. While it's tempting to fill leisure time with passive entertainment, choosing content that both delights and enriches can lead to a more fulfilling retirement experience. Enter the concept of a cozy and conscious watchlist—a curated selection of shows and documentaries that entertain while inspiring personal growth, cultural appreciation, [...]
A 2025 Financial Planning Checklist for U.S. Expats
The start of a new year often brings a surge of motivation to get organized, set goals, and take stock of what matters most. But for U.S. expats, financial planning isn’t just a January tradition—it’s a critical lifeline for avoiding costly mistakes and staying on track toward your long-term goals. Living abroad offers adventure, opportunity, and personal growth. But it [...]
What Retirees Need to Know About the New “One Big Beautiful Bill”
President Trump’s newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) is making headlines, and retirees might want to pay close attention. Aimed at expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), this sweeping legislation includes a mix of tax breaks and potential pitfalls that could impact seniors for years to come. Potential Benefits of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Proposal [...]
