The Email That Made Me Leave the US at 56
I was 54, about to buy my first home, building a life I thought was permanent. Three months later it was all gone. This is what one email taught me about the moment everything changes. 🎓 Learn How to Move Abroad Yourself, a Self-Course Masterclass currently on SALE! https://tinyurl.com/y4rjebuz In this video I share the real story of how I left the United States after a lifetime in California — the realization, the relationship that blew-up, and the year I spent traveling the US in a van before moving to Portugal. If you're over 50 thinking about moving abroad, leaving the US (or your home country), or starting over later in life, this one is for you. 🌍 1:1 Consulting to Help You Move Abroad: https://tinyurl.com/3yxnprfc ✅ Join my free Newsletter for Some Downloadable FREEBIES! https://tinyurl.com/3a3xzj5v Last week's video (The Body Knows):    • Your Body Already Knows Where You Belong  ================================= Recommended Tools ================================= 🌟 For travel hacking I use my Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card. I earn enough points by using the card regularly (with no foreign transaction fees) to get a “free” RT ticket from Europe to the US at least once a year. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... 🔥 I use Wise to transfer money internationally between bank accounts and they also offer a free ATM card that can be used worldwide without fees. https://wise.com/invite/dic/kimberlyh389 🏠I use Kindred Home Exchange in order to secure affordable accommodations! If you’re interested and want to sign up, you will get five nights with my referral code! https://www.livekindred.com/?invite_c... 🏠🏠I also recommend Home Exchange, it's my cousin's favorite platform. https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsor... ================================= My Coaches and Helpers! ================================= 🌺 My Amazing Writing and Accountability Coach: Christopher Downing—https://www.coach.me/ChristopherDowning 🌺 My Phenomenal YouTube Coach: Alexa Saarenoja—    / @alexasaarenoja  🌺 My Out-of-this-World YouTube Editor: Duda! https://www.fiverr.com/s/m5beZ49 🌺 Music by the Talented Omar! https://www.fiverr.com/ch6k0r ⏰ Thanks for watching, and please don't forget to subscribe. 🖤 If you’re interested in a longer “origin story” of Why I Chose Portugal? You can find that here!    • Can You Move to Portugal Alone at 56? I Di...  #silvernomad #liveaboardlife #moveabroad #expatlife #expatlifestyle Find me ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Substack—https://expatonabudget.substack.com Website—https://expatonabudget.com ➡️ Some links are affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you buy—without any extra cost to you ***Disclaimer: My YouTube videos are based on personal experience and are for informational purposes only. I am not a lawyer. Please seek professional advice before making decisions about moving abroad. I am not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.

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