You aren’t crazy for wanting to move abroad. I’ll lead with that and to let you know that millions of Americans live all over the world and I’d estimate half a million of them are veterans. If you feel out of place where you’re at, if you’re thirsting for adventure, seeking to escape the rat […]
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How much money do you need to retire in the United States? Most Americans and retirement experts feel the number is 1.5 million. If you’re counting on Social Security to give you a boost, I probably wouldn’t depend on it given our current deficit. But what if you were to live in a cheaper environment,
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Why Germany is appealing to veterans. Germany is a fantastic choice for US military veterans eyeing a new chapter. It’s got a familiar vibe, thanks to U.S. bases that create a welcoming community atmosphere. The Army, Air Force, Marines and Special Operations all have a home in Germany. This means access to bases, PX’s, and
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The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we think. For veterans, who already face unique challenges to mental
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Veterans want the person we date to match our values and military values and American values are turning into two different things. There seems to be a lack of kindness and reciprocity throughout the dating scene in the United States and that’s leading veterans, both men and women to think their ideal partner, situationship, soulmate
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Costa Rica is an amazing place for veterans to live. The country boasts the largest percentage of expats in Latin America, almost ten percent of the country comes from other places. Costa Rica has yearlong beautiful weather, a stable democracy, good healthcare, unlimited outdoor activities, and relatively low cost of living. Costa Rica’s tropical paradise
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A Vietnam Veteran sits in the lobby of MedVets in Puerto Plata sipping coffee waiting for group therapy to start. Wyatt Gresham was an eighteen year old kid drafted to Vietnam who “never felt at home in America again after how we were treated.” Now Wyatt lives in the Dominican Republic, enjoying ocean views and
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We develop a thick skin while serving and get desensitized to dark humor, insults, and obscenities. Veterans can be direct, honest, and harsh with the message first, occasional insult second, and feelings never. It’s commonplace to have it out with someone at work and have a beer together after…but the civilian world is different. Most
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Veterans start businesses at higher rates than civilians. We probably do it because after the military we’ve had enough of other people ordering us around. The US Small Business Administration reports veterans are 45% more likely to be self-employed. Today there are almost 2.5 million veteran businesses across the country and make up almost 10%
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The military hurries up and it waits, what it doesn’t do is move on your time. We live on the whim of Uncle Sam, there’s no other option. When we get out in the military, we find ourselves trapped in a fast-paced world that feels exhausting. When I first got out, I rushed around feeling
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