About The Author:

Kat Kalashian

Kat Kalashian in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

Kat has grown up around the world, living in the United States, Ireland, France, and Panama and has traveled extensively. Upon graduation from university in the United States, she wasted no time in moving abroad again. She has lived in Panama full-time for four years, now working as Managing Editor for Live and Invest Overseas.

Latest Articles




How This Couple Retired Early And Cut Their Cost Of Living In Half

Concerned about retirement? About your current and future cost of living? So was this couple before they moved to Portugal in 2020… After years of living just outside Sacramento, California, they found themselves facing a familiar problem: rising costs, long commutes, and the growing realization that retirement might not be financially comfortable—at least not in […]

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Video: Panama—The World’s Ultimate Safe Haven

What if one of the world’s most strategically protected countries also offered miles of empty coastline where you can truly disappear from all the noise of today’s crazy world…?  This week I’m filming from a nearly completely off-grid stretch of Panama’s gorgeous, pristine Veraguas Peninsula to share why many—including us at Live And Invest Overseas—call this country the world’s ultimate safe haven—and why the real magic begins […]

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Why So Many Americans Choose Boquete For Retirement

What if retiring abroad didn’t mean sacrificing comfort, community, or convenience—but actually gaining all three? In this new interview, our Founding Publisher, Kathleen Peddicord, sits down with a (formerly) Californian couple who made the move to retire to Boquete, Panama, over 10 years ago and found a lifestyle that many retirees dream about: cool mountain […]

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New Video: Santa Familia, Belize—The Retirement At The End Of The World

Belize has long been a quiet favorite among North American retirees for good reason: English is the official language, the currency is pegged to the U.S. dollar, residency is straightforward, and the overall cost of living can be dramatically lower than in North America. Add warm weather, favorable tax rules, and easy flight access to […]

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New Video: Retiring To Greece In A Nutshell

Slow mornings, long lunches, ancient streets, and sea views… Greece has been quietly attracting American retirees who want more life and less stress. But retiring abroad isn’t just about the dream—it’s about the details. In this guide, I break down how retiring in Greece actually works—from visas and income requirements to health care, taxes, housing […]

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