Tag Archives: retirement

Far from Family

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

On the theme of things to consider when planning a move to another country – how will you manage your family relationships? Will you be OK being physically far from the people you care about? Today we are waiting. My … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Marriage

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This topic isn’t only about Panama. It affects all couples facing retirement wherever they live. We plan financially for our retirement years. We decide where and how we are going to live which may involve minimal change, or moving to … Continue reading →

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Three Years in Panama

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Three years? How can that be? In a way it seems like I arrived only a short time ago, and in another way it seems like this has been my normal life for quite a while, nothing new, strange, or … Continue reading →

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More Panamanian Greenery

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Today I went southwest towards La Barqueta beach. I thought about going to the beach to check out the waves. There are really high tides and big waves right now all along Central and South America. By the time I … Continue reading →

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What Happened?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I looked at the calendar and realized it has been over two weeks since I have posted something. I don’t know what happened. A day goes by and I don’t write something, and then another goes by, and then another. … Continue reading →

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Rich? Poor? Perceptions of Money

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

We are very rich in the things that matter – family, friends, happiness, a good life, and having what we need. But, this post is about money. We are in an interesting situation here. We are from the USA but … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui, Panama in a comfortable middle class neighborhood. Now and then, I track expenses and post a cost of living report. Costs to live in Panama vary widely depending on where and how you live. All … Continue reading →

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Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading →

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A Rant on The State of the Middle Class and Retirement

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I think it is common knowledge that many people are going to have a hard time affording a comfortable retirement, and we all know people who plan to work until they drop because they feel they have no other choice. Joel … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading →

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