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Most Americans are behind on their savings. The median amount the average American family has saved for retirement is just $5,000, according to a recent report from the Economic Policy Institute . Even among those nearing retirement age (age 56-61), the median amount saved is a mere $17,000. Also, while the cost of living in the U.S. varies depending on the area of the country, it's generally becoming more expensive to cover the basic necessities. Once you consider the costs of healthcare, long-term care, and other expenses you may incur during retirement, it may be more expensive than you think to retire comfortably. But who says you have to retire in the U.S.? With increasing healthcare costs , a shaky Social Security program , and rising home prices , it may be a good idea to pack your bags and consider moving abroad during retirement. Here are a few cities that may be a good choice for retirees looking for a more affordable lifestyle. Image source: Getty Images. 1. Kingston,...

Share this story They live in luxury apartments costing $6 000 a month, wear designer labels , drink champagne worth $500 per bottle, cruise around Johannesburg in chauffeur-driven limousines, and African Independent can exclusively reveal that their combined pocket money exceeds $40 000 every month. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe ’s sons, Robert Jnr (24) and Bellarmine Chatunga (20), are living in the lap of luxury. Impeccable sources said each boy receives more than $20 000 in pocket money every month, in addition to the rentals and living expenses which are footed in Zimbabwe. Interestingly, Mugabe revealed in 2015 that the government paid him a monthly salary of $12 000. H is wife Grace said Mugabe is the poorest president in the world.  The Mugabe family ’s only known private business, a dairy located 35 kilometres north of Harare, is a perennial loss-maker. Chatunga posted a video on YouTube last week showing him smoking expensive cigars and sipping on pricey champagne...

Living in an apartment with your canine companion isn ’t much different from living with a human roommate: They don't clean, they don’t pay for groceries and you're starting to suspect they don't even have a job. But canine roommates present additional , unique challenges. Arguably the biggest challenge for dog owners in apartments is having to escort their furry friend outside for all exercise — and all bathroom — breaks. That means rain, shine, sleet, snow, 6 a.m. or 3 a.m. or 11:30 p.m. — buddy, you’ve got to put on your pants. The Luxurious Lifestyle of New York's Poshest Pooches "If you’re living in an apartment with a dog, first and foremost the onus is more on you to get the dog out for all of his or her needs," says Mike Kaviani. Kaviani is the Director of Lifesaving Operations at the no- kill shelter Austin Pets Alive ! in Austin, Texas, and he says apartment living can in some cases actually benefit your pup. "As long as the owner is committed t...

It is one of the necessities in life, finding shelter. But who actually enjoys taking the time to search all over town for a perfect place that mandatorily fits into a budget? Anchorage isn't exactly the most expensive city around, but it's certainly not the cheapest. In a search for almost anything these days, most will likely turn to everybody's favorite modern resource , the Internet. Unfortunately, the online listing for Anchorage apartments is slim, and the information available for those apartments is even more feeble. The best and probably most accurate aid in an apartment search is an Apartment Finder catalogue , the small, detailed pamphlets found all over town in stores like the local supermarket and other retailers. The Apartment Finder names a variety of complexes citywide, lists apartments within most everyone's budget, and even provides maps for easy directions. And it can be acquired for every consumer's favorite cost: p...

If you are new to the property game and have recently decided that it’s time to move into a place of your own, then you will have likely asked yourself the question “Do I want to rent an apartment, or purchase a property of my own?” Well fortunately, this article aims to help you answer that question, by offering insights into why it might be a better idea to rent or purchase for your current situation, as well as other factors that you may not have considered yet. Renting Provides Flexibility while Purchasing Offers Stability In a recent article by EnlightenMe, they shared insight when they mentioned that one of the primary factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase a condo or rent an apartment, was the fact that renting offers flexibility , whereas buying offers stability . For example, if you are an entrepreneur or are still finding your footing within your career, you will need to decide whether you can realistically settle down. If you are expecting to be relocated with...

In truth, there is no real physical difference between what defines an apartment and what defines a condominium . They typically offer the same range of amenities, but the ownership of the property is where the real difference exists . Apartment units contained within a single complex are generally owned by the corporation or business that built the complex in the first place. Those individual units are then leased by an overarching management system that controls all the units. Condos, however, are owned much differently. Each unit in a condo complex is owned by an individual, and a homeowners association typically handles property management . That means most condos are rented from the owner of the condo itself, and not an overarching owning entity like with apartments. There are still some differences in the rental experience that one should expect, which are outlined below. Financial Costs In terms of month-to- month rental fees , condos and apartments are usually priced sim...

The long retail spine of Sydney Road, Brunswick, just north of Melbourne's CBD, was once a prosperous trading outpost on the way to the goldfields. These days it's a bohemian mix of variety stores, op shops, halal butchers and Lebanese bakeries. Take a side street to the west, however, and a different picture emerges. Sandwiched between Sydney Road and the Upfield train line is an area undergoing rapid and widespread transformation. Light industry is fast being replaced by mid- rise apartment buildings , their inhabitants attracted by the short commute into town and cheaper prices than in the city's south-east. The quality of these units is, on the whole, depressingly bad; think poor ventilation and bedrooms that "borrow" natural light (a weasel word for being dark and windowless). The occasional jazzy façade tries feebly to make up for otherwise cheap construction amid a chorus of greys. At ground level, carpark roller doors alternate with mean pocket garden...

Students moving into the Vie apartment complex on Tuesday were met with a variety of sanitation and damage issues, including long wait times , dirty rooms and few answers to their problems. Approximately 30 students have filed complaints to management, according to Kamie Henderson, general manager for Vie. Morgan Langdon, a second- year studying political science , claims that her apartment was full of dirt, debris and mildew when she arrived on Tuesday.  “The washer and dryer were filled with mildew,” Langdon said. “The filters hadn’t been changed at all. There was animal pee on the ground, to where you walked in and you had to plug your nose, it smelled so bad. It was very evident that no one had been in there to clean obviously, or even inspect to make sure everything was working.”  Langdon says that her roommate first filed a complaint at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and as of Wednesday afternoon, the apartment suite hasn ’t been cleaned by maintenance. “Luckily, my parents live close enough...