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Blackout! Tips for the Next Outage

As recent blackouts in popular expat destinations like Bali, Spain, Portugal, and France have shown, it’s crucial for retired women living or traveling overseas to be prepared for disruptions to electricity and internet. One of the most pressing concerns is how to quickly regain contact with family and stay connected during emergencies. Planning ahead can make all the difference when it comes...

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Travel Chantal Clarke Travel Chantal Clarke

Why a Secondary Passport Is a Smart Move for Travelers

Today, more seasoned travelers, global retirees, and solo women considering international relocation are uncovering the practical benefits of dual citizenship. In a world that’s both increasingly unpredictable and interconnected, holding a second passport can provide valuable freedom, security, and access—from easier international travel and residency rights to potential healthcare, tax, and...

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Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Community Chantal Clarke Lifestyle, Wellbeing, Community Chantal Clarke

Harnessing Your Invisibility Superpower

Ah, the dreaded “invisible woman syndrome”—that frustrating stage many women over 50 experience, where we suddenly feel like background characters in our own story. Whether it’s in social settings, the workplace, or the media, it's as if the world quietly decides we’ve faded into the background. For many retired or solo older women, this shift can feel disorienting, even disheartening.

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Lifestyle, Community, Finance, Relocation Chantal Clarke Lifestyle, Community, Finance, Relocation Chantal Clarke

Finding Home Again: Options for Women Facing Housing Insecurity

For many older single women, housing insecurity can come as an unwelcome surprise. We’ve spent our best decades building a family, caring for loved ones, and holding down a career. The reward is often divorce, job loss, and estrangement. When coupled with scarcity of suitable affordable housing, and cost of living far outstripping earnings or interest from savings, it becomes hard to...

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Finance Chantal Clarke Finance Chantal Clarke

What Would You Do If The Banks Closed?

What would you do if the banks in your country suddenly closed and the stock market did as well? It’s not an impossible scenario and has happened numerous times throughout history, even in the United States (remember the Great Depression)? Coups, financial meltdowns, software glitches, terrorist attacks, Internet and power outages have all resulted in a sudden inability for people to...

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Relocation Guide - Moving to Greece

Dreaming of blue-domed villages, sun-soaked coastlines, and a slower pace of life? For single, older women looking to start a new chapter abroad, Greece offers an irresistible mix of affordability, beauty, and rich culture. Whether you're drawn by the Mediterranean lifestyle, the welcoming communities, or the opportunity to stretch your retirement savings in a scenic setting, Greece has a lot to offer.

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Moving to a Cheaper Country

For many solo retired women, the idea of relocating overseas—especially to a country where the cost of living is significantly lower—can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. Whether you're driven by a sense of adventure, the need to make your retirement savings go further, or the dream of embracing a more relaxed lifestyle, moving abroad opens the door to new possibilities.

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Exploring Female Sex Tourism

When the term "sex tourism" comes up, it's often assumed to be a male-driven phenomenon. However, an increasing number of women are venturing into this complex and often controversial world, with motivations and experiences that differ significantly from their male counterparts. Let's dive into where women are going for sex tourism, why they're doing it, and what sets their journeys apart.

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Lifestyle, Finance Chantal Clarke Lifestyle, Finance Chantal Clarke

Goals - Putting YOU Front and Centre

Retirement is a wonderful time to enjoy life’s treasures, to finally prioritize the things that truly matter. But the key to a fulfilling retirement doesn’t necessarily lie in how much you have to spend, but in how you spend. Aligning your finances with your personal values can make your retirement years rich with purpose and satisfaction, no matter your budget.

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Lifestyle, Finance, Wellbeing Chantal Clarke Lifestyle, Finance, Wellbeing Chantal Clarke

10 Tips for Women Retiring Solo

Sometimes it feels like the world is built for couples, but more and more independent, retired women are proudly choosing to live solo and free. We’ve done our time raising kids, juggling responsibilities, and putting others first. Now, the last thing many of us want is to take care of another adult, clean up after someone else, or justify why we’re heading off on another solo travel adventure!

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