The US economy has proven resilient over the past few years, but cracks are finally beginning to emerge. In 2025, many international exchanges actually overperformed US indexes, and 2026 is shaping up to be similar. Should investors begin to pivot away from American assets and turn towards the rest of the world? On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider speak with Pedro Lino, the Lisbon-based CEO & CIO of Optimize Investment Partners. Pedro discusses the impacts of a depreciating dollar, European "golden visa" programs for investors, and the increasing risks posed by tariffs and diplomatic uncertainty.

Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin.

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An early retirement, let alone any retirement, may seem out of reach for many Americans who have been feeling the heat of inflation and low wage growth. Yet a thriving community of expats is managing to do just that, all by making the journey south of the border. On this week's Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with KJ and Craig Beard of the YouTube channel "Truly Remarkable Life" about their big move to Ajijic, Mexico and how it allowed them to live out their retirement dreams. KJ and Craig discuss how they've lowered their cost of living, financial strategies to maintain income streams, and why they feel welcomed by the community in their new home.

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Saving up money for your children's future is a challenging aspect of being a parent, especially considering the high cost of college, health care, and consumer goods. But what if there was a way you could guarantee passive income for your child's needs, even if they're only just a newborn? On this week's episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak to Jannese Torres, entrepreneur and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast, about her surprising method to provide financial support to your kids by counting them as employees of your business. By doing so, Jannese reveals how you can roll their money into tax-advantaged accounts and promote a deeper sense of financial literacy for your kids that will last a lifetime.

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Though hiring across industries is at its lowest levels in years, that doesn't mean that finding your new dream job is impossible. This week on Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider speak with career coach and former Facebook executive AJ Mizes about the future of the job market and what distinguishes strong candidates from the rest.  AJ discusses how to incorporate AI into your workflow, how to make a successful career pivot, and how to ensure your application resonates with the company you're applying to.

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After a turbulent year under a new administration, some in the LGBTQ+ community are deciding to move out of the country. On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider talk about why some people are finally taking the leap to start life anew, and what resources they're using to make the big move. John and David discuss the costs of obtaining citizenship, the potential gains and losses from currency exchange, and the financial impact on the economy that an exodus of LGBTQ+ Americans could cause.

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Living Not So Fabulously is off this week, so enjoy an episode of Trader Talk we think you’ll love.

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Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.”

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Taxes feel overwhelming for a reason since the rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, tax expert George Azar breaks down when married filing jointly actually saves money and when it can quietly cost couples thousands. Learn how to make smarter filing decisions that fit your real life.

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Why do so many entrepreneurs undervalue themselves? Learn how to finally price with confidence, as financial advisor Brian Thompson explains how founders can reverse-engineer their income goals, charge based on their value rather than time, and structure their business as a true asset, not an identity.

Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by John Auten-Schneider and David Auten-Schneider

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Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Modern Family Finance, break down the cash-flow habits, tax strategies, and savings ratios that truly predict wealth. They reveal their own money mistakes, the “financial independence ratio” every household should track, and how global travel reshaped their view on what’s “enough.”

Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is produced by Dennis Golin.

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