DALLAS, December 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Brazilian economic growth was sustained by consumer credit and in Argentina, consumers still prefer card lending.

ReportsnReports.com offers "Consumer Lending in Brazil" and "Consumer Lending in Argentina" market research reports under the Banking and Financial Services category on its store.

In Brazil, the millions of people who joined the middle class since 2002 stimulated consumption through consumer credit. The government's equation was based on the simple motto: more people, more credit. Financial institutions led by public banks followed the government's maxim and supplied the economy with expanding consumer credit lines.

Mortgages/housing lead consumer credit in demand and supply

Expats can now access the latest financial and investment news around the world from the online international financial publication iExpats.com via Amazon Kindle.

(PRWEB) December 05, 2012

The popular expats money site recently announced the launched a news service on Amazon that delivers the latest financial updates for expats free for a trial period.

Subscribers can log in to the latest and relevant news on emerging trends, tax, property and finance for expats, regardless of whether they are online at the time.

Round-the-clock updates will show the full article from the iExpats web site - complete with images - unlike RSS news feeds which only provide a brief summary and headlines.

"If you’re an expat, viewing the iExpats Kindle Edition is all about placing yourself in the bigger global picture, giving an insight in to how what’s going on in the world is likely to affect you and your investments," said Lisa Smith of iExpats.com.

New report from InternationalLiving.com reveals how Americans abroad have become "accidental entrepreneurs," funding their lives overseas with successful small businesses.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) November 16, 2012

U.S. citizens can become business owners quickly and affordably if they are willing to look overseas for business opportunities, according to a new report just released by the live-abroad experts at InternationalLiving.com.

While red tape and high start-up costs can put off would-be entrepreneurs in the States, those same independent, income-minded folks are finding it far easier to break into business outside the U.S.-and far less expensive, too.

International Living magazine’s new "Fund Your Life Overseas" issue highlights the stories of Americans who have established themselves in businesses outside the country.

Company Sees Major Growth Listing Property Rentals in South America

Dania Beach, Florida (PRWEB) October 25, 2012

eRoomRental.com, a leading Internet marketplace offering travelers luxury vacation rentals as a hotel alternative while traveling, announced today a major initiative to expand its vacation rental operations to South America. With the new expansion, travelers south of the Equator can now find affordable daily rentals that enhance their vacation experience instead of simply staying in small and overpriced hotel properties.

"We are very excited to announce this major expansion into South America," said eRoomRental.com Founder and President Luis Barrios. "Our customers have been requesting affordable vacation rentals on the website and property owners have been seeking additional ways to gain weekly rentals for their South American properties."

Private tutors are now being employed by expat families to prepare their children for schools in foreign countries, according to leading private tuition agency, Tutors International.

(PRWEB) October 10, 2012

British and US expat families are turning to private tutoring organisations like Tutors International to prepare children for school in their destination country.

Adam Caller, founder of the Oxford-based private tuition agency and a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, today reported a rise in the number of enquiries for private tuition from families intending to place their children in school in another country, but feel they would benefit from a full-time private tutor before enrolment. 

Expats around the world are ignoring the global crisis, opting to learn new languages and travel to other countries for employment. While some nations are floundering under the weight of the financial crisis, others are booming. In an age of information and digital expansion, international opportunities abound, and immersion travel company Marginal Boundaries bridges the gap with their new series of online courses aimed at providing a launching platform for entrepreneurs with a global point of view.

Cancun, Mexico (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

The lure of the expat lifestyle appeals to more than just a handful these days. High-profile expats like Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are choosing places like Singapore to relocate, as detailed in this article at Forbes. And an article in The Telegraph shows that work visas for Americans going to Hong Kong rose 96 percent in 2012, with British work visas seeing a 45 percent jump.

As new social travel alternatives appear, home exchange is gaining more users than ever before.

Barcelona (PRWEB) October 02, 2012

This summer, thousands of travelers have tried unique creative solutions to travel during their vacation. While traditional accommodation is still the most frequently chosen option, there’s an upcoming trend of people travelling in a different way. Amongst these alternative options, there has been a significant growth in the area of home swap. 

Coinciding with the end of summer, Knok has issued a report on the evolution of home exchange in 2012. The results show a 35% increase in house swaps during the months of July and August compared to last year. This figure shows the growing interest amongst travelers for this kind of travel method, which is gaining popularity year after year. The results have been collected by a survey to Knok users, and reveal other aspects about the advantages of house swapping.

An increasing number of investors are using self-directed IRA funds to make foreign real estate investments in countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Canada and India.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) August 22, 2012
IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of self directed IRA LLC structures, reports that a growing number of retirement investors are turning to a self directed IRA to purchase real estate outside the United States. "We have seen a number of investors looking to use their retirement funds to purchase real estate overseas, in countries such as India, Costa Rica, Panama, and Canada," stated Maria Ritsi, a senior paralegal with the IRA Financial Group. "The self-directed IRA allows IRA holders to use their retirement funds to take advantage of investment opportunities in real estate outside of the United States," stated Ms. Risti.

Traveling 4 Health and Retirement Unveils Consumer Protection Tools for Adventurous Boomers

Traveling4Health&Retirement announces consumer protection tools for baby boomers and low and moderate income seniors looking for a leisurely retirement and affordable medical care.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 02, 2012

Traveling4Health&Retirement announces consumer protection tools for baby boomers and low and moderate income seniors looking for a leisurely retirement and affordable medical care.

Traveling4Health&Retirement (THR) supports healthy living through education about medical tourism, retirement overseas, and consumer protection tools for the health-conscious, medical traveler, globe trekker and lifestyle explorer at heart.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) July 27, 2012

Results show vacation rental owners could and should be doing more to market their properties.

> More than half (51 percent) of all vacation rental owners use listing sites as their sole form of marketing. This group experiences the lowest average annual occupancy rate across all owner types with 54 percent.
> Owners who, in addition to listing sites, use their own website and participate in further marketing efforts (such as social media) top off the average occupancy rating at 76 percent.
> Almost all owners (94 percent) think they could be doing more to promote their property.

Adriatic top for Holiday Rentals Growth & Hike in Hotel Prices Drives People to Rent

LONDON, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
The supply of privately rented holiday accommodation in Montenegro and Croatia saw strong growth in the first quarter of 2012, according to HomeAway.co.uk, the UK's number one holiday rentals website. In addition, as global hotel rates rose by an average of 4% in 2011*, 36% of respondents to a survey by HomeAway.co.uk** stated they were considering alternative accommodation this year, with holiday rentals the top choice for more than 80%, followed by B&Bs and caravans.

Saving money is also one of the top reasons why one in six holidaymakers will spend their main break at home this year. Surprisingly though, should the economy worsen, only 13% of holidaymakers would give up on their holiday altogether; many more are happy to wait for a last minute deal (27%) or choose a cheaper accommodation option (25%) instead.

Traveling 4 Health And Retirement releases 1st user centric medical resources map for easy and interactive navigation and discovery of the world's leading travel, healthcare, and retirement destinations. Traveling4Health & Retirement (THR) presents news about international health, medical tourism and traveling for baby boomers and hipsters alike - the resource supporting new options for travel and health advocacy.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) April 17, 2012
Traveling4Health & Retirement premieres 1st ever interactive navigation map of overseas medical resources with searchable destinations for medical travel, retirement living and vacation travel for baby boomers, expatriates, and journeyers around the globe.

Traveling 4 Health and Retirement announces health and retirement talk-radio show "Know Before You Go" broadcasting each and every Sunday from 4PM to 5PM Eastern Time. Listen online at Overseasradio.com or on any smart device without having to download an app.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 05, 2012
Traveling4Health&Retirement (THR), North America’s one resource for travel, destination locations, retirement, and medical travel news announces "Know before you Go" a new talk-radio program in the Traveling4Health media family.

Traveling4Health's mission is to share information, experience and inspiration and to help Americans better understand their health and wellness options whether traveling for medical treatment or retiring overseas.

The THR radio program has become an exciting tool in this regard. Each program mixes interviews with guest subject experts, thought provoking topics, and call-ins with questions, comments and opinions.

With the cost of living and, especially, of health care steadily rising in the United States, and increasing levels of uncertainty about prospects for a secure retirement, it makes more sense than ever to consider the idea of retiring abroad. Over 5 million Americans are now living overseas, enjoying a lower cost of living, affordable health care, and an overall improved quality of life. Based on more than two-and-a-half decades of research and experience, Kathleen Peddicord and her editors at Live and Invest Overseas have judged the best places in the world for an American to retire overseas.

Panama city, Panama (PRWEB) March 26, 2012
Live And Invest Overseas Publisher Kathleen Peddicord Announces The Top Overseas Retirement Havens For 2012.

Brighton, UK (PRWEB) March 14, 2012
Picture the whole family squeezed into a hotel room, a result of ridiculously priced school-holiday vacation rentals and other accommodation options being fully booked up months in advance. Luckily for those familiar with this frustrating experience, Love Home Swap presents an altogether lovelier alternative.

The home exchange website provides a user-friendly solution for families looking for the Easter vacation of a lifetime - without spending a fortune on accommodation.

"Home exchanges offer the perfect way to escape the daily grind and experience your travel destination in comfort and style," says Debbie Wosskow, founder of Love Home Swap. "Listing your home on Love Home Swap is the perfect way to make your home 'work' for you and gives home owners and even renters the opportunity to enjoy more vacations for a whole lot less."