Common topics include taxes and tax liability, health insurance and medical care, personal finances and real estate, immigration requirements, opening bank accounts abroad, and common pitfalls to avoid when relocating.
Most guides are published in paperback, with some available in hardcover. Page counts in this set range from about 192 to 432 pages.
Although some product listings show a broad 'Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up,' the content of these guides is primarily aimed at retirees and near-retirees—often those in the U.S. and Canada—seeking information on relocating and living abroad.
Some guides include practical local resources such as maps (for example, 'Six maps'), dining and exploring tips for coastal areas, and other on-the-ground advice to help you orient and settle in.
They cover immigration procedures and explain how to move money across borders in the current (post‑FATCA) environment, helping readers understand legal requirements and cross‑border money issues.