How to Invest for Retirement

If you are a US income tax paying citizen, even though you work abroad, generally you can invest in an IRA. In other cases, if you own your own business, or you're a freelancer or a contractor, you might be able to invest in a solo 401k. But again, there are some exclusions. And without knowing, you know, your complete financial story, I would say take $150 out of your bank account and go and have a meeting with a certified public accountant  and pay them for 30 minutes to an hour of their time.