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Despite its decades-long history of trouble and violence, Mexico has remained a popular vacation destination.

You've just ushered a new baby into the world, and are working to get your brain around all that you need to pay for. Diapers. Food. Child care.

Is fear holding you back from your dream of traveling the globe? You're not alone.

Seeing the world sounds glamorous, but fear and anxiety can put a major damper on your travel plans. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 31 percent of adults in the U.S.

The old formula worked like this: When you were tired of renting an apartment, you'd buy a starter home. This starter home would be affordable and small. When your family started to grow, you'd sell that starter home and buy a larger residence.

Does this strategy still make sense?