EA Editorial Staff, Author at Escape Artist

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World News Roundup: Tradition, Tension & Turning Points

This week’s World News Roundup moves between tradition and tension. As communities across the world welcome the Year of the Horse, Cuba faces intensifying shortages under renewed US pressure. China…

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Relocation

The Stability Test: What to Check Before You Relocate

Navigating the Unpredictable: A 2026 Guide for Expats Relocating abroad offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, professional advancement, and a richer lifestyle. However, the global landscape is constantly shifting, and…

The Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

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Plan B

The Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

When folks talk about their money going further abroad, they usually have a specific mental image: a three-course dinner for the price of a Starbucks latte or a sprawling villa…

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World News Roundup: Storms, Strain & Shifting Power

This week’s World News Roundup spans humanitarian tragedy, extreme weather, economic unrest, and mounting geopolitical unease. Dozens are feared dead after a migrant boat capsizes in the Mediterranean, while Spain…

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Offshore banking

Diversifying Your Income Across Borders

In an increasingly interconnected yet unpredictable world, the concept of a single, geographically tethered income stream is becoming an anachronism. For the globally mobile individual, the expat, or the digital…

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World News Roundup: Layoffs, Lockdowns & Late-Winter Shocks

This week’s World News Roundup moves between economic uncertainty, extreme weather, environmental surprise, and mounting political recalibration. Amazon announces fresh job cuts as winter storms paralyze parts of the United…

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Plan B

Tax-Friendly Destinations Around the World

In 2026, the world is competing for your talent, and many nations have decided that the best way to win you over is to simply stay out of your pockets.…

Global trade disruptions revealing economic breakdowns and financial uncertainty worldwide

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World News Roundup: Backlash, Breakdown & Blind Spots

This week’s World News Roundup moves through political controversy, technological misfires, and stories of unintended consequence. Donald Trump once again dominates headlines with fresh provocation, while Italy reels over the…

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World News Roundup: Pressure, Peril & New Heights

This week’s World News Roundup unfolds against a backdrop of rising geopolitical strain, environmental danger, and rapid change. Europe scrambles to respond as Donald Trump intensifies pressure over Greenland and…

The Financial Advantages of Becoming an Expat

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Finance

The Financial Case for Living Abroad

For many would-be expats, the financial appeal of leaving home isn’t rooted in raw ambition, but in the pursuit of some sense of balance, some relief. It is the relief…