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Living in Italy as an American

American Expat in Italy: What to Expect Warm weather, great food, employment opportunities, and a peaceful place for retirement. Italy has all it takes to offer a “dolce vita” for…
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Guide To Buying And Owning Mexico Real Estate

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Scams, Semi-Scams and Excessive Hopefulness

As originally published exclusively in “Escape Artist Insider Magazine – May 2023 edition”. Decades ago, back in the pre-Internet ages, I ran into a quote that stuck with me. I…
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Filing Your Taxes While Living Abroad

Do I File Taxes If I Leave The US? One of the interesting aspects of being an American citizen is that you are legally obligated to pay American income taxes…
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Alternative Investment Options: Gold, Silver and Teak?

Portfolio diversification forms the cornerstone of long-term financial growth. Commodity investments provide a great way for you to preserve your wealth and also often make great profits off of, if…
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Incorporating Offshore: What Tax Advantages Should You Expect?

The term “offshore company” is used to define a company that’s incorporated and situated outside of its country of residence. Its jurisdiction differs from that of its shareholders, directors and…
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No One Is Safe From the Data Breach Epidemic

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9 Reasons You Need An Offshore Bank Account

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Why Self-Directed IRAs are Sometimes the Better Option

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