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Medical Tourism in Costa Rica

The industry of medical tourism in Costa Rica has quickly become a very popular and lucrative form of tourism for the country. Many tourists from both the US and Canada…
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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

Buying a Home in Mexico If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a home in Mexico, now is a great time to make that dream a reality. Whether you’re looking to…
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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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] No One Is Safe From the Data Breach Epidemic Another day, another data breach… or so it seems when news of massive new data breaches appears in the news.…
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9 Reasons You Need An Offshore Bank Account

You currently don’t own an offshore bank account, which is why you’re here. Is it because you think offshore bank accounts are only for the rich with millions or billions…
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Why Self-Directed IRAs are Sometimes the Better Option

When planning your IRA for retirement, some types of investment methods can work better for you than others, but do you know which is which? Our team has successfully helped…
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