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Westjet debacle may be just the start of summer cancellation season  

The mechanics of Westjet Airlines, Canada’s number-two carrier, went on strike last week, leading to the cancellation of more than a thousand flights and causing headaches for some 150,000 travelers.…
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To Canada, With Love
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To Canada, With Love

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian readers! And their loved ones. As you know, I tend not to shy away from pointing out Canada’s faults. But as much as…
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Are you Invested in Canadian “Lake Life”?

Where I live in Canada, “lake life” is a whole thing. People here aspire to own a recreational lake property with a cabin, dock, boat, all the things. There are…
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Mexican Election 2024: How will it affect you?

Both social media and the MSM are abuzz with discussion about the recent Mexican election. Some people think the new President is bad news, as you can see by these…
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Escape Artist Insiders: Inside our June 2024 “Exploring the Unknown” Edition

If you are considering a move overseas, there’s nothing like hearing from real expats who have done it themselves. That’s why we are so excited to introduce our June 2024…
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Investment Property Options in Belize

Last week we discussed Nicaragua and, more specifically, Gran Pacifica Resort as an ideal landing pad for your Plan B and retirement dreams. Nicaragua not quite your style? Then you…
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An Ideal Landing Pad in Nicaragua

It has been a hot minute since we have discussed one of our favorite destinations: Nicaragua! But I’m not just talking about Nicaragua to talk about Nicaragua. Today, I want…
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Top 10 Countries with the Highest Taxes

Listen, I know I’ve been harping on taxes these past couple of weeks. Perhaps I’m a little bitter due to all the idiotic “budget” announcements the Canadian government has been…
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Exit Taxes: As Formidable as They Seem?

Recently, a viral post on X was making the rounds claiming that the Canadian government was in talks to impose a $25,000 ‘Departure Penalty Tax’ and double the existing exit…
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Territorial Tax Systems: A Tax-Saving Plan B Option

In the United States and Canada, we are currently being taxed to death. With the recent announcements from both Trudeau and Biden about increasing the capital gains taxes to finance…
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