Author

Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and Director of Content at Escape Artist. He is also the author of #1 Best-Selling book Expat Secrets on Amazon. He has spent nearly 20 years in continual travel around the world, visiting more than 100 countries including Colombia, North Korea, Zimbabwe, and Iran. His goal is to help people just like you to generate additional streams of income, eliminate your tax bill, and take advantage of offshore structures so you can travel the world freely and never have to worry about money again.

Investing Offshore

A Step-By-Step Guide For Buying Property In Mexico

Mikkel Thorup Jan 23, 2020

While purchasing a property in Mexico is relatively easy for foreigners, you still need to be careful with your investment and hiring a real estate professional is essential for that.…
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Teak and Timber

US Tax Cuts ~ 2020 US Economic Policy and Thoughts on Teak Hardwood

Mikkel Thorup Jan 22, 2020

So you may be asking, what do US Tax Cuts, 2020 US Economic policy and Teak Hardwood have in common. Read all the way to the end and I'll make sure I bring it all together! Trump’s…
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Investing Offshore

Colombian Timber Markets in 2020— Commodity Investment Options

Mikkel Thorup Jan 19, 2020

By now I’ve written a fair bit on the need to move from conventional financial investments into commodity markets like teak and precious metals. With the fallout from Brexit, the fall…
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Offshore Banking

Remittance Transfer Markets—Stop Paying Exorbitant Fees

Mikkel Thorup Jan 18, 2020

I recently came across this article by the World Bank, which said that a record-high $689 billion were transferred as remittances across the world—the corresponding cost of these…
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Investing Offshore

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Teak

Mikkel Thorup Jan 18, 2020

Teak is a truly amazing wood. It has so many amazing qualities that just cannot be found in the average tree. For example, at the age of only 3-years old, teak trees develop resistances…
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Self Directed IRA

It Might Be Time To Get An SDIRA – Trade War With China

Mikkel Thorup Jan 14, 2020

The interconnectivity of the global economic landscape necessitates that the slightest shifts in the global economy affect individual economies. Due to this dynamic, the individual…
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Offshore Gold and Silver

Hong Kong, China, The US—Threat of A Global Recession

Mikkel Thorup Jan 9, 2020

As the US-China trade war continues and Hong Kong faces increasing political pressure from pro-democratic protesters, many are seriously considering the possibility of a global…
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Residency and Citizenship

A Path to Costa Rican Nationality through Retirement

Mikkel Thorup Jan 8, 2020

Costa Rica is a popular retirement destination for people from across the world. The country’s one of those few places that have maintained a stable economy and political atmosphere…
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Residency and Citizenship

The Panama Retirement Visa—Retirement Heaven

Mikkel Thorup Jan 7, 2020

There’s a lot of conversation about Panama and the sheer number of visas the country offers, but there’s little said about why it’s a great place to retire in. Panama is one of those…
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Self Directed IRA

Best Foreign Investments for a Self Directed IRA

Mikkel Thorup Jan 5, 2020

The reason to set up an international self-directed IRA is that you want to take control of your investments. You want to buy in the best foreign investments to maximize returns to your…
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Investing Offshore

You Can Buy The Government’s Debts In Colombia

Mikkel Thorup Jan 4, 2020

I’ve already written extensively on the economic future in light of existing economic circumstances. It doesn’t look too great from where I’m standing because the US-China trade war…
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Investing Offshore

Teak Markets in Panama – 2020

Mikkel Thorup Jan 2, 2020

Teak has risen as one of the most valuable assets available to interested investors owing to the recent shift in teak market dynamics since Myanmar banned Teak exports. Back when…
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Residency and Citizenship

A Case For Immigrating To Ecuador

Mikkel Thorup Jan 1, 2020

Despite the recent political instability in Ecuador, the resolution of this conflict and the resulting conditional aid from the IMF is setting the grounds for economic growth and…
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Offshore Gold and Silver

Move Your Gold To Panama – Today!

Mikkel Thorup Jan 1, 2020

Traditionally, there were two major gold markets in the world—New York and London. Recently, Hong Kong moved to the center of gold markets with the creation of some of the largest gold…
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Living Overseas

8 Reasons to Retire to Costa Rica in 2020

Mikkel Thorup Dec 31, 2019

Compared to many other countries in Central America, Costa Rica enjoys far more political and economic stability. The country has a moderate growth rate, it’s a democratic country that…
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Residency and Citizenship

Economic Opportunities in Ecuador

Mikkel Thorup Dec 30, 2019

After the recent IMF bailout to shore up the capital flight and impending liquidity crisis in Ecuador, the administration is pushing for greater fiscal development in the country. The…
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Offshore Structures

Protecting Your Wealth Through An Offshore Trust

Mikkel Thorup Dec 30, 2019

Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was one of the largest tax overhauls ever seen in the US economy. In a single stroke, Trump reduced corporate taxes and brought down…
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Offshore Banking

The Impact of the US-China Trade War on Hong Kong

Mikkel Thorup Dec 26, 2019

2019 wasn’t great for global economics—the US-China trade war and the anti-state protests in Hong Kong have set off a chain of events that introduced an unprecedented amount of economic…
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Investing Offshore

Making Your Way Into Teak Plantations In Panama

Mikkel Thorup Dec 24, 2019

I realize that we've talked some what about the Green Investment Visa, better known as Panama Reforestation Visa policy in Panama, but very little about your potential investment…
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Living Overseas

The Path to Ecuadorian Residency

Mikkel Thorup Dec 23, 2019

Ecuador is quite a welcoming nation, all things considered. There aren’t a lot of restrictions to entry or gaining Ecuadorian nationality, and compared to other countries, it’s far less…
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