Pre-Immigration US Tax Planning for Future US Residents & Citizens
If you’re moving to the United States, get ready for our crazy tax system. Most importantly, if you will become a US resident, be prepared for US tax on your worldwide income. You need…
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What Happens to Your IRA when you give up US Citizenship / Expatriate?
Thousands of Americans will turn in their blue passports in the next few months. Some because of our crazy political climate, some to stop paying taxes into a broken system, and some…
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Wave Goodbye to Taxes
Taxes. Woo-hoo! Not your reaction? Didn’t think so.
Did you know that in 2015, a new record was set for the most U.S. citizenships renounced? Did you also know that the…
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Age-Friendly Environments For The Elderly
It is commonly said that charity begins at home. Similarly, it is an established fact that your healthcare needs are primarily dependent on the home environment that you foster with…
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Retire in Paradise in 3 Easy Steps
Get Offshore:
The first step to gaining true financial independence, both for yourself as you enjoy retirement and for your kids and grandkids to enjoy when you are gone, is to set…
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A Second Passport from Dominica is the Best Value in the Caribbean
A Second Passport From Dominica Is The Best Value In The Caribbean
A second passport from Dominica is the best value in the Caribbean, period. It’s also the best second passport…
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It’s Time to Leave the United States
It’s Time to Leave the United States.
The land that we love, the home of the free and the brave, the promised land...is past its prime. Please, don’t get all up in arms before hearing…
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IRS Hires Debt Collectors to Target Expats
Back in December of 2015, Congress passed a law that requires the IRS to hire private debt collectors. Today, the IRS hired those debt collectors and the program will begin in earnest…
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Extraordinary Family Travel Adventures: The Bike Ride
Extraordinary Family Travel Adventures: The Bike Ride
If you’re a real biking enthusiast, you probably know that there’s nothing like going on a bike ride with your family. First of…
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How to Make it Easier for Australians to Work from Home
How to Make it Easier for Australians to Work from Home
Work remotely and embrace your freedom - that’s how technology is changing work cultures around the world. With telework and…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Money and Mind
Saving money when flying has become something of a creed for frequent travelers. For anyone not flying on a weekly basis, however, sometimes we just want to save ourselves a headache…
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The Best Restaurant in Prague
The Czech Republic is well known for its popular beer and its people’s outrageous ability to consume mass quantities of the delicious alcoholic beverage. Unfortunately, this often…
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Hiking Key Summit, New Zealand
Key Summit is a short day-hike in Fiordland National Park. The hike is a small part of the Routburn Track, which is one of the great walks in New Zealand. Key Summit is just one of the…
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Is a Gold War Coming?
Some call it “financial martial law,” which is just another way of saying that those with economic power will come to outright dominate those with none. Who will those with power be? In…
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Escape the Fourth World, Pt. I
Most of us are familiar with the old distinctions of nation-states as either first, second, or third world countries. This terminology came about after WWII as a system to label nations…
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Choose Spain – But Which City?
Choose Spain – But Which City?
It's a tough choice. You want to go to Spain, but which Spanish city should you choose? Why? How? Inland or on the coast? Expat community or not? To…
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Jimjilbangs, Gyeongdong, and Panmunjom – Oh my!
South Korea is a hidden gem. Not only does it boast an interesting history, but it is modern, provides efficient public transit, and is easy for English speakers. I spent over a week…
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How to Plan for Health Issues when Traveling Abroad
How to Plan for Health Issues when Traveling Abroad
Last year, my parents announced they were taking a trip to Europe. My sister and I were extremely shocked, for a couple of reasons.…
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10 Things to Know Before Investing in South Africa
10 Things to Know Before Investing in South Africa
Whether you’re looking to relocate to South Africa or you’re just considering doing business in the country, there are a few things…
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IRS Taxpayer Service: A Reason to Gripe
Taxpayers this past tax-filing season came in with low expectations and the IRS exceeded those expectations with horrific service. When pondering the saying “Death and Taxes,” filers…
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