Investing in Japan
Obtaining legal residency to work abroad in Japan is quite straightforward and rather simple. There are over 20 different categories under which you can qualify to become a paid employee in…
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Ideas for the Best Types of Long-Term Investments in Australia
Ideas for the Best Types of Long-Term Investments in Australia Serious investors in Australia looking to diversify their investment portfolio and invest in emerging markets with different…
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Four Reasons You Should Retire in Cartagena, Colombia
There are many reasons to consider Cartagena Colombia as a place to retire or just to visit. The First Reason Is The Cost Of Living When You Retire In Colombia With an average exchange rate of…
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Foreign Income Exclusion vs Foreign Tax Credits
It’s on like donkey kong when it come to expats and our accountants deciding which is more beneficial – the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion or Foreign Tax Credits. To determine which tax…
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How to Expatriate from the United States
How to Expatriate from the United States Tired of paying unto Caesar? Here’s everything you need to know to expatriate from the United States. Get the IRS out of your pocket forever by…
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I am moving to Lisbon
I am moving to Lisbon This series is detailing my personal expat journey. I will be covering my move from the U.S. to Nicaragua, Belize, back to the U.S., and eventually settling in Portugal.…
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Life Lessons You Learn from Living and Working Abroad
One of the great luxuries of growing up in our time is the freedom to travel and explore. Whether you hope to settle in another country, or you are a wanderer, aiming to visit as many places…
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Sir Francis Drake and the Sultan
Ternate, Spice Islands of the Moluccas, present day Indonesia. I am here in the place that started the Western exploration of the world. The Spice Islands It was the goal of Columbus in 1492…
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Understanding the difference: resident vs. citizen
Understanding the difference: resident vs. citizen Let’s set the record straight. There is a significant difference between being a resident of a country and being a citizen, and no, it’s not…
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Real Estate – Is it a Good Choice for Retirement Income if You Live Abroad?
Retiring abroad is something of a trend now. According to CBS, about 400,000 American retirees are now living abroad because they want to find a place they can afford to live in off their…
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5 Things to Look for When Buying Expat Health Insurance
Relocating overseas is a major life event, and from the moment you arrive you will need to adjust to a different way of life. Whether you need to learn a new language, experience different…
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