What Trump’s Inauguration Means for Expats
Donald Trump was just sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. His acceptance speech echoed many of his “America first” campaign promises and was far from the reconciliatory…
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How to open an offshore bank account in Panama
How to open an offshore bank account in Panama
I’ve been opening offshore bank accounts in Panama since 2001. It gets more challenging every year to find banks that will take US or EU…
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Risks in taking your IRA offshore
Risks in taking your IRA offshore
There are many risks in taking your IRA offshore. When you use a foreign service provider, who is not an expert in US laws, those risks are amplified…
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How to do Barcelona Right
If you love the ocean, amazing cuisine, and a strong cultural presence, then look no further than Barcelona! Though Barcelona is located in Spain, it is in a region called Catalonia,…
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Americans Living Abroad and the New Trump Administration
A new presidential administration just took office. This will certainly mean a lot of changes. Many are wondering how this new administration will affect their day to day lives. One…
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Trekking, Temples, and Tan Lines in Thailand
Trekking, Temples, and Tan Lines in Thailand
There's no doubt that Thailand is rapidly becoming more desirable, accessible, and affordable. However, this increasing convenience comes…
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Return to Reality: Adjusting to Life After Going Abroad
“Hey, how are you? How was your time abroad!?” And just like that, we were back, answering this recurring question with an enthusiastic smile, followed by a phrase that goes something…
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What Millennials Need to Know About Overseas Retirement
Retiring overseas is a dream shared across generations. The thought of aging peacefully beneath the shade of an island palm, far away from any worries or concerns back home is an…
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Brick by Brick: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known When Building My Home Overseas
Building a new home is a task filled with hopes and dreams that requires the homeowner to be engaged, available, and proactive. This seems extremely difficult when you’re building a…
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The Offshore Captive Insurance Company in 2017
The two most powerful offshore tax planning tools are insurance products. Offshore life insurance allows you to create a massive tax free or tax deferred account for your personal…
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Building and Dealing with Contractors – Part 2
Building a home overseas is an adventure. It can be a wonderful experience if we plan ahead, stay focused, and admit that we don’t know what we don’t know. Part one of this…
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A Guide For Foreigners Looking To Buy Real Estate In The Philippines
A Guide For Foreigners Looking To Buy Real Estate In The Philippines
Real estate in the Philippines is ripe for investing, and a buyer would find potential returns in the purchase of…
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Trump’s estate tax plan has Americans running to private placement life insurance
Trump says he’ll do away with the estate tax, which has high net worth American’s converting traditional policies into private placement life insurance policies. These private placement…
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All I Need is Ecuador
All I Need is Ecuador
Prior to visiting Ecuador during the recent Christmas break, I noticed that the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism’s slogan makes a bold statement to the world in caps:…
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Interview: International Education Internship in New Zealand
Interview: International Education Internship in New Zealand
Jana is an amazing woman who was working with university students in Wellington as an internship she designed for graduate…
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3 ways to create a tax free offshore bank account
3 ways to create a tax free offshore bank account
Whether you’re living in the United States or abroad, you will usually be required to pay US taxes on the income earned in your…
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How One Simple Restaurant Made a Foreign City Feel Like Home
After two long-haul flights and perhaps a few too many complimentary glasses of airplane wine, seven jet-lagged friends touched down to a warm August day in Florence, Italy. The oval…
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Thinking of Going to Battle with the IRS? #WeAreAllLeoMessi
If the IRS decided to target you in a criminal case, the Service has a 90% probability of winning at trial. A look at Messi’s criminal case and the public backlash his club faced when…
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Nicaragua is a Great Country for an Offshore Business in 2017
Because of its tax and business environment, Nicaragua has become a great country for an offshore business in 2017. If you have a portable business, one that doesn’t require many…
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Here’s how to use the FEIE in your offshore business
If you’re planning on living and working abroad, here’s how to use the FEIE in your offshore business. Remember that the US taxes its citizens on our worldwide income… no matter where…
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