managing your money

Moving can be an exciting time. Depending on why, there is a sense of adventure, or trepidation, perhaps both. Sometimes it’s just plain overwhelming with all of the things to be…
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What would you do if walked up to an ATM and saw a notice that said “ATM Out of Order - Indefinitely” or worse yet, your staring at a blank screen and have no idea why? You would…
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Talk about adding insult to injury. A New Jersey hospital has blood on its hands after charging $8,775 to bandage a cut finger. That’s the bill Baer Hanusz-Rajkowski got after he left…
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A vacation is an endeavour laced with irony from the start. Relaxation is the primary goal, but problematically, it’s only the lucky few that achieve it. Let’s face it: Vacations are…
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The IRS is getting serious about reporting your foreign financial accounts. If you don’t file the new electronic FinCen 114 by June 30th, you could have a penalty of $10,000 or more.…
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It’s compelling to think about moving your money, your business, your retirement and even yourself to another country. Whether it’s the beaches and warm sea air or the excitement of…
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No matter where you live, there’s always the possibility of natural disasters or civil unrest that could affect your way of life.   However, for the rest of the world, life goes on no…
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Money management is perhaps one of the most important aspects of a trader’s success. You will never be 100 percent correct in your trading predictions, and even if you are correct a…
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In this article, we continue our chat with Michelle Jacobs, co-owner of The Melt Cafe on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Earlier in our chat, Michelle Jacobs shared the reasons why she loves…
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No matter where you live in the world or where you’d like to live, it’s possible to make money – and lose it – through investments.  For the savvy investor, putting money and time into…
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The Internet is a phenomenon that has greatly improved the lives of people everywhere.  It has allowed the entire globe to connect in a way that it’s never known before.  With a mere…
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Tourism Micronesia (officially the Federate States of Micronesia) controls very few natural resources so their major industries are fishing and agriculture. Due to its natural beauty,…
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Many people know that they can live for less in many foreign countries, but few consider moving as a financial planning tool. In financial planning there are several aspects to consider…
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Okay, so you want to move to Peru. You may have a job waiting for you here, you may have fallen in love with a Peruvian and decided to try living in their world, you may be adventurous…
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When abroad, having money accessible to you is a must. Despite whether you’re an expat, a retiree, or just travelling, you should never leave home without a credit card as back up. …
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When living or retiring abroad, there are lots of options for establishing your finances.  Regardless of how you choose to organize your money, at some point you’ll probably need to…
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Get insurance when you clear customs. The cost is minimal, about $5 dollars and this will cover you for any medical attention you may need, just like having an HMO in the U.S. but in…
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