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Most Popular Expat Cities in Portugal

Finding Expat Communities in Portugal  As the third safest country in the world, Portugal is becoming better-known for all it has to offer expats. With its location on the map…
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Living in Italy as an American

American Expat in Italy: What to Expect Warm weather, great food, employment opportunities, and a peaceful place for retirement. Italy has all it takes to offer a “dolce vita” for…
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Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods

Comparing Teak to Alternative Hardwoods Teak is highly prized around the world for its multiple uses. It is a popular material for outdoor applications in particular, owing to its inherent…
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Residency Abroad: How To Work And Live In Portugal

How To Work And Live In Portugal Portugal’s residency program is one of the most convenient and streamlined options for those looking to live and work abroad.  Our experts have…
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How to Get Residency in Mexico for Living, Working or Retiring in Mexico

How to Get Residency in Mexico Our experts look forward to discussing all options you have to make the right decision for your specific needs!  Contact us today to arrange…
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Getting Residency In Greece

Getting Residency In Greece Greece has been in the news recently and not for good reasons. The news that Greece was in trouble economically was no secret, and this made…
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Buying Property In Mexico: A Step-By-Step Guide For Expats

Buying Property In Mexico: A Step-By-Step Guide For Expats While purchasing property in Mexico is relatively easy for foreigners, you still need to be careful with your investment and hiring…
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Escape to Freedom #3: Freedom of Time

Escape to Freedom #3: Freedom of Time In the 1980’s I was in my early twenties and I had a pretty good office job in Toronto. I used the subway…
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Best Foreign Investments for a Self Directed IRA

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…
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Move Your Gold To Panama – Today!

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…
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