Colombia Culture Shock
Although Colombia has been a melting pot of cultures, predominately Africans, Indigenous and Europeans, the majority of the people have a European/North American appearance. Unless you arrive in Choco, a…
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Investor’s Guide to REITs in APAC and China
On August 31, 2016, Equity REITs and other real estate companies listed in the S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI were moved to the newly-added Real Estate Sector of the…
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Why I Declined My Offer to the Peace Corps
“When you grow up, what do you want to be?” This is a question we get asked starting from when we are toddlers, and one that we begin to ask…
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US tax filing status for those with a foreign spouse
When you’re living abroad and married to a foreign spouse, your US filing status can be confusing. I’ve heard preparers give all kinds of opinions on the tax filing status…
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Jones Clause for Offshore Trusts
A Jones clause is placed in an offshore trust to protect you, the settlor, from a creditor or court claiming you made a fraudulent conveyance. In its most basic form,…
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What type of income can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation?
The following article is for U.S. citizens and describes the type of income that can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation. It also defines foreign source and U.S. source…
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Protector-in-Chief
The Trump administration has hit the ground running. It has only been five weeks since Mr. Trump raised his right hand and became the 45th President of the United States, and…
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10 Things That You Must Do if You Ever Visit England
If you really want to make the most of your holiday time, where should you go? The answer is obvious – England! It is a land of historic castles, parks,…
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There is always tomorrow…
You know those cliché, inspirational life mottos? Such as, Live life to the fullest YOLO (You Only Live Once) Live each day like your last! Well, in Latin America, we’re…
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International Schooling: An Education Like No Other
Brunette curls fastened in pigtails atop a small round face dance through the wind as the little girl scurries to the classroom on a mission to avoid the collective standstill…
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