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IRS Taxpayer Service: A Reason to Gripe

Taxpayers this past tax-filing season came in with low expectations and the IRS exceeded those expectations with horrific service. When pondering the saying “Death and Taxes,” filers this year may…

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Age-Friendly Environments For The Elderly

It is commonly said that charity begins at home. Similarly, it is an established fact that your healthcare needs are primarily dependent on the home environment that you foster with…

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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…

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Portugal

Portugal’s Golden Visa

Portugal’s Golden Visa Portugal has been one of the most desired locations for international living since the Golden Visa changes of 2012. The Golden Visa was created to attract investors…

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Uber Outside of the United States

I love Uber. In the United States, it’s made entrepreneurs out of thousands of drivers looking for a little extra cash, and made it efficient for the rest of us…

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An East Coast Girl Takes on the Pacific Ocean

It’s a rite of passage where I’m from to go “down the shore” for the weekend after senior prom. Nearly as important as the dance itself is the trip down…

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Real Estate

1031 Exchange of Foreign Real Estate Tax Considerations

A 1031 exchange in the United States allows you to exchange one real estate property for another without paying tax on the gain. A 1031 exchange of foreign real estate…

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Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever

Two Steps To Building Your Plan B—And Why You Need One Right Now More Than Ever. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dear Escape Artist Reader, In my inbox last weekend, I…

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7 Ways to Protect Your Identity When Traveling Abroad

There is a lot of excitement in store if you’re planning an adventure abroad. You’ll meet new people, have new experiences, and learn things that you never imagined. One experience…

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2017 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion

The 2017 Foreign Earned Income Exclusion has increased to $102,100, up from $101,300 for tax year 2016. This means that a husband and wife can make up to $204,200 of…