Assimilating in Peru, Plus Quick Tips for New Arrivals
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…
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How We Chose Our Expat Destination, Part 2
The Melting Pot Simmers Our process of elimination proceeded as follows: The Bay Islands are quite nice, but they are a part of Honduras. Honduras, as we saw it, was…
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Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career?
Should Teaching English Be Your New Expat Career? Whether you’ve been a teacher all your life or are still an aspiring educator, taking a teaching position overseas is a life…
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File by June 30th or Face Huge Penalties
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…
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What to Expect When Banking Abroad
Getting all your ducks in a row when moving or retiring abroad can take some time. Once you’ve gone through the necessary hassle of opening a bank account overseas, the…
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Why We Retired Early
Successful business, successful careers. We had it all, including a great house located minutes from the beach in a picturesque area. Why retire so early? Working in the brokerage business,…
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Retiring in Cartagena, Colombia: A Brief History for Expats
Colombia, are you nuts? You might well ask this question if you haven’t visited this enchanting city and not many North Americans have. Cartagena is a jewel in the Caribbean…
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Applying for a Second Passport from the United Kingdom
There are some distinct advantages to being able to apply for and receive a British Passport. The first is that one can freely travel there and stay as long as…
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Volunteering as a Retiree
Most people who have reached their retirement age are still too young and active to just sit around and watch the news. They want to interact with other people and…
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Getting Your Finances Ready to Retire Abroad
Making the big decision to retire abroad is an exciting endeavor. There will be a lot of steps involved to make the move and arrival smooth and seamless. One big…
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