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Portugal

Living in Portugal as an American: What to Know Before You Move

Introduction Living in Portugal as an American isn’t just a fantasy of tiled streets and seafood dinners. It’s an actual lifestyle shift that thousands of U.S. citizens are already making.…

Living in the US Virgin Islands: Cost, Culture, and Everyday Reality

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United States Virgin Islands

Living in the US Virgin Islands: Cost, Culture, and Everyday Reality

Introduction Imagining living in the US Virgin Islands often conjures shimmering turquoise water, relaxed mornings and a slower pace of life. Yet moving matters: cost, infrastructure, local heritage and island-specific…

The Tale of the Tael - A timeless store of value across centuries

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Finance

The Tale of the Tael’s: A Hard Lesson about Hard Money

This lesson isn’t new. But we do have to rediscover it from time to time. Back in 1975, I was a senior officer with the world’s oldest and largest dealer…

Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)

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Italy

Cost of Living in Italy: What You’ll Spend (and What You Can Save)

Introduction Italy pulls people in for the obvious reasons: the art, the food, the way a simple espresso at a street bar can feel like a small ceremony. But beauty…

Central America’s strategic position is reshaping the global offshore banking map

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Plan B

The Future of Global Finance Runs Through Central America

As global financial systems undergo a fundamental reconfiguration, driven by geopolitical realignments, technological innovation, and increasing demand for financial autonomy, one fact is becoming increasingly clear: the future of offshore…

Global Diversification Tips from Experts

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Plan B

Staying in One Country Could Be Your Biggest Financial Risk

The idea that true safety lies in staying put—in building a life, a portfolio, and a future within the confines of one flag—has long guided financial and personal decision-making. But…

What Is an Expat? Definition, Challenges & Other Key Insights

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Your Plan B

What Is an Expat? Definition, Challenges & Other Key Insights

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered “what is an expat?”, you’re tapping into a concept that’s increasingly relevant in today’s globalized world. An “expat”(short for expatriate) is someone who lives outside…

Thailand Apartments for Rent: Prices, Best Cities, and Tips

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Thailand

Thailand Apartments for Rent: Prices, Best Cities, and Tips

Introduction Looking to rent in Thailand? Whether as a digital nomad, an expatriate, or someone relocating long term, finding the ideal Thailand apartments for rent can feel like navigating a…

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Plan B

Where Expats Are Moving to Keep More of Their Money

For decades, moving abroad was a story about romance and reinvention — Mediterranean terraces, tropical beaches, mountain hideaways. But in 2025, the narrative has sharpened. The question isn’t just where…

The search for a second passport has shifted from luxury to necessity for many Americans

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Second Residency

America’s Second Passport Fever

For decades, the American passport has been one of the strongest in the world. It opened borders, eased bureaucracy, and carried the quiet assurance that its holder would be welcomed…