Africa is selling passports… but if the term caveat emptor ever applied to anything, it applies to this. In the last 24 months, three African …
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When Permanent Residency Isn’t Permanent
One of the milestones in my progress towards South African citizenship was getting permanent residency. After five years on a student visa, I …
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Panama Changes the Rules
I’ve written recently that it seems Europe’s residency rules are changing all the time… Now, change is coming to the Western Hemisphere as well… In …
6 Things You Should Do Today to Protect Your Finances
Economists, pundits, and a few politicians have been warning about excessive US government debt for as long as I can remember. And given that my …
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Got Polish Heritage? Read This…
John (not his real name) approached my table at International Living’s recent Go Overseas Bootcamp in Tampa with an excited look on his face… He …
How Far in Advance Should You Plan Your Overseas Move?
“So when should I start planning for my move? Is it too early?” The gentleman across the table from me at International Living’s recent Go Overseas …
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5 Reasons to Open a Swiss Account
Want to move some of your money out of the US, so you’re diversified globally? Switzerland remains one of the most popular destinations to do just …
Banking for Americans in Europe Just Got More Complicated
New European rules are set to complicate banking for US expats living there. From January 11, 2027, banks based outside the European Economic …
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The Easiest Way to Make Your Nest Egg Feel Twice as Big
You don’t necessarily need more money. You may just need a different address. Self-congratulations are in order: I moved from a country ranked 5th …
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The Beer Run Used to End at the Border
Today, the surveillance can follow you all the way home. Back in the day of Prohibition America, a lot of people found themselves suffering under a …
