Ted Baumann

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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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 …

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“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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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 …

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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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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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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 …

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Until it slaps you in the face… Imagine paying tax on money you never actually received. It sounds ridiculous. Yet it's exactly the situation some …

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Europe Is Raising the Price of Admission For years, Malta has been one of Europe's more attractive retirement destinations. It’s a Mediterranean …

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