Across political lines, something has shifted. “I guess I’m gonna be an English teacher, then. That seems like the best way to get out.” I’ll call …
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Lessons From the Eternal City
Nothing lasts forever… You’re never too old to learn something from another country. As I’m writing this, I’m in Rome, where I’m touring with my …
The Quiet Global Rush to Reclaim Gold
Why Central Banks Want Their Gold Back. A scene is playing out in the global financial system right now that reads like a heist movie—except the …
Peace—or Just a Pause?
How Peace Could Reshape Oil, Gold, and the Dollar. So, peace be upon us? Just hours before I started writing today’s dispatch, the US and Iran …
22 Countries Where You Don’t Have to Worry About Income Tax
How Retirees Can Reduce Taxes by Living Abroad Wouldn’t it be great to live somewhere where you don’t have to worry about paying income tax? …
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When Romans Stopped Wanting to Be Roman
How you lose an empire. By the middle of the 5th century, the leadership of the Roman Empire was actively killing the empire from within. Of …
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The End of Pax Americana
The shift is already underway. A text from my son arrived over the weekend: Be safe, Dad. Worried about you overseas. Times are getting scary …
Residency Abroad for $5,000?
11 countries offering low-cost residency. A small but growing percentage of the people I meet in my consulting service at International Living want …
The Media Is Selling a Story—I’m Not Buying It
And neither should you. Having once made the sausage, I understand where the ingredients come from. If you’ve been a Field Notes reader for a …
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Why I’m Buying Gold Right Now
Don’t run from opportunity. Sometimes opportunities come disguised as reasons to run away. Case in point: Today’s gold market. If you own gold, …