Posts by Mikkel Thorup
304: Expat News: Bukele’s Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei’s Record Surplus
A Bitcoin bank in El Salvador? That’s the headline that sits atop this week’s Expat News, the third edition in this series, where I analyze the latest news affecting the expat world. We’ve had a lot of really great feedback about this new segment we’re doing on the show, so I do plan on making…
Listen to Episode303: Javier Milei’s Presidency: The Real Impact On Freedom In Argentina – Skot Sheller
Javier Milei has been the talk of freedom-oriented expat circles since the libertarian firebrand was elected president of Argentina last year. Today, I am joined by Skot Sheller, who has been following Milei’s work for years and is himself pursuing Argentinian citizenship. Enjoy today’s discussion as Skot and I look at what Javier Milei has…
Listen to Episode302: Social Media In The Age Of Technocracy – Wilfried Ligthart
How can you get your message out in the Age of Technocracy? Today’s guest, Wilfried Ligthart is a renowned Digital Blacksmith with a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape. He specializes in driving external traffic, developing engaging online communities, and converting digital audiences into profitable customers. As we discuss in today’s episode, Wilfried has…
Listen to Episode301: Beyond The Backyard: Investing In Brazil’s Beachfront
The prime beachside developments I unveiled in this past weekend’s webinar, along with my friend John Palumbo, have already demonstrated to me first-hand that they are cash flow machines. I am thrilled to be now able to share this opportunity with my audience. Not to spoil the surprise, but we sold out the project live…
Listen to Episode300: Living Internationally: Lessons From 300 Episodes
300 episodes—I truly can’t believe it! In many ways, it feels like yesterday when I recorded the first episode of the Expat Money Show. At the same time, my life and this company have changed drastically since that day. Today, I decided to invite my good friend and colleague Marc Clair—who has known me for…
Listen to Episode299: Expat News: Panama’s New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia’s Hilarious Visa Flop
What is my take on Panama’s new President, José Raúl Mulino? Why are so many millionaires fleeing the US? And what happens when a country vastly overestimates its visa offering? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear my thoughts on the above and so much more as we dive into the latest stories affecting expats on…
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