Bitcoin tax payments in Panama, Portugal’s passport delays and the EU’s insane tax proposal—those are just a few of the major headlines my co-host, Marc Clair, and I break down in this edition of Expat News.

This week’s episode is packed with insights into the offshore world that you won’t hear in the mainstream media. Whether you’re deep into your offshore strategy or just getting started with your Plan-B, these are the global trends you need to understand to stay one step ahead.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to discover why Latin America is where smart expats are moving their money, their families, and their futures
• Find out how Panama’s bold embrace of Bitcoin could position it as Latin America’s next crypto hub
• Hear why wealthy individuals are fleeing the UK in record numbers—and whether a proposed plan to lure them back has any chance of succeeding
• Learn how Argentina’s proposed citizenship-for-investment program has the potential to shake up the global CBI market

THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2025 for three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll gain exclusive insights from dozens of seasoned offshore experts as they reveal the best strategies to legally slash your tax bill, build real wealth overseas, and unlock second residencies and passports—all centred around Latin America’s rising power on the global stage.

Reserve your free ticket today.

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If you’ve been watching the shifting tides in geopolitics and looking for a solid offshore Plan-B, you need to be paying attention to Paraguay. Under the leadership of President Santiago Peña, the country is quietly becoming one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for expats and investors. 

In this episode, I share what I learned during a private meeting with President Peña himself, and why Paraguay checks every box for freedom, stability, and opportunity.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in to learn how President Peña is reshaping Paraguay into South America’s most expat-friendly country
• Tune in as I break down how Paraguay’s geopolitical neutrality is actually a massive strategic advantage
• Learn why Paraguay’s residency program is one of the last low-cost, low-barrier options available today
• Find out what makes Paraguay so appealing for savvy investors and expats looking for a solid Plan-B

PARAGUAY POTENTIAL

To stay ahead of the curve with real-time insights and updates on Paraguay, make sure you’re subscribed to Paraguay Potential, our dedicated newsletter covering the country’s rise as a premier expat haven.

PARAGUAY RESIDENCY

If you’re serious about securing your residency, visit ExpatMoney.com/Residency-in-Paraguay to see how our team can help make the process seamless. 

DON’T MISS THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025!

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Most people spend their lives trying to build freedom for themselves, but equally important is how they can pass that freedom on to their children. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a powerful strategy I’ve used personally: birth tourism. All 3 of my kids were born in different countries—not just for the experience, but to secure real, lifelong advantages for them. Now, I’m taking everything I’ve learned and launching a brand-new venture to help other families do the same.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my good friend and business partner, Mike Qu, a lifelong entrepreneur with businesses on three continents, a family of five, and a powerful mission to build multi-generational freedom. Mike and I have both experienced firsthand the legal, financial, and legacy-shaping benefits of second citizenship by birth, and now we are combining that knowledge to help other families do the same. 

Enjoy today’s episode!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in to hear Mike’s backstory, from small-town Canada to becoming a global entrepreneur building freedom across borders
• Tune in to learn why birth tourism is 100% legal—and why locals often welcome you with open arms for choosing their country
• Discover how citizenship through birth opens up powerful passports for your child without spending six figures on a citizenship-by-investment
• Find out how giving birth abroad can secure permanent residency for you and even your child’s grandparents
• Explore how our new venture, My Birth Abroad, helps families navigate doctors, hospitals, paperwork, and legal filings, from start to finish
• Uncover why this isn’t just about passports, but about setting your entire family tree up for generational success
• Hear real stories from our own families, and how the experience of birth abroad brought us closer together than ever before
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legal frameworks that make countries like Brazil, Chile, and Mexico ideal for citizenship by birth
• Learn how to future-proof your family by creating options that protect against political chaos, economic instability, and closed borders

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY BIRTH ABROAD

At My Birth Abroad, we help freedom-minded parents secure second citizenships for their children through fully legal, fully personalized birth tourism programs. From elite hospitals and bilingual doctors to legal filings and permanent residency for parents and grandparents, we handle it all. If you want to give your kids (and their kids) a lifetime of options, now is the time to act. Visit MyBirthAbroad.com or email us directly at Hello@MyBirthAbroad.com to get started.

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Trump’s global tariff plan, a surprise shakeup in Canadian leadership, and a crackdown on citizenship programs are just a few of the major stories my co-host and resident newsman Marc Clair and I tackle in this latest edition of Expat News. 

After a whirlwind start to the year, we’re back in the newsroom format to bring you the hard truths behind the headlines—and why they matter for freedom-minded individuals like you.

This week’s episode is packed with insights that go way beyond the mainstream narrative. Whether you’re already living abroad or in the process of crafting your Plan-B, these are the geopolitical and policy shifts you need to stay ahead of.

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in as Marc and I break down Trump’s bizarre new tariff proposal—why it’s economically incoherent and how it will raise your cost of living almost immediately.
• Tune in to hear us discuss Canada’s sudden change in leadership and why Mark Carney’s installment as Prime Minister is even scarier than the Trudeau regime.
• Get the inside scoop on why BlackRock’s deal for Panama Canal port control may have been secretly blocked by China… and why that’s not necessarily bad news.
• Find out how the UK’s latest “solution” to knife crime—banning ninja swords—completely misses the mark on what’s really causing violence in Britain.
• Discover why the EU’s biometric visa system has been delayed yet again—and why that delay is a small win for liberty-minded travellers.
• Learn how Italy’s proposed limits on Citizenship by Descent could disqualify millions of people from obtaining Italian citizenship.
• Uncover why Brussels is threatening to revoke visa-free access to Schengen for Caribbean CBI holders.
• Hear my take on the Vanuatu CBI program— and why claims it has been suspended are misleading. 

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ARTICLES MENTIONED

Is Canada  Beyond Repair? What The 2025 Elections Won’t Fix

When Does ETIAS Start? New Date Announced

Is Trump Coming For The Panama Canal?

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340: Expat News: Trump Sends Rubio To Panama & Javier Milei’s Meme Coin Scandal

330: Expat News: French Government Collapses, Trump Threatens BRICS With Tariffs

322: Expat News: Panama Keeps Investor Visa Price, Trump to End Double Taxation Of Expats?

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Huge news broke regarding Panama’s Investor Visa this week, as the investment minimum will now remain at $300K, pausing the previously planned increase to $500K for at least two years. Plus, will Donald Trump really end the double taxation of American expats if he’s elected?

These are the news stories at the top of my stack for this week’s edition of Expat News. After nearly six weeks of travel, followed by the Expat Money Summit right when we got back, a whole lot of news stories have been piling up, so let’s dive right into this fifth edition of Expat News!

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in for the inside details on the Panamanian government’s decision NOT to raise the investment minimum for the Investor Visa. This is HUGE!
• Learn about the significant change the country of Vanuatu has made that will surely complicate its passport application process for many. 
• Discover how Russia is providing sanctuary for citizens of “destructive neoliberal countries” with a new visa program. 
• Is another Caribbean citizenship-by-investment program on the way? Find out which country’s opposition party is proposing another Caribbean CBI.
• Could Donald Trump really end double taxation of Americans overseas if he’s elected? 
• Tune in to learn the details of an interesting new citizenship-by-investment program coming out of a relatively off-the-radar island nation. 
• In light of recent major hurricanes, hear why more Floridians are fleeing to Panama, a well-known Hurricane-free zone.
• If you’re anything like me, you’ll be outraged by the latest taxation scheme proposed in France.

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304: Expat News: Bukele’s Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei’s Record Surplus

299: Expat News: Panama’s New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia’s Hilarious Visa Flop

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Tom Luongo is a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. 

This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO

• Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst. 
• Learn why Tom believes in delivering the unvarnished truth to build an audience organically.
• Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator – and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest.
• Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship.
• Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.  
• Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics. 
• Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.”
• Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms?
• Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite?

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HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK

Gold, Goats N’ Guns: https://tomluongo.me/

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics. 

See you next Wednesday!

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Josh Summers is an expert in online security and identity protection who has lived and worked in Asia since 2006. He has written for Lonely Planet, published his own travel guides, and built multiple online brands that reach tens of millions of people each year.

I am doing my best to stay current on the latest developments in privacy and security, and I was thrilled to speak with Josh, one of the most well-informed voices on these issues.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOSH SUMMERS

• Listen in as Josh recounts how living in highly surveilled China led him to take on a more complete understanding of privacy and surveillance issues.
• Josh and I discuss how we bridge the gap between our own personal privacy while still maintaining a personal brand and business.
• Josh explains why he sees himself as a “privacy pragmatist” in how he views finding the right level of achievable privacy for himself and his family.
• Listen as Josh details the 3 different solution sets for privacy – which one is right for you?
• We dig into how to look at the pros and cons of Big Tech companies and how even the biggest Big Tech villain can offer its own privacy advantages. 
• Josh lays out some of the most basic first steps that everyone with a baseline level of privacy concern should take. Have you done these yourself?
• Josh explains the concept of “salting” a password on top of using a password manager. This is a great idea that I’ll be implementing right away!
• Hear Josh emphasize the importance of holding the keys to your own security. Is your security in your own hands or that of a third party?
• Josh and I dig into some of the more advanced techniques for securing your devices. I’ll be curious to hear if my audience has been utilizing any of these tactics!
• We discuss how to navigate the KYC Problem. How can you protect your identity when everyone requires you to prove it?
• Josh breaks down options for an often forgotten piece of the privacy puzzle – protecting your address via virtual addresses.

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HOW TO REACH JOSH SUMMERS

Website: All Things Secured

“All Things Secured” YouTube

CONCLUSION

As my listeners know, privacy and security are issues that affect everyone in the age of Big Tech, particularly but not limited to expats. It was great to hear Josh’s perspective on these issues, and as far as I’m concerned, he is one of the best voices for the general public to follow to keep up to date on privacy concerns. 

There was so much great information here that I had to take notes myself! I know you’re going to derive great value from this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today’s guest is Sam Rivello, who left his home in Los Angeles, California in 2010 as a ‘life experiment’ to combine work and travel to see the world. Since then, he has spent “1 minute or more” in 81 countries, with an average time of 58 days per country. Over the past 12 months, he has travelled extensively throughout Africa and plans to spend at least another 12 months seeing what this amazing continent has to offer. Sam and I have a lot in common, and this discussion is chock full of nuggets of wisdom on every step of the expat journey. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH SAM RIVELLO

• Listen in to hear Sam recount how he decided to try the “life experiment” of working while travelling “for two years” – which is still going strong thirteen years later! Wow!
• Sam reflects on what it was like becoming a “digital nomad” before the term was popularized – and the infrastructure challenges that came along with it.
• We discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries when it comes to technology and the constant challenge of drawing a hard line between work and personal time.
• Sam explains how he made the professional choice to take more long-term ownership and responsibility for his own lifestyle as a full-time expat, to ensure balance in all areas of life.
• Listen as Sam breaks down the challenge of expats and those leading a digital lifestyle to break a lot of their old mindsets in order to make the lifestyle sustainable for them.
• We discuss the concept of “nomad burnout” as Sam explains what led to his decision to live for an extended period of time as an expat in Scandinavia.
• Sam details how the Danes have a very different concept of what entails “friendship” and the difficulty of breaking into pre-established friend groups there in Denmark.
• We dig into our shared view that the expat lifestyle is a fantastic vehicle for learning, which makes it perfect for those with a passion for learning as Sam and I both hold.
• We then discuss some of the reasons that many live vicariously through other expats instead of pulling the trigger and giving it a shot themselves. I’ve heard a ton of these before!
• Sam lays out some of the top reasons that some expats end up burning out from the lifestyle. Be sure to listen in for his advice on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
• Listen to Sam’s insights on the key to learning a new language. Hint: there are no shortcuts!

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Website: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact/Grab My New Book On Being A Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Visas

CONCLUSION

Sam and I have a lot in common when it comes to our passion for travel as a challenge to learn and grow from. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from his efforts and struggles as an expat, and this discussion is a great example of the value of becoming an expat and what it can bring to your life.

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John Perkins is the author of the legendary book Confessions of an Economic Hitman, which first appeared on the show in Episode 71.

He has now published an updated version of the book titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition – China’s EHM Strategy; Ways to Stop the Global Takeover, featuring 12 new chapters breaking down how China has essentially become the world’s “economic hitman.”

Longtime listeners will surely recognize that John and I share some differing world views, and I certainly do not endorse his beliefs on things like white supremacy, climate change, vegetarianism and feminism, to name a few. Nonetheless, his experience and insights are incredibly valuable, and you will certainly learn a ton from this conversation. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

• Listen in to hear John explain in detail what an “Economic Hitman” – or “EHM” strategy is from his own personal experience implementing it on behalf of first-world nations and banking elites and how he came to understand the dark side of what he was doing. 
• John details the predatory nature of the EHM strategy and the devastating effects it has had on third-world nations. You won’t believe the shocking statistics about the average age in Africa.  
• Hear John reveal the nefarious methods the EHM strategists use to manipulate statistics like GDP to display positive effects on the economy while the underlying reality paints a much bleaker picture for the citizens of the nations targeted by it.
• Then we discuss  the difference between honest entrepreneurship – the kind that I practice in my business – and “cronyism” or “predatory capitalism.”
• John explains how China has shifted its own economic hitman strategy under President Xi Jinping over the last ten years and their nefarious motivations for doing so. 
• We dig into what John describes as the “death economy” – as the EHM competition between the leaders of China and the United States wreaks economic havoc across the globe.
• John and I further discuss current global political issues and the different levels of attention conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen receive from the media and the general public.
• John drives home how many individuals have embraced changes in the last three years and the need to change our perception of our current socio-economic and governmental systems.
• We discuss the very different perceptions of “success” in Latin America and how things like spending time with family and friends often take higher priority than the gain of material goods in that region. 
• Lastly, we discuss China’s increasingly interwoven relationship with Latin America and the impacts, both positive and negative, on the region.

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HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with John Perkins as much as I did. While we have very different worldviews, and I certainly don’t endorse all of his beliefs, John is an absolute hero for the work he has done exposing the nature of our corrupt global systems of banking and government.

When it comes to the nature of our global systems, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better expert than John Perkins. I know you’ll get great value from this conversation!

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Today, I am going to share a conversation I had on The Tom Woods Show. This interview has gotten such a great response since it first aired that I wanted to share it here with you to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Tom didn’t let me off easy and really put me on the hot seat, bringing up a ton of objections that many who are first hearing about the expat lifestyle tend to come up with.

Answering Common Expat Objections

• In this discussion, I respond to some common “black pilled” takes that Tom has heard about the negative side of expatriation, dispelling the notion that the advantages you can achieve outside your country of birth aren’t all that great when you break it down.
• There is no Shangri-La – no perfect libertarian country in the world. It does not exist. But that’s not to be said that we can’t get more freedom in our lives by being overseas or by jurisdiction shopping.
• I explain to Tom exactly what FATCA – the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act –  is and how it works, and why it’s even caused some Americans to go as far as to renounce their U.S. citizenship!
• I address Tom’s concern that whatever problems you have in the U.S., they may very well be worse outside the U.S., as was the case in certain countries when it came to COVID restrictions.
• Tom and I talk about how Americans can utilize the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to greatly reduce their tax burden while living overseas.
• I break down the concept of citizenship by investment and how the process typically unfolds for those with substantial funds to invest overseas.
• I lay out the many reasons to have a second passport, even if you do not plan to live outside your home country!
• I provide some definitive first steps to take for those that have caught the expat bug and are ready to take their expat journey to the next level.

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THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

We also discussed the Expat Money Summit a bit, and even though this was from last year, we will be doing another summit this year, so you can head to this link and grab a FREE ticket to the largest expat event of the year.

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s conversation on The Tom Woods Show. Tom is an excellent interviewer, and I loved how he pressed me on some of the common objections people who are first learning about the expat lifestyle often hold. These are questions that don’t often come up here on the Expat Money Show, where I primarily interview those who are already on the expat journey, so it was a great change of pace.

This is the perfect episode to share with a friend or family member who has expressed interest in the expat lifestyle but has been hesitant to pursue it further due to many of the objections addressed in this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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James Baker is a Certified Public Accountant and international tax expert. He helps expats and foreign nationals grow their businesses and protect their wealth with custom tax planning strategies tailored for US expats and foreign nationals alike. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JAMES,

• Listen in to hear James talk about helping non-residents use US companies and bank accounts to save money on taxes.
• We dig into the US as an offshore jurisdiction and how the systems function.
• We talk about strong asset protection and wealth protection laws in the USA and that most CPAs don’t understand that the US is the largest tax haven in the world. 
• One of the biggest concerns Jim’s clients have is about information sharing. It’s a big concern, and listen to why that is.
• If you are a tax resident of any country outside the US, doing a service business, an e-commerce business, or some kind of coaching business, Jim shares a ton of information for you. 
• Understanding the tax laws of the country you live in or pay taxes to is highly important. It’s one of the many aspects of my business that I help people with daily.
• Jim lets us in on his favourite states for setting up structures and what you should look for.
• The bottom line is Jim can help you and your business make more money and pay less in taxes. 

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HOW TO REACH JAMES BAKER

www.expatmoneyshow.com/cpa to book a call with Jim.

CONCLUSION

Jim and I have been working together for several years now, and I trust him with my clients. We had a lot of people asking for a podcast about the US as a tax haven. Well, here is an amazing conversation with Jim Baker. Enjoy!

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Today, I’m going to discuss expat life in Aruba. I visited the country for a week in early January to really understand the immigration process, what taxes were like for individuals and businesses, and what the cost of living and lifestyle could offer an expat interested in living there.

In Today’s Episode, We Talk About

• Great tips on the real estate market in Aruba. What the cost of buying a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath villa in a private community looks like and what it could cost you to live in Aruba.
• The not-so-simple steps to understanding land tax issues if you chose to live in Aruba. I break it down so that you at least will have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into when making Aruba your permanent home.
• What you can expect to pay in income tax if you become a permanent tax resident, and how you can avoid the ‘other’ taxes!
• Ins and outs of a Timeshare. Is it a good idea or should you steer clear of them? Is Aruba different when it comes to timeshares? Listen in to my experience sitting down for 2 hours with a salesman that at the end we wanted to vomit blood!
• Why it’s vitally important to understand what the free trade zone is all about and how it can help your business grow exponentially.
• Best strategies for living and working in Aruba. If this is your country of choice, you will not want to miss this episode!
• Finally, listen in as I talk about the Covid restrictions to enter Aruba and how much fun we had renting a vehicle and really getting to know the island of Aruba!

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You can watch our YouTube video 

CONCLUSION

I absolutely loved Aruba (as a tourist) and if you are into Island Living, then this might be a great place to look as an expat. As I mentioned, Covid didn’t seem to be a big deal there, and if you are a big water lover and enjoy international cuisine, you’ll love listening to this episode!

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Today you will hear my recent interview with my friend Chase Warrington on his podcast called About Abroad. I really loved this episode because we talked about some important things, like travel, mindset, taxes, citizenship, 2nd residencies, my school, and so many other things.

Back in 2021, Chase Warrington was on my podcast, episode 157, so if you enjoy our conversation today, go and check out the episode I did with him.

HERE’S WHAT CHASE AND I TALKED ABOUT IN DETAIL:

• Why there is not just one way to do things, and why it’s so important to find what’s good for you, find your peeps, your tribe and when you do, how it can change your life!
• Listen in when I talk about the very best thing I have ever done in my life, what that is and how you can be a part of it.
• I talk with Chase Warrington about how I started travelling over 20 years ago and why it became part of my life, the reasons why I can do what I do in this crazy world.
• The most important lessons I learned from spending time in a government-run school and what made me so passionate about starting my own international school based on totally different concepts and ideas.
• Listen in as I talk about my superpower! Why I am able to do the things I do and why I’ve accomplished so much in my life. You can have this too!
• The benefits of having an international family. What does that look like in 2022 and what will life look like in 20 years for my children?
• Why it’s so important for your children to speak multiple languages and how that is even possible for a 5-year-old child to speak English, Spanish and Mandarin fluently with German on the way, that has never stepped foot in a school.
• The 3 most important ways to recreate the social aspect of a child’s life who attends school in a virtual world.
• How and why I became a freedom fighter and how I help my clients legally reduce their tax bill, using creative strategies and the benefits it has for their net worth and their investments.
• Chase and I talk about how our entire life is based on experiences, what those experiences have been and if you haven’t had great ones yet, why travelling the world can change your life forever! 
• For those of you listening today to my interview on Chase Warrington’s podcast or any of my episodes with any of my guests, and you’ve heard the story of my childhood and how horrible my education was, you may wonder –  why am I so confident? Where does his confidence come from… listen to this episode, we talk in detail about how and why this happened, especially at such a young age when things could have gone so horribly wrong.
• My best tips after working with private clients for years on educating children and the best ways to deal with living overseas.
• What you can do to escape the matrix this year
• Chase and I discuss my business, Expat Money, the type of client I work with and how I help these clients every day and how you can work with me too. 

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

163: Expat International School – With Mikkel Thorup

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

How To Reach Us:

ExpatSchool.io

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Conclusion

There is just a ton of really great information in this podcast. Things I do talk about but not in as much detail, and Chase asked me some very interesting questions about escaping the matrix so I had to really think about my life and how I got to where I am today. I’m really proud of my story and am glad I can use it to help and inspire others, too.

If you are an expat or an expat hopeful, you will get a ton of value from this episode. I know you’ll enjoy listening too.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Tariq Dennison, a Wealth Manager and Certified Financial Planner at GFM Asset Management, which is based out of Hong Kong and Macau. In today’s interview with Tariq Dennison, I wanted to take a 30’000 foot overview of what different individuals, young, old and with a family, might be looking at for their financial wealth.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Tax code as an expat
• Retirement plans
• Who is the ideal person for this style of investing
• Gift tax allowances
• Insurance
• Is your will up-to-date?
• Expats living overseas
• Pre high net worth individuals
• And much, much more!

HOW TO FIND TARIQ’S WORK

• www.gfmasset.com

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CONCLUSION

I can see why Tariq loves working with ‘Pre High Net Worth’ individuals. A young 22-year-old comes to him for advice, and they can plan out his/her future to ensure they take all the right steps so when retirement is around the corner, they are prepared. And these pre-high net worth individuals come to him because their parents came to him first. The parents made sure their retirement was in place and they were able to say to their children, see, we listened to the advice given to us by Tariq, we believe you should do the same.  Wow, I just love it!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Marcos Chiluisa, a business development advisor, licensed attorney and founder of EcuaAssist in Ecuador. His legal practice focuses on Real Estate, Corporate, Labor, Administrative, and Immigration counselling.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why Marcos Chiluisa is the perfect lawyer for all things immigration
• Ecuador, what is it really like? What can you expect when you move there?
• Is the immigration process easy? or difficult? and how can Marcos help
• Standard of Living
• Will you be welcomed as an expat in Ecuador
• Education – private and public schools
• Mikkel asks Marcos for examples for a typical family of four, what can they expect in a timeline and how much will immigration cost
• Language
• Different types of Visas and how they work
• Can a permanent residency visa lead to citizenship?
• What can people expect to pay in taxes? Income tax, capital gains tax, property tax, inheritance tax?
• What if you earn money outside of Ecuador, how does that work?
• And last, but certainly not least, Safety. Safety from the financial side and safety from the personal side.

HOW TO FIND MARCOS’ WORK

• www.ecuaassist.com
• You can reach out to Marcos here and either one of his team members or himself will take a 15 min free call with you to discuss Ecuador.

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CONCLUSION

Well, I can certainly tell you if I was thinking of picking up everything and moving to Ecuador, this would be the podcast for me. Marcos is brilliant, with a Ph.D. in law, he really knows what he’s talking about. He has 5 offices around the country and as an expat himself, he can empathize with your needs. If you have any questions at all, knowing Marcos as well as I do, he will be more than happy to answer them. Plus, he promised he would take care of all of my listeners, and I trust that he will.

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Vincenzo Villamena is the founder and CEO of Online Taxman, a U.S. tax accounting firm that provides hassle-free U.S. tax preparation services online to expats and international entrepreneurs. He also founded Global Expat Advisors, a sister company that specializes in global structuring and offshoring solutions. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

You will never look at doing your taxes by yourself again. Vincenzo and Mikkel discuss things like:

• Expats living overseas – what they need to do
• Why it’s important to choose a specialist
• Myths that people believe about who needs to file their taxes and how much money they make before filing (you’re going to LOVE this one)
• Who has to file
• Can you skimp on your tax accountant?
• What’s the downside of not filing properly
• Cryptocurrency
• Capital gains
• and so much more!!

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CONCLUSION

This was such an amazing interview with Vincenzo. I learned a ton, so much so that as promised above, we’re going to get him back on the podcast to just talk about Puerto Rico and Act 20/22. There is so much great information for all expats, regardless of where your country of birth is.

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It’s great to be back! It’s been a few months since I’ve had the opportunity to sit down at my desk, put on headphones, and interview some of the most brilliant minds in the expat space. I’m happy to announce that today, I had an amazing conversation with Mr. Warren Black from WealthSafe.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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CONCLUSION

I had a ton of fun with this interview with Warren Black from Wealth Safe. He is a die-hard libertarian, like me, so we had a lot to chat about. I know you’ll love this interview as much as I do. Make sure to sign up for my newsletter, I know you’ll get a ton of value from it.

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Maurice Glazer is the CEO and founder of Glazer Financial Network who started out as a bookkeeper at the age of 17. He has preceded to work in financial services for more than 6 decades (let that sink in for a moment).

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Maurice Glazer: Began in the tax game at age 7; family of entrepreneurs emphasized the need for a bookkeeper; tax laws have become more complex; importance of having a tax expert for compliance
• Plan to Plan: Maurice’s rule for success; Glazer Financial Network’s growth strategy over 6 decades; stories of helping companies and individuals with tax compliance and offshore voluntary disclosure
• Offshore Voluntary Disclosure: Program for taxpayers with potential criminal liability or civil penalties for not reporting foreign financial assets; provides protection from criminal liability and terms for resolving civil tax and penalties; importance of understanding tax compliance for foreign assets
• Expat Tax Experts: Created by Maurice Glazer and Glazer Financial Network for American expats; advantages include over 50 years of experience, income tax preparation, personalized service, FBAR and FATCA filing
• Importance for American Citizens Overseas: Emphasis on ensuring tax compliance; recommended for those unsure of their tax status

HOW TO FIND GLAZER’S WORK:

• Website: http://www.GazerFinancial.com
• Or:      www.ExpatTaxExpert.net
• Email Address:  Mglazer@glazerfinancial.com
• Office:          972-385-0007

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CONCLUSION

Such an informative episode with Maurice Glazer. I tell my audience on an ongoing basis how important being tax complaint is and what can happen when you do not follow the rules. I’ve always led my personal and business life being compliant and doing things the right way. When I have important documents I trust my lawyer to look over the paperwork to make sure I am not signing something I shouldn’t. And when it comes to tax laws and preparation, I call on my ever-so-important tax accountant.  They always save me money, so why in the world would I ever try to go it alone.

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In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we interview Oliver Wagner to talk about a very controversial subject. That is, how to renounce US citizenship.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Not for 99% of the population, but valuable for a specific audience
• Lack of reliable information for Americans wanting to renounce citizenship
• Reasons why some people choose to renounce citizenship
• Americans are taxed on worldwide income, leading to significant annual taxes
• Interview is a dense Masterclass by a CPA specializing in renouncing citizenship

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CONCLUSION

Renouncing your US Citizenship is a deeply personal decision and you should never allow anyone to influence you one way or another if it is right for you. My goal with this interview with Olivier Wagner is to really paint a clear picture of all the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship so you have a much clearer picture of how to renounce US citizenship and if it is the right decision for you.

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David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn’t want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more!

• What’s hot for Expat communities
• What pushing through looks like
• Being resilient
• Overcoming adversity
• Travel vision for the future and what that looks like
• How to build a really really successful business

BOOKS WE DISCUSS:

• The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5 By Taylor Pearson
• The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time  By MJ DeMarco
• 4 Hour Work Week By Tim Ferris
• Topgrading By Bradford D. Smart, PhD
• Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000!   By Michael E Gerber

HOW TO FIND DAVID’S WORK:

• https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com

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CONCLUSION

On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn’t that really what we all strive for.

It’s all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode.

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