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Above Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus's main tourist town, perched in the foothills of the Kyrenia Mountain Range, is the unbelievably beautiful...

After months of due diligence and negotiation...Dozens of calls and even more emails...The deals for my 2022 Global Property Virtual...

Kathleen and I are en route today from Paris to Lisbon in time to host this week’s Live And Invest...

Today, Valentine's Day, reminds us all, wherever in the world we are, that love is something to be celebrated. But...

Other than for random, one-off real estate investment opportunities, Ecuador has never been high on my list of top offshore...

If you're interested in living, retiring, or working in the Old World, you have more options than ever in history....

Here are three pandemic-era options for acquiring a second passport and establishing residency overseas—some new, some existing but offered now...

In the last issue, I began telling you about the biggest aspects of moving overseas—the things that, in my experience...

My first trip to Belize, about 30 years ago, was organized courtesy of the Belize Tourism Authority. I was a...

We here at Live and Invest Overseas receive more questions to do with collecting Social Security and using Medicare while...

“How do I collect my Social Security while living abroad?” is one of the most frequently-asked question we receive here...

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is one of the only expat’s line of defense against the IRS. It's a...

When moving abroad, we usually recommend to not bring things like furniture, appliances, or any other household goods that would...

This week I’m hosting my annual Offshore Wealth Summit from Paris. For the first time ever, it’s a virtual event....

Years ago, a friend—a smart guy... a guy who’d been around the block... done business all over the world—engaged an...

Over the weekend I read one of those Q&A articles in a mainstream financial publication. A reader had written in...

A spouse who’s all in for retiring overseas and a spouse who isn’t entirely sure is quite common. Unfortunately, there...

The question I get more than any other is to do with structures. At every conference we host and in...

Other than “How can I move my pet overseas?”, “How can I find a vet once I’ve made the move...

I’ve been reviewing the schedule of confirmed speakers for my Offshore Wealth Virtual Summit taking place later this month, to...

You have probably heard before that you should rent property before buying when moving overseas. It’s what we usually recommend...

After four months in northern Illinois, Kathleen and I are taking our leave of these United States this weekend. That...

Portugal is a country that lies along the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. To the north and...

8938. That is the number of the IRS form you have to fill out to report foreign financial assets. If...

What a world we’re living in, right? The biggest global pandemic in 100 years... continuing terrorist threats... war... famine... mass...

All the world is asking: Trump or Biden? But it’s the wrong question. You can’t control the outcome of next...

Lisbon is the second-oldest European capital, after Athens. This is a global city because of its important role in the...

Location iStock/HadrienBRUNNER Greece is the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Its geographical position makes the country European,...

When establishing a Plan B or backup residency, most people look for the easiest option... but "easiest" isn't a one-size-fits-all...

How can you keep up with your plans of moving and/or buying property overseas in the middle of a pandemic?...

As with any question related to your personal life, the answer is: It depends. It depends on how much money...

Last week my husband and I successfully renewed our residency permits here in France, and, boy, are we relieved to...

We recently wrote an article to answer the question, what is an expat? The short answer is that an expat...

There are many considerations to make when planning a move overseas, one of the most important factors to think about...

“Can I move my dog/cat overseas?” Yes, absolutely. Whether or not you can bring your furry friends along with you...

In Argentina, crisis isn’t the exceptional state of affairs. It’s the usual. Each generation of Argentines grows up watching its...

We’ve been reporting lately on your best choices for establishing alternative residency overseas… and why the right to live indefinitely in...

Friday, resident go-offshore expert Lief Simon introduced you to the best places worldwide to establish residency to cut your tax bill... even...

The United States and Eritrea, a small African nation, are the only two countries in the world to tax citizens...

We're living in unprecedented times. Times so extraordinary that it's natural to feel powerless. With all the doom and gloom...

Freedom... security... special benefits... a reduced cost of living... a new life... a new start... a better retirement... a grand...

A Plan B has never been more important than it is right now. Your all-important backup plan starts with the...

A new life overseas comes with a lot of benefits. For a start there’s the weather. Move overseas and you...

COVID-19 has been a wrecking ball to many savers and investors. Although we are still very much at the start...

Last week's Live and Invest in Italy Conference proved to be an exciting, high-profile affair. Local news stations camped out at the...

World’s Best Backup Residency, Second Citizenship, Tax Cutting, Business, And Banking Options In 2018 The offshore world is ever-changing. Legislation,...

Staying IRS Compliant As An American Abroad It’s tax time again for us Americans. That is, tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 16,...

Portugal is hot. I’ve been focusing time and attention on this country for the past two-and-a-half years. My first visit,...

Obtaining residency in a foreign country can be one of the most valuable benefits of buying real estate abroad. We...