The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

It’s no secret I am a big fan of Latin America. I’ve called Panama my home for the past five years, and my last two children were born in Chile and Brazil. Why are so many freedom-minded individuals and families choosing Latin America as their expat destination? Today’s guest, my good friend Andrea Martinez, is here to share her insights. Originally from Ecuador and now living in Panama, Andrea has firsthand experience with the expat lifestyle. As a former pediatrician turned real estate developer, she has helped countless families make the transition to Latin America. In this episode, Andrea breaks down why more people than ever are fleeing high-tax, more expensive countries in favour of the freedoms and opportunities found south of the border. Enjoy!   TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANDREA MARTINEZ HIEBERT Tune in to learn why migration to Latin America has doubled in the last decade and what’s driving the trend. Discover how weather, taxation, and government overreach are pushing people to look South of the Border for their "Plan-B." Listen as Andrea explains how affordable Latin American real estate offers expats a chance to live in luxury at a fraction of Western prices. Understand why cultural and political shifts in the West—especially regarding education and family values—are prompting concerned parents to relocate to Latin America.  Hear Andrea’s thoughts on Latin America’s strong family bonds and why this region remains protective of parental rights. Learn about the taxation advantages in much of Latin America and how certain residency programs allow individuals to keep more of their hard-earned income. Get a sneak peek into Andrea’s work developing self-sustainable communities for like-minded expats looking to start fresh. By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of why Latin America is an expat hotspot and why it just may help you fulfill your offshore dreams.    SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Keep updated on the latest news affecting expats and a steady stream of my opinions, travel stories, and more by subscribing to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15 Ready to see Latin America for yourself? Join the Expat Money community and come down to Panama for the Wealth, Freedom, and Passport Conference, March 14-15.  This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 20+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. VIP Tickets are already sold out, and general admission tickets are going fast. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   RELATED EPISODES 338: Former Walmart Exec Finds Freedom Abroad - Xenia Schneider 328: 5 Years As An Expat In Panama - Susan James 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study ReportMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Many dream of quitting their jobs to travel the world, but few actually do it—especially after spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 company. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Xenia Schneider, did when she left a thriving corporate career at WalMart to pursue a life of full-time travel and personal freedom. In this episode, Xenia shares how she went from boardroom meetings and a typical American lifestyle to living simply with just a backpack—and why she’s never looked back.  Enjoy!   TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH XENIA SCHNEIDER Tune in to discover what motivated Xenia to leave a thriving corporate career at Walmart in pursuit of the expat lifestyle. Find out how Xenia discovered the joy of living simply with just a backpack. Learn how travel became her personal act of resistance during the COVID years. Gain insight into the German mindset and learn why I seem to connect so well with Germans. Xenia and I explore the meaning of a “family of choice” and why it’s an essential part of building a new life abroad. Discover how Xenia turned political frustration into a mission to help others achieve more freedom. Take a peek behind the curtain to learn how Xenia and I often end up playing the role of psychologists or therapists while guiding people through their Plan-B. By the end of this conversation, you will be inspired to take control of your freedom and start designing your ideal life abroad right away.   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Keep up to date on the latest news affecting expats, as well as maintain a steady stream of my opinions, travel stories, and more by subscribing to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15 Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 20+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. VIP Tickets are entirely sold out, and general admission tickets are going fast. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   RELATED EPISODES 333: Spanish Lawyer Investing In Africa, Caribbean & Latin America – Rafael Millan 328: 5 Years As An Expat In Panama - Susan James 326: Paraguay Potential: Investing Offshore For Fun And AdventureMentioned in this episode:Grab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & Silver

How often do you get to meet a sitting president? Well, last week, I did just that when I had the incredible opportunity to meet Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on two major experiences from the past week—my in-person interview with Panamanian immigration officials as I work toward citizenship and an exclusive luncheon where I met President Peña. First, I’ll take you inside my recent interview with Panamanian immigration officials, a key step in my citizenship process. And yes, I had to do it entirely in Spanish. Then, I’ll share how I managed to slip away from Chinese New Year’s celebrations with my family to attend a luncheon with the President of Paraguay, plus what I learned about the growing ties between Panama and Paraguay—two fantastic Plan-B destinations for expats. Enjoy the episode, and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15 Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025!  This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 20+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Our VIP Tickets are already sold out, and only general admission tickets remain. Seating is very limited, so head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE EXPAT WORLD Sign up for any of our newsletters, like the EMS Pulse and the Expat Sunday Times, to stay up-to-date with a steady stream of news and my opinions on the expat world. Download my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships,” today, and you’ll be signed up for both!   RELATED EPISODES 336: Update: Panama Citizenship & Brazil Trip 299: Expat News: Panama's New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study ReportMentioned in this episode:Grab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & Silver

As many of you know, I’ve been a resident of Panama for over five years, and I’m now in the process of pursuing my Panamanian citizenship. In today’s episode, I share an update on my latest (and somewhat nerve-wracking...) step in this journey. If you’re one of many listeners considering a second citizenship in Panama, you’ll definitely want to hear about this part of the process. I also provide a recap of my recent trip to Brazil, where I met with a business partner and toured an exciting real estate project. Brazil has so much to offer in terms of investment opportunities, and I’m thrilled to share a little bit more about the region I am investing in.  Enjoy today’s episode, and I’ll see you right back here next Wednesday!   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15 Join us in Panama in less than two months for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE EXPAT WORLD Sign up for any of our newsletters, like the EMS Pulse and the Expat Sunday Times, to stay up-to-date with a steady stream of news and my opinions on the expat world. Download my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships,” today, and you’ll be signed up for both!   RELATED EPISODES 328: 5 Years As An Expat In Panama  322: Expat News: Panama Keeps Investor Visa Price, Trump to End Double Taxation Of Expats? 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study ReportMentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Long-time listeners know I was born in Canada, but it’s been a long time since I’ve considered it “home.” Today’s guest is a lifelong Canadian who has been podcasting for the past six years about faith, family, life in Canada and the topics that divide us. Shaun Newman has spent years questioning the systems around him, from the hockey rink to the political arena, offering his unique perspective from inside a rapidly declining Canada. In this episode, Shaun joins the show to explain Canada's horrifying slide toward socialism over the last decade. We discuss Trudeau’s recent “resignation” and why a country so rich in resources struggles under socialism. Shaun unpacks the devastating impact of Canada’s socialist policies and explains how these policies have eroded individual freedoms in the Great White North.   TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH SHAUN NEWMAN Tune in to find out how Shaun convinced me to travel to my native Canada for his Cornerstone Forum last year—it wasn’t easy! Hear Shaun’s take on Trudeau’s “resignation” and what we can expect from the next Prime Minister. Learn why Canada should be one of the wealthiest countries in the world - and how its descent into socialism has hampered its potential. Uncover the truth about Canada’s insane “carbon tax” and all the shocking ways Canadians are being taxed.  Will Trump make Canada the next U.S. state? Shaun and I discuss Trump’s claims about the future of Canada’s relationship with the U.S.  Shaun and I explore the success of leaders like Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei and whether Canada can find its own visionary leader to guide them toward freedom. Listen as Shaun unpacks the UN’s Agenda 2030 and its implications for Canadian sovereignty. Hear Shaun’s thoughts on an offshore Plan-B and whether he’d consider the expat life if Canada continues in the wrong direction. Learn about Canada’s horrifying “medically assisted dying” (MAID) program and the shocking statistics about how it’s being used.  By the end of this episode, you’ll fully understand why so many Canadians are reaching out to craft offshore Plan-Bs or considering leaving Canada altogether.   WHERE TO FIND SHAUN NEWMAN: Check out the Shaun Newman Podcast  Follow Shaun Newman On X   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA CITY, MARCH 14-15 Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE EXPAT WORLD Sign up for any of our newsletters, like the EMS Pulse and the Expat Sunday Times, to stay up-to-date with a steady stream of news and my opinions on the expat world. Download my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships,” today, and you’ll be signed up for both!   RELATED EPISODES 332: A Red-Pilled New Year's 331: 2025's Greatest Hits: The Year In Review 325: Trump’s Election & What It Means for Your Offshore Plan-BMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Many of us love exploring off-the-radar countries few people have even heard of, but how many actually invest and build businesses there? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Rafael Millan—better known as Rafa—has been doing for nearly two decades. From Europe to Africa and eventually South America, Rafa’s journey is packed with both invaluable lessons and crazy stories. In this episode, Rafa shares how his expat journey led him to invest and do business in “wild frontier” nations like Mali and The Gambia. We’ll dive into the obstacles of doing business in Europe today, the vital role of finding the right business partners, and why Rafa considers Paraguay his ultimate investment haven.  Enjoy! TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH RAFAEL MILLAN Find out how Rafa’s bilingual upbringing in Europe prepared him for an international life at an early age.  Discover why Paraguay captured Rafa’s business attention and why it checked all the boxes to become his “final destination” for investment.  Uncover some of the off-the-radar countries Rafa has been invested in - places you would never even think of, like Mali and the Gambia. Learn about the sad fate that befell the once-promising country of Mali after the “Arab Spring” and the fall of Gaddafi in Libya.  Tune in as Rafa shares a wild story about how one of his business partners in Africa ended up in a slightly different line of work. Listen to hear how Rafa’s experiences in war-torn countries led him to appreciate the peace of mind of doing business in a country like Paraguay. Rafa and I discuss the importance of finding the right business partners. If we had to do all this ourselves, we would never get anything done! Are Europe’s best years behind it? Hear from Rafa why doing business in Europe has become so difficult.  By the end of this conversation, you’ll gain key insights into investing internationally and hear a few entertaining stories!   HOW TO CONTACT RAFAEL MILLAN Email: expat@greenparana.com   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Keep up to date on the latest news affecting expats, as well as maintain a steady stream of my opinions, travel stories, and more by subscribing to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15 Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   RELATED EPISODES 326: Paraguay Potential: Investing Offshore For Fun And Adventure 295: OffBeat Escapes: Exploring Contrarian Plan B Locations - Brian Greco 273: Discover Paraguay: An In-Depth Breakdown Of Our Scouting TripMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Do you remember your own 'red pill moment'—that eye-opening experience that made you question everything you'd been taught and see the world through a new lens? For this first episode of 2025, I sat down with members of the Expat Money team to discuss our personal 'red pill moments.' From education to healthcare to legal systems, we share pivotal experiences that challenged our beliefs and reshaped how we view the world. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget—you can meet the team this March at the Wealth, Freedom, and Passports Conference!   BRING YOUR OFFSHORE PLAN-B TO LIFE: THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15! Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER You would have already heard about many of these new items if you had been subscribed to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 328: 5 Years As An Expat In Panama 294: Mikkel Unfiltered: A Raw Take On The Expat World 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study ReportMentioned in this episode:Grab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Another year has come and gone, and this show has been a running log of my travels, adventures, and conversations with some of the brightest minds in the offshore world. Today, we’ll look back at the highlights of 2024—from my adventures to places like El Salvador, Chile, and the Balkans to the invaluable insights shared by guests like Joshua Sheats, Laszlo Kiss, and more. So grab a coffee—or maybe some eggnog—and let’s dive into the best moments of the year!   BRING YOUR OFFSHORE PLAN-B TO LIFE: THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15! Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER You would have already heard about many of these new items if you had been subscribed to our newsletter. Not only will you receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, but sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 329: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball For 2025: What Will Happen Next? 313: El Salvador: Is This Emerging Latin American Nation Worth The Hype? 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study ReportMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry...

Political upheaval in France, Trump’s threats against the BRICS nations, and Panama’s historic move to join Mercosur—there’s no shortage of major headlines to unpack in the month or so since the last edition of Expat News.  The geopolitical winds have been shifting rapidly - from the collapse of Macron’s fragile political coalition to the sudden fall of Assad’s regime in Syria. Meanwhile, Panama’s new associate membership in South America’s trade bloc signals exciting opportunities for investors and businesses looking to expand into the region. This is just a taste of what's ahead as we dive into all the news relevant to the expat world on this week’s Expat News!   TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS: Listen in as I break down the political turmoil in France after Macron’s fragile coalition recently collapsed.  Tune in as I react to Trump’s threats against the BRICS countries and the absurd tariffs he has proposed should they proceed with a BRICS currency. Find out how Panama’s new associate membership in Mercosur creates opportunities for trade and investment in the region. Hear me analyze how the sudden collapse of Bashar Assad in Syria might affect the Turkey-Russia relations within BRICS. Learn about a brand new CBI program in a little-known island country - is it worth a look? Unpack the legislative battle in Spain over ending their Golden Visa program. Hear my thoughts on the impeachment of President Yoon and its implications for South Korea’s political landscape. Discover which small African nation is offering up a unique gold-backed lifetime residency program.   BRING YOUR PLAN-B TO LIFE AT THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, PANAMA CITY, MARCH 14-15, 2025 Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large in-person conference, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025! This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 20+ of our most trusted partners to bring your offshore Plan-B to life! Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!   STAY UP-TO-DATE ON THE LATEST EXPAT NEWS & INFORMATION You would have already heard about many of these new items if you had been subscribed to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now, and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   ARTICLES MENTIONED: The French Government Collapses: Another Wake-Up Call Trump Threatens Tariffs Over BRICS Currency Impact of Assad’s Fall On Turkey-BRICS Ties   RELATED EPISODES 322: Expat News: Panama Keeps Investor Visa Price, Trump to End Double Taxation Of Expats? 310: Expat News: Why The Wealthy Are Leaving The US, Dominica Revokes Passports, A 90% Tax In France 304: Expat News: Bukele's Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei's Record SurplusMentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverGrab Your Complementary Ticket To This Year's SummitMore than 40 Experts with Decades of Experience Reveal how to Reclaim your Freedom Abroad, Legally Reduce Your Tax Bill, and Maximize Your Returns with ZERO fear or Worry... Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money

Doug Casey, founder of International Man and best-selling author, joins to share his bold predictions for 2025. He reveals the top region for escaping 'wokeness' and recounts a jaw-dropping real estate triumph in Hong Kong during the '80s. Dive into discussions about the future of Argentina under Javier Milei and an unexpected South American investment hotspot. Doug also forecasts gold and silver price trends and shares crucial advice for navigating the upcoming year—insights you won’t want to miss!