The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

During my recent trip to the beautiful Balkan nation of Montenegro, I had the chance to sit down with my good friend Ladislas Maurice, who has lived and invested in the country for years. In this conversation, we talk a bit about immigration, taxes, company formation, etc. Enjoy this first-hand account of living in this gorgeous hidden gem in the Balkans.   TODAY’S DISCUSSION ABOUT MONTENEGRO WITH LADISLAS MAURICE Listen in to learn how my friend Ladislas became aware of Montenegro and why he quickly started getting involved in real estate projects in the country.  Discover the rapid changes to the real estate market over the last few years, spurred on by an influx of foreign investment. Tune in to learn why Montenegro has such a “Geneva vibe,” with expats from various different cultures and political backgrounds all gathering peacefully.  Is it easy to become a resident of Montenegro? Learn about the various pathways available for expats to obtain a residency in this Balkan nation. Uncover why countries like Montenegro (and much of Latin America) are a lot more “chilled out” when it comes to rules and regulations than many North Americans are used to - and why that’s a wonderful thing. Hear a full breakdown of the tax situation in Montenegro, from corporate to personal to property tax. How does it stack up to its European neighbours? Learn everything you need to know about property and real estate in Montenegro from a firsthand expert in Ladislas. For Ladislas, Montenegro is a “Plan A.” But how does it stack up as a Plan-B for expats?   DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. It features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER! You’ll hear all sorts of stories and reports from my travels signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community via both the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 313: El Salvador: Is This Emerging Latin American Nation Worth The Hype? 311: Cayman: Why This Caribbean Island Is Prime For Offshore Gold 091: The Wandering Investor Shares Insights From Around The World – Ladislas MauriceMentioned in this episode:Join Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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 MoneyJoin 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. 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With stock markets crashing, record inflation, and soaring global debt, more people than ever are coming to realize that the key to growing their wealth lies in owning tangible assets. The Expat Money Show audience, in particular, is wiser to this idea than the average person, and that’s why I knew this past weekend’s webinar would be a huge hit. If you somehow missed it, return to the last episode and listen to Part One, where my colleague Markus and I dive into all the nitty-gritty details of this investment opportunity in Nueva Asunción, Paraguay. In today’s episode, we’ll air the entire Question-and-Answer session from the webinar.  Many of those who attended this past weekend’s live are already purchasing their lots, so I encourage you to contact my colleague Markus in Paraguay ASAP at expat@paam.com.py to secure yours before they are long gone.    DON'T MISS THE NEXT LIVE WEBINAR! Be the first to know about presentations like today’s, which originally ran as a live webinar, by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   COME SEE YOUR INVESTMENT IN PERSON - JOIN US IN PARAGUAY NEXT FEBRUARY! Join our next Paraguay Luxury Exploration and Investment Tour next February 2nd-10th. Learn more here!   I'll SEE YOU AT THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. It features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   RELATED EPISODES 315: Part One - Paraguay: Holding The Keys To Future Urbanization Inside Asuncion 284: Part One  - Building Wealth In Paraguay's Real Estate Boom 273: Discover Paraguay: An In-Depth Breakdown Of Our Scouting TripMentioned 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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

Imagine holding in your portfolio the keys to the urbanization of an up-and-coming city center in one of Latin America's most promising countries. Those who attended this past weekend’s live webinar know exactly what I’m talking about -  many have already acted on it. That’s why I had my team turn this audio around quickly and release it a day early to the podcast so that more of you can take advantage of this unique opportunity in Paraguay.  Enjoy this presentation, and reach out to my colleague Markus in Paraguay ASAP at expat@paam.com.py to secure your units, as they are already going fast.   TODAY’S PRESENTATION ABOUT INVESTING IN FUTURE URBANIZATION IN ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY Listen in to meet my colleague Markus Amann and learn how he first became interested in Paraguay. Learn about Paraguay's many advantages for expats, from the cost of living to the favourable tax climate.  Uncover the conditions that make the Nueva Asunción area so primed for future urbanization.  Tune in to hear how a similar situation played out in neighbouring Bolivia - and the 10x gains that resulted from that project.  Discover how “betting on the bridge” in Nueva Asunción presents a long-term wait-and-hold strategy with tremendous upside - and hardly any downside. An investment for the patient: discover why no one should buy into this particular investment without at least a five-year timeline to hold it. Lastly, learn about the specific investment options available for investing in Nueva Asunción today. COME SEE YOUR INVESTMENT IN PERSON - JOIN US IN PARAGUAY NEXT FEBRUARY! Join our next Paraguay Luxury Exploration and Investment Tour next February 2nd-10th. Learn more here!   DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. It features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Be the first to know about presentations like today’s, which originally ran as a live webinar, by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 284: Part 1 - Building Wealth In Paraguay's Real Estate Boom 285: Part 2 - Building Wealth In Paraguay's Real Estate Boom - Q&A 273: Discover Paraguay: An In-Depth Breakdown Of Our Scouting Trip   I hope you enjoyed today's presentation, tune in to a special bonus episode tomorrow for Part Two, where we’ll share the question and answer portion of this presentation. If you had any questions pop into your mind during today’s presentation, there is an excellent chance it will be answered tomorrow.  Mentioned 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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. 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“Why Panama?” I get this question every day, especially in a world where the word “expat” is still often associated with countries like the UAE, Portugal, Singapore, and others. It was not an easy decision, and it was not one my wife and I took lightly. When we decided to leave the UAE several years ago, we spent countless hours debating the pros and cons of several countries before deciding on Panama. Since I get this question so often, I decided that this week, I would share with you a presentation I gave at last year’s Expat Money Summit, in which I lay out all the reasons we settled on Panama as our home base. This will also help give you an idea of the flavour of some of the presentations you’ll hear at this year’s Summit. And don’t worry—I never do the same presentation twice, so you’ll get all new content at this year’s Expat Money Summit.   TODAY’S EPISODE ON WHY I CHOSE PANAMA AS MY HOME BASE: Tune in to hear me first lay out the good, the bad and the ugly of the UAE and why we decided to search for another home country.  Listen in to hear about the most pleasant experience one could ever have losing a wallet when I lost mine in a taxi in the UAE.  Hear me compare the stark differences in both the cost and quality of food between the UAE and Panama.  Learn about Panama's very favourable tax situation, a big factor for many expats looking to protect their hard-earned wealth.  It’s not all about numbers. Discover all you need to know about the lifestyle in Panama and why it suits our family so well.  What about the visa options? Learn about Panama’s many residency options and which pathway we chose (an option that is, unfortunately, no longer available.) Is Panama safe? Find out what it’s like living here, how the country respects the rule of law, and whether you can legally own a gun here.  Lastly, you’ll hear what it’s been like living in Panama City and why this Latin American metropolis has become such a hub for expats.    DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. It features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Stay up to date with a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on the expat world 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.”   RELATED EPISODES 312: How Expat Money Can Help You 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study Report 265: Tips, Tricks & Strategies For Moving Abroad With Your FamilyMentioned 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate Tour

It seems like every day, a Private Client or subscriber to our newsletter asks me about El Salvador. I can’t say I necessarily blame them; with everything Bukele has done, from turning around the violent crime situation to legalizing Bitcoin, there are plenty of reasons for expats to take an interest in the direction of this emerging Latin American country.  But having not been to El Salvador myself for twenty-some-odd years, I decided to take a long weekend trip down there to meet up with a few business contacts and check out how things had progressed since I had last hitchhiked through it as a much younger man. This episode is my full report from the trip and my thoughts on El Salvador’s potential for expats.    TODAY’S EL SALVADOR TRIP REPORT: Hear about the good (I’m still thinking about the pupusas!), the bat (that’s not a typo…), and the ugly of my hotel and Airbnb stays in El Salvador. Listen in for the inside scoop on some of the quite frankly terrible things I learned about El Salvador for expats, which mostly centers around the unfavourable tax situation. What about the visas? Tune in as I discuss all the available options for expats to live legally in El Salvador. Is Bukele really going to be giving out 5,000 “free passports,” as he proclaimed in a tweet? Hear what my El Salvadoran insiders had to say. How does the proposed $1 million “Freedom Visa” stack up to other regional citizenship-by-investment programs? Hear my thoughts on this pricey offer. What about company structures? I dissect whether El Salvador could be a viable option for forming offshore companies. How does El Salvador’s banking system stack up to its neighbours? Discover what I learned about finance in the nation. Lastly, hear my final analysis of whether El Salvador could serve as a potential Plan-B destination for expats.    DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. It features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER You would have heard some tidbits about my trip already had you 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 306: Nayib Bukele's El Salvador: An Oasis of Decentralization - Dr. Jack Kruse 304: Expat News: Bukele's Bitcoin Bank, Portugal Shuns Expats, & Milei's Record Surplus 287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama's Visa Boom, & El Salvador's Pricey Citizenship   See you all next Wednesday!Mentioned 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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

Be it due to skyrocketing inflation, record government deficit spending, or overseas skirmishes making it feel like we are on the constant brink of another World War, more people than ever are taking an interest in the offer that the expat life has to protect your wealth and increase your liberty.  As more people are looking for solutions, coming across this podcast, and taking an interest in Expat Money, I decided to take some time in this week’s episode to explain what we do and how we help people just like you—people who see the problems in the world and don’t just want to sit around doom-scrolling and complaining but take action to change their situation. Expat Money is much more than just a podcast; it’s a full-scale company with close to thirty staff members spread across several continents. We offer various membership levels, the first of which is completely free.  Whether you are just “expat curious” and looking to learn more, or you are ready to move your wealth and life offshore fully, there is a level of Expat Money that is perfect for you. Enjoy today’s episode!   BECOME AN ECONOMY CLASS MEMBER OF EXPAT MONEY FOR FREE! Begin your expat journey by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   UPGRADE TO BUSINESS CLASS AND JOIN THE HUB Head over to ExpatMoney.com/go to take your Plan-B building to the next level by joining The Hub now…before the doors close again.   DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT! Whether you’re brand new to the expat world or fully along the way to crafting your Plan-B, the Expat Money Summit is a can’t-miss event. This event is fully online from Oct. 7-11 and features experts on second passports and residencies, offshore wealth protection, international real estate, insights on geopolitics, and so much more. The Summit features headline speakers like Doug Casey, Dr. Ron Paul, Marc Faber, Tom Woods, Scott Horton, Tom Luongo and more! Grab your complimentary ticket now at expatmoneysummit.com!   RELATED EPISODES 300: Living Internationally: Lessons From 300 Episodes 297: A Chilean Birth Story - Why We Went South For Baby Number Three 293: What's It Like To Work With Expat Money?   CONCLUSION My expat journey was sparked by a passion for exploring the world, experiencing new cultures, and learning how to leverage multiple residences and citizenships to build a true Plan-B and protect your wealth. My interest in entrepreneurship and finance led me to harness that passion and turn it into the company that you heard me fully describe to you in today’s episode.  Today, many people are looking toward the expat life as a solution to the problems of ever-increasing taxes, inflation, political unrest, and various other problems that have made their home countries tenuous at best. Even for those who never intend to leave their home country, there is no excuse not to have a Plan-B in place to protect your hard-earned wealth. For many of you, simply subscribing to the podcast or newsletter or attending our Expat Money Summit this October will be enough to start your expat journey, while others may be ready to act and join The Hub today.  However, for those of you who are tired of waiting for the world to burn around you and are looking to take action RIGHT NOW, you'll need to wait to get on the waiting list for the next cohort of our First Class group consulting program at ExpatMoney.com/First. If you are ready to take the leap and want everything done as efficiently as possible, fill out this form and see if we can work together one-on-one. See you all next Wednesday!Mentioned 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin 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

With inflation through the roof and a tumultuous stock market, more people than ever continue to realize the necessity of having gold as an integral part of their portfolio. But how do you keep it safe and secure from the hands of greedy governments and other malicious actors? Today’s guest is Mark Yaxley, CEO and co-founder of Strategic Wealth Preservation, an international precious metals dealer and secure storage provider headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Mark will explain why the Cayman Islands is such a hotspot for individuals looking to protect their wealth through offshore gold.   TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH MARK YAXLEY: Listen in to learn how Mark first got involved in the precious metals business and eventually started SWP in the Cayman Islands, a place he knew little about at the time. What makes the Cayman Islands so special? Learn what unique qualities give this country an international reputation as a hub for financial services.  Is Cayman safe? Find out how this small island nation stacks up to some Caribbean neighbours.  How do native Caymans feel about all the foreign investment and expat presence in their country? Mark provides insight into the relationship.  Mark provides a breakdown of the unique demographic makeup of the Cayman Islands. Uncover the extremely tax-friendly and business-friendly laws, making it a prominent offshore jurisdiction.  You will be appalled to learn how the “Covid pandemic” was used as an excuse to add complicated regulations regarding the importing and exporting of gold.  What about the visas? Mark breaks down the residency options for those looking to live and work in the Cayman Islands. Discover the exciting prospect of Cayman Enterprise City, a special economic zone within the Cayman Islands. Get the inside scoop on SWP’s brand-new vault in the Cayman Islands. From the pictures I’ve seen, this place is phenomenal!    WHERE TO FIND MARK YAXLEY Offshore Gold & Silver with SWP Email info@swpcayman.com with any questions!   GET THE LATEST EXPAT NEWS DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX! Stay in touch with us by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 279: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball - Predictions For 2024 275: Gold, Inflation and the Banking Crisis: The Outlook for 2024 - Peter Schiff 230: Goldbacks, A Viable Solution To Sound Money - Jeremy Cordon   CONCLUSION I had a blast talking to Mark and learning more about the Cayman Islands. While Cayman is a great place to do business and even to live, permanent residency can be extremely difficult to obtain, as opposed to here in Panama, where I am getting residencies for people in a month total.  Expat Money has been a partner with Mark's company, SWP, for the past year, and we’ve received nothing but positive feedback from clients and subscribers about their professionalism and ease of working with them. Be sure to open an account at expatmoney.com/gold before gold prices rise even higher.Mentioned 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only Community

Why are the wealthy leaving the U.S. in droves? Why did the country of Dominica revoke 68 passports from its’ CBI program? Are Russia and China preparing for a World War 3 scenario? Is there really a serious proposal for a 90% income tax in France? I’ll answer these questions and more as we dive into the headlines in today’s expat news segment, the fourth edition of this segment I’ve done on the show. These episodes not only help you stay informed, but they also ensure that I stay up to date on all of the latest news affecting expats around the globe, so it’s a win-win! Enjoy today’s episode!   TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS: Learn why the Caribbean country of Dominica is revoking 68 passports from its citizenship by investment program. Hear more World War 3 rumbles continue as Russia and China participate in a joint military patrol near Alaska.  Is a French politician seriously proposing a 90% income tax in France? The answer may, sadly, not even shock you anymore. Find out about the lawsuits that have led to quietly reopening its Golden Visa program to Russians. Discover the details of the Philippines’ new fast-track permanent residency program. More anti-capitalist madness coming out of Spain, you say? You better believe it, as the city of Barcelona is looking to ban short-term rentals. You read that right. Will the U.S. heed Vladimir Putin’s warning of a new Cold War if they proceed with plans to move missiles into Germany? Don’t hold your breath. Uncover the major announcement coming out of Paraguay, which puts this country on the upswing and into a select group of the most serious economies in the world. Lastly, we’ll look at the increasing trend of wealthy Americans continuing to flee the United States for greener pastures.   LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! How are you enjoying these “Expat News” segments? Visit the Expat Money Forum, join our community, and let me know your thoughts!   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 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 287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama's Visa Boom, & El Salvador's Pricey Citizenship   CONCLUSION I hope you enjoyed this fourth edition of Expat News. There’s no doubt that just about everywhere you look around the world, politicians are doing their darndest to steal your money, scare off the wealthy, and make your lives a living hell. Luckily, there are solutions out there, and expat life offers shelter from the depraved plans of corrupt politicians. If you’re enjoying these expat news episodes, be sure to let us know and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!Mentioned 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate TourJoin 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only Community

There is a decentralized revolution occurring in health care, and now the concept of voluntary health sharing has emerged as a new avenue that freedom-minded expats can use to protect themselves and their families in the event of unexpected injury or illness.  That's what today's guest, Andy Schoonover, joins me to discuss. Andy is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth. The company uses a voluntary crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills and can even help them when they are overseas.   TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANDY SCHOONOVER Listen in to hear how Andy’s personal experience with the U.S. healthcare system led him to create CrowdFund as a solution to the outrageous prices and lack of transparency. You will be shocked to learn about the medical procedure for Andy’s daughter that a U.S. insurance company deemed “unnecessary.”  Discover why the doctor-patient relationship in the U.S. has been replaced by the doctor-insurance company relationship, leaving the patient by the wayside. Learn just why healthcare is so much more expensive in the U.S. than just about anywhere else on Earth. Why are Americans so obese in comparison to the rest of the world? Andy digs into the root causes of such poor health trends in the U.S., even while having some of the best doctors in the world. Uncover why Western medicine often misses the mark by focusing solely on treating symptoms while often neglecting the underlying health issues that cause them. Hear Andy and me explain why a strong community—like the one we have built here at Expat Money—is essential to a functioning healthcare system. Discover how the CrowdHealth model of voluntary health sharing was inspired by how similar communities, such as those in Kenya as well as the Amish. What type of people typically join the Crowd Health community? You won’t be surprised to hear a lot of similar qualities  Lastly, find out how Crowd Health can help expats when they experience unexpected medical issues while overseas. WHERE TO FIND ANDY SCHOONOVER  Learn more: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com - use promo code EXPAT for a discount Follow Andy Schoonover on X   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Stay in touch with us by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 306: Nayib Bukele's El Salvador: An Oasis of Decentralization - Dr. Jack Kruse 283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study Report 153: Creating A Support Network For The Worlds' Poorest - Gret Glyer   CONCLUSION It was great speaking to someone like Andy, who truly understands, from firsthand experience, the problems with the health insurance model and how decentralization and voluntary action provide the solution. Having a backup plan for catastrophic health issues that might crop up is a crucial part of any Plan-B, so I hope this conversation inspires others to seek solutions like the one presented today. Mentioned 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 MoneyOur Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate Tour

An off-grid community full of freedom-minded families and individuals situated in Panama’s highlands just fifteen minutes from the beach? This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality I unveiled in yesterday’s episode, in which my friend Patrick Hiebert joined me to put Veritas Panama on full display. First, if you didn’t catch yesterday’s episode, go back to episode 307 and listen before this one so that you will have the full context of the project as we dive into the question and answer session from the original live webinar today.  If you have questions about Veritas Panama, how to buy a lot, how to build a home there, etc., there’s a good chance they will be answered in today’s episode.  To secure your lot or inquire further, email expat@EcoVillages.life immediately, as these lots are already flying off the market.   TODAY’S Q & A SESSION ABOUT VERITAS PANAMA How will water be allocated within the Veritas Village community? Tune in to fully understand how this unique community is equipped to determine important issues like this.  Can lots and homes be financed in Veritas Village? Hear Parick lay out the various pricing and financing options. Will Veritas Village be filled with random expats who get a case of “Margarita Madness” and decide to purchase property on a whim? Find out how the community maintains its authenticity.  What about HOA fees? Learn how the (very low) maintenance fees are determined and collected at Veritas Village.  Can Veritas Village provide passive income? Discover how you can residents will be able to rent their property  What does the general makeup of Veritas Village look like? Is it mostly retirees, young couples with children, etc? Hear from Pat how this has already changed since COVID. How is the internet in Panama’s highlands? Outside the spoiler that this entire presentation was done by Patrick live from Veritas Village. He lays out how the community is able to have such great internet.  Whether you knew you wanted it or not, by the end of this discussion, my enthusiasm for a butterfly garden will infect every listener of this show! Listen as Patrick lays out the details of Veritas Village’s solar-powered electrical system and how it keeps the community completely self-sufficient and off-grid. Lastly, learn about the diverse ecosystem within Veritas Panama and how the community at large takes care of and works with the local environment instead of against it.   FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VERITAS PANAMA https://veritaspanama.com/ Email: expat@EcoVillages.life   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Be the first to know about presentations like today’s, which originally ran as a live webinar, by signing up for our email newsletter. You’ll receive a steady stream of my opinions and plenty of news and updates about the expat community. Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 307: Part One - Secure Your Family's Future: Off-Grid Living In Panama's Highlands 300: Living Internationally: Lessons From 300 Episodes 228: Nicaragua As A Safe Haven: Exploring Residency Options   CONCLUSION It’s only been a few days since Veritas Panama was first unveiled to the public, and I can tell you these lots are already going fast. As I always say about anything related to your Plan-B, there is simply no time to waste, and if you are serious about surrounding yourself with freedom-minded people like yourselves - people who won’t judge you for your “crazy” political ideas or your dreams of living abroad.  I am so proud to have partnered with Patrick on this project and helped bring it to fruition. Be sure to email Patrick and Andrea at expat@ecovillages.life right away, and I hope to see you as one of my neighbours down the road!Mentioned in this episode:Our Hub Membership Is Open!For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/goJoin The Hub - Our Paid Members Only CommunityJoin 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 MoneyJoin 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 MoneyJoin Me In Panama For Our Next TourI have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last… If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate Tour