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There are places where one can live like a king on a peasants budget... but they aren't in the US. If you're going to move abroad, you're going to be faced with some unique challenges, especially if you have children. We know, because we've experienced it. The process of actually moving abroad is one that can be difficult, and it requires a great deal of planning and consideration. Of course, one can always just put everything in storange and leave with a few suitcases... and decide later what to do with the "stuff" back home. This strategy has certain advantages that are not to be dismissed. More than anything else, moving abroad requires the courage to make a decision and follow through with it. After that, it's all logistics and support.
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Making Grave Mistakes
Derrick Sambrook
One of the last things people want to do is plan for their death, but it's a critical issue for anyone who moves abroad. It's possible to provide some asset security, estate planning and enhance your freedom, but it requires making some plans. . . . keep reading
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Margarita Housing Market Report
You've read stories on Escape Artist and other websites about the real estate market on Margarita? Here's the latest on where the market is at right now and where we think it's going in the coming months. Revised for 2009. . . . keep reading
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An Expat's Trip To The US
What's it like to visit the US after living outside the country for several years? We had an opportunity to learn the answer to this question on our recent month-long trip to the US. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . . keep reading
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When is enough... enough?
OK: We've finally had enough of the questions about "Why would you leave the US and move to some God-forsaken country ruled by a dictator?" Here is our answer for the moment, and we think it pretty much speaks for itself. . . . keep reading
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On The Subject Of Courage
Most of us have the experience of the change of seasons. As Summer grows late, there comes a day when the wind blows from a different direction and one can sense the change that's in the air. The day is still warm but the realization is there that Summer is just about over and Fall is here... and that means Winter is coming. . . . keep reading
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What Happened To My Country?
Sooner or later the way you live your life boils down to how well the country you live in is doing; and it's measured in many different ways. Some look only at the economy, some look at general trends, some look at civil liberties and some just look at a matrix of their own choosing. No matter how you slice it, the U.S. is on the fast track to oblivion. Here are some "signposts" and observations on what is coming. . . . keep reading
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Greed Is An Amazing Thing
There are many opportunities to get in trouble in this world, and greed has a way of increasing the opportunity for trouble by an order of magnitude. Moving overseas simply exposes you to more opportunities to get in trouble. Here's an example . . . keep reading
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21st Century Cowboys
In our work with Americans moving abroad, we often wind up in discussions about their motives for leaving their country of birth. We've come to accept the view that American expatriates represent the "cowboys" of the 21st Century. Like it or not, outlook on life matters, and here's what we see from our vantage point far from the U.S. . . . keep reading
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Avoiding Venezuelan Taxes
Leaving the US gets you a generous tax exemption for U.S. Federal Tax purposes, but being resident in Venezuela means that you acquire a tax liability in Venezuela. Fortunately this can be dealt with and most taxes can be avoided, but it has to be done correctly. Here's how to do it. . . . keep reading
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The Latest Word On The Street
July 1, 2006
In Venezuela, quite frequently the local "grapevine" can tell you what's going to happen long before the government issues a press release. We also remind ourselves that no rumor is judged to be true until it's been officially denied. Here's what we're hearing right now. . . . keep reading
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Real Estate Development
