Unusual story of very late stage “Baby Boomer” who finds herself out of time and nearly out of money, having also bought a home in another country – using her retirement fund.
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Currency arbitrage makes Americans think many countries are inexpensive
Life is not inexpensive in the local currency earned by the local population. Some places are inexpensive to Americans due to the strong U.S. dollar and currency conversion into the local currency.
Continue readingEmigration: Large portion of Americans abroad have dual citizenship
Up to one half of all “Americans” living abroad may be in just 4 countries (Mexico, Canada, India and the Philippines) and many have dual citizenship through birth or right of descent ancestry.
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Most Media Stories of Americans Moving Abroad Are Misleading
About 2/3ds of the “This American moved abroad” stories in the media involve people who were already dual citizens, married a foreigner, or had a right of descent ancestry immigration privilege.
Continue readingTax issues for Americans moving abroad can be complex
Tax issues for moving abroad are complex as you may have to pay taxes to the U.S., the state you moved away from, and the country of residence. There are also complexities (And costs) regarding Medicare for those 65+.
Continue readingHawaii State Parks move to reservations for access
In some cases, cuts the number of visitors in half: After adding reservations, here’s what Hawaii’s parks are like now (sfgate.com)
Continue readingGermany and Indonesia propose dual citizenship changes
Germany: Germany’s parliament approves easing dual citizenship – DW – 01/19/2024 Germany would expand dual citizenship options (I think they currently recognize a “dual national” which is not quite the…
Continue readingHow to get citizenship in another country
A link to a comprehensive list of countries where Americans may have options to obtain future residency visas or citizenship.
Continue readingVisits to Hawaii decline sharply
The reasons are many – including high prices, negative comments made about tourists, proposals to enact restrictions and tourist fees on visitors: Hawaii visitors uncertain about going as traveler numbers…
Continue readingSurvey finds many people are well traveled
The % who have traveled internationally, throughout the globe, is large.
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