ChatGPT says that 26% of the U.S. population has at least one immigrant parent, and that 40-50% of the U.S. population has at least one immigrant grandparent (as of June 2024). Chat GPT suggests that combining both immigrant parents and immigrant grandparent groups (likely not overlapping that much), a majority of the U.S. population has close immigrant family ties.
Continue readingThailand’s “wealthy retiree visa” for those in 50+ age range
You can get a long term visa for moving to Thailand.
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 readingDual citizenship Index
CitizenX Announces World’s First Dual Citizenship Index | Morningstar In a world where mobility and global opportunities are increasingly essential, the CitizenX Dual Citizenship Index stands as a necessary innovation…
Continue readingSome dual citizens get to vote in each country
Immigrants to the U.S., born in Mexico, but now having U.S. citizenship become dual citizens and can vote in each country’s national elections.
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 readingFake news story about an ordinary “mom of 2” saves thousands by working from other countries
Yet another fake news story about an ordinary “Mom of 2” who just moved her family off to a cheaper country. Except the story left out virtually everything about her extensive international background, including that she was born and grew up in Europe.
Continue readingReality Check: Moving abroad is difficult, and potentially very expensive with double taxes
A tax attorney drops some reality on those thinking they’ll easily move out of the U.S.
Continue reading20% of Gen Z says they intend to travel internationally in 2024
And 42% say they will take out loans/take on debt to fund their trips. 47% of millenials say they will borrow money to travel in 2024. This debt-be-damned mentality worries…
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