Spain has long been a favored destination for expats seeking a blend of rich culture, pleasant climate, and an affordable cost of living. With its diverse landscapes, from bustling metropolitan areas to serene coastal towns, the country caters to a variety of lifestyles and preferences. When choosing where to live in Spain, it’s important to … Read more
The U.S. job market, renowned for its high salaries, innovative companies, and vast potential for professional growth, attracts talent from all over the globe. However, the path to landing a job in the U.S. can be complex, involving visa requirements, rigorous application processes, and cultural adjustments. Let’s look at some practical steps to help you … Read more
Canada is renowned for its high quality of life, stunning landscapes, and welcoming culture, making it a popular destination for expatriates from around the world. Canada’s healthcare system is often lauded for its accessibility and comprehensive coverage. However, navigating the healthcare landscape as an expat can be complex, given the various provincial regulations, waiting periods, … Read more
Expats Are Stressed – But Do They Cope Better With Burnout? A recent survey, the Cigna Healthcare Vitality Study, suggests that 89% of expats are suffering from stress – a finding that probably won’t come as a great surprise. But the results indicate that expats might also be better at coping with burnout. In addition, … Read more
Expats’ Pensions Affected By Serious Fraud The Times reported in late April on a fraud that may affect £2.37 billion worth of pensions held by 10,000 British expats. An investigation by the Sunday Times has revealed that executives at financial advice firm Brite may have transferred millions of pounds from expat pensions to their own … Read more
By Brynna Rao from Gap Year Association If your grandmother ever scolded you with a spirited “Mangia!” from across the dinner table, you likely inherited more than just a love for pasta—you inherited a beckoning call to explore your ancestral culture in Italy. Back in the early 1900s, a staggering four million Italians immigrated to the … Read more
Article published with permission from Portugalresident.com. The old adage of ‘market value is what someone is willing to pay’ often is heard when a property has changed hands at an inflated price. Some foreign buyers of properties in Portugal’s increasingly popular inland areas have been left with chronic post-purchase blues when discovering that equivalent properties … Read more
The 2024 US Expat Finance Conference kicked off with a comprehensive presentation by Mary Louise Serrato, Executive Director of American Citizens Abroad (ACA), on the group’s ongoing efforts to address the complex tax issues faced by Americans living overseas. Serrato began by introducing ACA, a non-partisan advocacy organization founded in 1978 to represent the interests … Read more
This extract is taken from Jessica Mudditt’s new book, Once Around the Sun – from Cambodia to Tibet. Jessica details the highs and lows of backpacking in Southeast Asia – from $2 hostel rooms, to drinking Coca Cola out of a plastic bag and eating duck foetus, to riding a horse along the steppes of … Read more
Expats in Thailand ‘May Have Bank Accounts Investigated’ In late March, the Pattaya Times reported that UK banks may have to pass customers’ information over to the Department of Work and Pensions, as part of the data protection and digital information bill. The DWP says that there is a history of overpayments to British pensioners … Read more