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Ten Countries with the Lowest Minimum Wage
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The 6 Cheapest Cities in North America for Nomads
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The Big Mac Index and Global Currencies
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How to Open an Offshore Bank Account in Bermuda
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Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Over the past decade, the world of offshore banking has changed for good. In the past, most people viewed offshore banking as a way for the...
Your Biggest Questions about Citizenship, Visas and Passports
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Every month, I get all sorts of questions about everything from second passports to offshore banking. Between this blog, my YouTube channel, and...
14 Easy Second Residency Programs Anyone Can Get
Of everything that we publish here at Nomad Capitalist – and we create lots of content given the scope of our international reach – the most popular articles are those that deal...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSEach month, we get 4000+ messages from readers and people who would like help. If you’re new to Nomad Capitalist – or even if you’ve been here for a...
US FEIE: How the Bona Fide Residence Test Works
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What Is Visa-Free Travel and How to Use It
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The Cost to Renounce Citizenship Around the World
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I was in Langkawi, Malaysia, when the US government announced that it was going to raise the fee to renounce citizen ship from $450 to $2,350. I...
Invest in Tbilisi, Georgia Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide
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