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Geographic ArbitrageLatest post · November 15, 2026

Greece Golden Visa Cost and Requirements

Check the Greece golden visa price by region, then add the 3% transfer tax, the 120-square-meter test, and the €50,000 short-rental fine.

Can Americans Open a Bank Account in Spain?

Open a Spanish bank account as an American: Santander’s €0 fee if you are in Spain, a €7.31 certificate, and the $10,000 filing line.

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Expat Tax & FinanceNovember 13, 2026

Does FIRPTA Apply to US Citizens?

Does FIRPTA apply to US citizens abroad? No. Skip the 15% hold with a non-foreign affidavit, and see when a foreign seller pays 10%.

AI Income & Cash FlowNovember 12, 2026

What Does an AI Appointment Setter Cost?

Price an AI appointment setter at $0.093 a minute, compare it with human setter pay, and book the first week only on leads who asked.

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Geographic ArbitrageNovember 11, 2026

Croatia Nomad Visa: The €3,622.50 Bar

Show €3,622.50 a month or park €43,470 for 12 months before you book a Croatia nomad stay. Eighteen months needs €65,205 already in the bank.

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Expat Tax & FinanceNovember 10, 2026

Married Filing Jointly FEIE: $132,900 Each

Use the 2026 married filing jointly FEIE cap of $132,900 per person, and stop before you shift unused room onto the higher earner.

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Retirement AbroadNovember 9, 2026

How Long Can Americans Stay in Mexico?

Americans can stay in Mexico up to 180 days, but the officer writes the real date. See the 983-peso fee and the overstay fine before you book.

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Expat Health & InsuranceNovember 8, 2026

Can You Get SSDI If You Live Abroad?

US citizens can usually keep SSDI abroad, while SSI stops after 30 days. See the 2026 work cap, Part B premium, and blocked countries.

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AI Income & Cash FlowNovember 7, 2026

How Much Is a GoHighLevel AI Receptionist?

See the GoHighLevel receptionist price: $50 or $97 a month per location, then check what a $199 studio month leaves after the agency plan.

Retirement AbroadNovember 6, 2026

Mexico Permanent Residency Requirements

Match a pension above 133,733 pesos or a 5,378,663-peso balance, then check your consulate's dollar sheet before you book.

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Expat Tax & FinanceNovember 5, 2026

Are Foreign Property Taxes Deductible?

Foreign property tax on a home you live in is not deductible. See the $40,400 cap, the Schedule E rental exception, and the day-count split.

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Geographic ArbitrageNovember 4, 2026

How Much to Live in Thailand? From $853

See what a month costs in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket with rent split out, then test a $3,500 paycheck against the November 2026 numbers.

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Expat Health & InsuranceNovember 3, 2026

VA Foreign Medical Program: What It Pays

Learn what the VA Foreign Medical Program pays for service-connected care abroad, the 2-year filing deadline, and which bills stay yours.

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AI Income & Cash FlowNovember 2, 2026

AI Receptionist for Real Estate Agents, $0.130

Price an AI receptionist for real estate agents at $0.130 a minute. A 200-minute cap on $199 leaves $164.93 after the card fee.

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International Money TransfersNovember 1, 2026

Can I Keep My Chase Account If I Move Abroad?

Chase may close the account if you live abroad. Price the $15 monthly fee, the $40 dollar wire, and the backup to open first.

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Expat Tax & FinanceOctober 31, 2026

Form 8938 Threshold If You Live Abroad

Check the Form 8938 threshold for living abroad: more than $200,000 or $400,000 at year-end, but only if your tax home qualifies.

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Geographic ArbitrageOctober 30, 2026

How Much Money to Live in Spain?

Price a month in Spain from September asking rents: €1,155 for 70 m² in Málaga and €1,638 in Madrid, then check the visa income floor.

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Retirement AbroadOctober 29, 2026

Thailand Retirement Visa Requirements

Compare Thailand retirement visa money rules: 800,000 baht or 65,000 baht a month, the $200 O-A fee, and the bank path for Americans.

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AI Income & Cash FlowOctober 28, 2026

Veterinary Answering Service: What to Charge

Price a veterinary answering service at $199 a month, $51 under Ruby's published $250 plan, and check the minute math first.