Budget & Cost

How to Legally Pay Zero U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad

(2026 Update) on FEIE, treaties, and stacking strategies for the borderless professional

Dec 1 •

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Permanent Residency vs. Citizenship in Mexico

Everything You Need To Know

Nov 20 •

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Mexico’s Loophole Economy

Why broken processes beat perfect policing (for you).

Oct 23 •

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Don’t Move to Mexico...

Before reading this.

Oct 9 •

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Guide to getting a Permanent Driver’s License In Mexico City

(Available Until December 2025)

Sep 25 •

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The First 90 Days as an Expat

How To Build Your New Life Fast in Any New City

Aug 21 •

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Should You Move Back Home After Latin America in Your Late 30s

Or is the grass just gentrified and overpriced on the other side?

Jul 20 •

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Freedom Isn’t Free

It’s Just Cheaper Outside the U.S.

Jun 17 •

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The Second City Strategy

Why Smart Expats Don’t Stay in Tourist Zones

May 19 •

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How to Pay Mexicans with Bitcoin

Partnership with Swapido

May 6 •

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Paying Your Bills in Mexico

A Practical Guide on Managing Utilities, Avoiding Cutoffs, and Paying Like a Local

May 3 •

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Mexico vs. Argentina: Which Country Is Better for Expats?

Lifestyle in Latin America's Two Contenders

Apr 22 •

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