The Expat S Guide

Exploit your offshore status to build a robust investment portfolio Most of the world's 200 million expats float in stormy seas. Few can contribute to their home country social programs. They're often forced to fend for themselves when they retire. The Global Expatriate's Guide to Investing is the world's only book showing expats how to build wealth overseas with index funds. Written by bestselling author, Andrew Hallam, it's a guide for everyone, no matter where they are from. Warren Buffett says you should buy index funds. Nobel prize winners agree. But dangers lurk. Financial advisors overseas can be hungry wolves. They don't play by the same set of rules. They would rather earn whopping commissions than follow solid financial principles. The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing shows how to avoid these jokers. It explains how to find an honest financial advisor: one that invests with index funds instead of commission paying windfalls. You don't want an advisor? Fair enough. Hallam shows three cutting edge index fund strategies. He compares costs and services of different brokerages, whether in the U.S. or offshore. And he shows every nationality how to invest in the best products for them. Some people want stability. Some want strong growth. Others want a dash of both. This book also answers the following questions: How much money do I need to retire? How much should I be saving each month? What investments will give me both strong returns, and safety? The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing also profiles real expats and their stories. It shows the mistakes and successes that they want others to learn from. It's a humorous book. And it demonstrates how you can make the best of your hard-earned money.

In a post-Trump world, it is undeniable, Canada is currently the bastion of western values, as well as home to many opportunities and amazing scenarios everywhere you go. Outside the excitement and wonder of venturing into a journey as a expat, it can be somewhat nerve-wracking to get accustomed to the nuanced changes in your new life, especially tackling the ever important task of employment. There is no difference between looking for a job in Canada and looking for a job in any other nation, it requires endurance, courage, willingness, and more endurance. Trying to achieve this today is easier than ever thanks to the internet and the other great communication tools of today. But, if that seems overwhelming, do not worry, we have carefully compiled a list of guidelines you can use to get a job before move to Canada.

The life of an expat in Japan can be interesting to say the least. At first it may appear straightforward but as time passes the questions snowball. "But Why - The Expats Guide to Japan" addresses the issues an expat will face as they begin their time on the ground both simply and practically. How when you think you understand, it's time to think again and famously it's not wrong, it's just different. In this new environment the successful expats often realize they don't understand faster than the unsuccessful ones and more than anywhere in the world business relations are personal not corporate. The peculiarities of the spoken and written language from a foreigner's perspective mean that it's good to remember yes can mean "yes", "no" or "huh?" and it's always more efficient to invest a little time in learning Japan than a lot of time in learning Japanese. And remember, sometimes you just won't.

The U.S. tax filer living and working outside of the United States has new and different tax filing rules and forms. Penalty for not filing or incorrect filing can be severe. This is the fifth book written by tax entertainer Larry Lipsher, a U.S. CPA who has lived outside the U.S. since 1990. Larry proves that tax as stand-up comedy really does work and while the last thing that anyone of sound mind really wants to do at the end of the day is read a book about taxes, if you've got a tax predicament and find yourself having to do some 'research', then this is the book to read!

Expanded and updated edition! Trusted by thousands of families and individuals, The Expert Expat is essential reading for anyone moving overseas. Personal stories - from the authors' dozens of years abroad as well as the experience of countless expats worldwide - help prepare people for the exhilarating and daunting task of establishing a life far from home. This new edition includes an important chapter on safety, expert advice on preventing identity theft and responding to terrorist threats and, for the increasing number of people traveling solo, guidance on networking and establishing a home. Now more than ever, The Expert Expat's practical advice and encouragement eases the challenges and helps create a rewarding experience living abroad.

Almost all visitors to Thailand will come into contact with Buddhism in some way. There are more than 200,000 monks in Thailand so you will see monks and novices out and about on the streets. There are more than 30,000 temples (wat in Thai) so you will see and may visit a temple, or several. Those lucky enough to spend some time with a Thai family will find themselves witnessing and even participating in many of the rituals and customs that are part of everyday Buddhism in Thailand.This is NOT a book for the serious student of Buddhism, but rather a description and explanation of what you might encounter in everyday life in Thailand.

A guide for the overseas American tax filer, written especially for people who hate taxes.