Banking, currency, transfers, and how not to lose money to fees abroad.
FBAR and FATCA aren’t the same — and missing either can cost up to $10K/year in penalties. Here’s the 2026 guide for US expats with foreign accounts.
FEIE 2026 lets US expats exclude up to $130,000 of foreign earned income from US tax. Here’s how to qualify, file Form 2555, and avoid the most common mistakes.
Head-to-head 2026 — Wise, Revolut, Mercury, Charles Schwab for nomads. Fees, FX rates, ATM withdrawals, business accounts compared.
10 best Asia-Pacific retirement countries ranked — Thailand, Malaysia MM2H, Philippines SRRV, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Japan, Taiwan, NZ, Australia. Verified 2026.
Sri Lanka Long-Stay Visit Visa + My Dream Home Visa — Long-Stay Visit: case-by-case; My Dream Home: $15,000+ annual deposit, Long-Stay 1 year (renewable); My Dream Home 2 years renewable validity, Sri Lankan resident if 183+ days; foreign income exempt for non-Sri Lankan-source.
Cambodia ER (Retirement) Class Visa — No fixed income — typically $1,200+/month demonstrable, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years (renewable indefinitely) validity, Cambodian resident if 182+ days; foreign-source income generally not taxed.
Philippines Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) — $10,000-$50,000 deposit depending on tier (age + pension status), Permanent multiple-entry (no expiry) validity, Philippine resident if 180+ days; territorial-style for foreign-source pension income.
Malaysia Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) — RM 1.5M (~$320K USD) liquid + RM 40K/month income (~$8,500), 5 years (renewable indefinitely) validity, Foreign income exempt; Malaysian-source taxed.
10 best Latin American retirement countries ranked — Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, Belize, Paraguay, Peru. Verified 2026 detail.
Mexico Permanent Resident (Residente Permanente) — $5,000 USD/month income OR $200,000 USD savings, Indefinite (lifetime PR) validity, Mexican resident if 183+ days OR if main home in Mexico; progressive 1.92-35%.
Peru Rentista Visa — $1,000 USD/month passive income, 1-year residence renewable; PR after 3 years validity, Peruvian resident if 183+ days; foreign source taxable but with credits.
Guatemala Rentista Residency — $1,250 USD/month for 5 years documentable, Temporary 2 years, permanent after 5 validity, Territorial — foreign income exempt.
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