Category: Perspective
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Leaving Seattle for Blumenau, Brazil taught me that a smaller, walkable life can feel bigger, freer, and more connected than the sprawling convenience of the U.S. Discover the freedom of a walkable lifestyle abroad.
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A family wanted to live beachside, stay close to North American time zones, and still gain EU citizenship. Here’s how Aruba—a Dutch territory—made it possible. Learn how creative pathways can lead to European citizenship without moving to Europe.
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Discover the Financial Freedom Quotient (FFQ)—the one number that measures your family’s real independence and shows how close you are to true freedom.
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A reflection on belonging, identity, and transformation — told through one unexpected moment in an airport customs line that revealed what it truly means to come home.
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Comprehensive guide to obtaining Brazilian residency—covering all pathways, costs, and timelines. Build flexibility for your family’s future in Brazil.
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Your second hub shouldn’t replicate your main home—it should complement it. Build optionality by pairing strengths: income in one, lifestyle in another.
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The US government shutdown 2025 proves rare events are now recurring. Build your family contingency plan and second residency before the next disruption.
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I’ve had this conversation more times than I can count. Whenever I mention what we’re doing—where we’re going, what we’re building, the options we’re creating for our family—I see it happen: that flash of confusion before the questions start. –> “Why would you go there?” –> “That country’s corrupt!” –> “What are you, a traitor?”…
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The Trap of Certainty There are a ton of pressing topics right now — important for your family and wealth in the next 5-10 years — where no certainty can be had, but require you to lay the ground work now. Will BRICS replace the current US-based hegemony? Will there be bank failures in the…
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The Morning Everything Stopped I made what seemed like a smart decision. Here in Brazil, my car can run on both ethanol and gasoline — it’s a flex-fuel vehicle. I’ve never bothered with ethanol before. I always filled up with gasoline because it was simple, reliable, and I knew it worked. But I kept seeing…
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Every parent wants the same thing: “I just want my children to have a better life than I did.” It’s why we work late, save diligently, and build businesses that demand everything from us. We imagine our wealth as a safety net — a guarantee our children will never struggle. But here’s what successful parents…