Lifestyle
Which TurboTax Is Right for Expats and Digital Nomads?
The U.S. is one of the few countries that taxes its citizens living abroad. As an expat, it means you have to file a federal tax return every year, as well as a state return in some cases. The good news is that expats can claim a credit or use deductions to lower their tax
On Overcoming Procrastination
There’s so much you want to get done. Phone calls to make, books to read, businesses to start. Yet you can’t seem to get moving. You simply don’t have the motivation. Sound familiar? I know it does for me. Fortunately, there are many strategies we can use to get motivated and get to work.I’ve used
Digital Nomad 101: How Do You Stay in Shape While Traveling?
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the experience takes a toll on you physically. I know after my last 9-hour plane trip, it took me two full days to recover. After that incident, I realized how important it was to pay more attention to my health on my travels. So, I checked with
Digital Nomad 101: What Type of Skills Are Best Suited for Remote Work?
Are you looking for a more flexible schedule? Do you want to travel more than your current job allows? Are you dreaming of a post that you can do from the comfort of your own home? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in luck. Studies show that globally, at
Digital Nomad 101: How to Make Sure You Always Have Good Internet
Why limit yourself to the same office day after day? The world’s a big, beautiful place, and with the right internet setup you can make money just about anywhere. People who combine constant travel with work are called “digital nomads” – and this globe-trotting lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you’re already an experienced digital
Digital Nomad 101: How Do You Deal with Loneliness In A Foreign Country?
The very definition of nomad assumes loneliness. Individuality. Singularity. But just because you embrace the digital nomad life doesn’t mean you embrace solitude. Every human has an inherent desire to be with others. While some people are intrinsically introverts, even those that truly value solitude do need human interaction. Traveling and working solo works for
Digital Nomad 101: Tips to Stay Productive When Working Abroad
Working a stone’s throw from the seaside sounds ideal until you realize that you have actual work to do. So how do you stay productive when the entire point of being a digital nomad is to travel to distractions? You’ll need to develop strategies to help you stay on task and still prioritize time to
What is Cryptocurrency but Fiat with a Different Name? (Part Two)
Part one of this post compares the basis, and roles, of crypto and fiat currencies. The basic conclusion? In the status quo state treasuries directly back fiat currencies and therefore indirectly back cryptocurrencies. Seems simple enough.But “air is leaving the bubble,” so to speak. Regular media attention, in part, led to Bitcoin growing to $20,000
What is Cryptocurrency but Fiat with a Different Name? (Part One)
It might have taken a while but cryptocurrency, after a decade of its introduction, has regular coverage in USA Today. Cynics and would-be visionaries continue to chime about these currencies while over-30s across the world do their best to calculate if an exchange/sale could lead to that bathroom renovation or boat upgrade.This article is not
Bots: Their Proliferation and Benefits
Bots are a hot topic nowadays. The basic AI units enable users to automate mundane tasks. Leave it to technology to make ordering pizza even easier, right? But we should still be excited for all the novelty. Bots: What They Do NowThere are plenty of uses for bots. Most evident? Handling customer service. Bots can
