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Acorns Review: The Mirco Investing App Suited for Beginners

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Investing is not easy, especially if you have no money. That is where Acorns comes into play. The Acorns app is an investment app geared towards helping young people and young adults invest with little money. This is one of ... Read More

The 10 Best Countries To Live In that Won’t Break Your Budget

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Have you ever wondered if there was a better place to live? During the 21st century, there has been a significant movement of people and expats going from place to place. Maybe there are opportunities in other countries to have ... Read More

8 Tips on How to Move to Another Country

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - A couple of years ago, I was doing a ton of research to leave the U.S.A and move to another country. What I didn't know was everything that must be included when moving. You must look up visas, figure out ... Read More

What is an Expat or Expatriate? Living Life Abroad

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - The feeling of living abroad comes with nuances. The people you meet, the food you eat, the culture you dive headfirst into, and the biggest thing that comes out of it would be the experiences you have living life overseas. ... Read More

Here are 15 of the World’s Best Romantic Getaways

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Ever wanted to find the perfect romantic getaway for you and your partner? The world is full of romantic destinations that suit any couple's needs. So whether you're looking for a secluded beach, a scenic mountain retreat, or something in ... Read More

What is House Sitting? Learn to House Sit.

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https://thefrugalexpat.com -  One of my favorite ways to travel and live cheaply is house sitting. Some of you may have heard of house sitting or even jobs that are considered house sitting positions, but house sitting is much more than just staying ... Read More

ETF vs Mutual Fund: What’s the Difference?

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - In this new day of age, the ETF is the latest rage. The mutual fund used to be the go-to for individual investors as they sought ways to have more diverse allocations. The ETF is leading the charge with innovation, ... Read More

Amazon Rebrands “Twitch Prime” to “Prime Gaming” To Woo Gamers with More

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Amazon, the monolith that owns Twitch, has rebranded its gaming offerings, previously called Twitch Prime, to Prime Gaming. This move puts the gaming service on par with Amazon’s other Prime offerings, including music, reading, and the shipping services that made ... Read More

3 Top Tech ETFs to Add to Your Portfolio in 2022.

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - It is getting harder for financial advisors to pick a lovely basket of tech stocks to sell to their clients. Companies like Apple and Microsoft are the two largest companies by market cap, and they are the two most prominent ... Read More

Index Fund Investing: How to Keep Investing Simple

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Investing is not always the most straightforward thing for most people. J.L. Collins from the Simple Path to Wealth and John Bogle would have to disagree. It is not easy to invest, but index fund investing can make investing uncomplicated.  ... Read More

SPY vs VOO: Which S&P 500 ETF is The Better Buy.

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Where is a good place to put my money? I hear people saying. What is a good investment strategy? Usually, I would suggest a good index fund or index fund ETF. Where to start, and which one to choose? Look ... Read More

What is Lean FIRE? The Frugal Way to Retire

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - With so much news about the FIRE movement, you have to wonder which way is best for you. Many people have mentioned Barista FIRE or even regular FIRE. The two that are not always talked about are Fat FIRE and ... Read More

The 13 Best Income-Producing Assets To Build Your Wealth.

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - People strive to find the key to working less and earning more. If you want to live an early retirement life, you need to have your money work for you. Warren Buffet famously said, “If you don't find a way ... Read More

Want to Live or Work Abroad? These 7 Countries Have the Best Expat Health Insurance.

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Living as an expat, you need to have coverage for medical expenses. This is one of those things that you cannot always go back to your home country to seek medical care. Being prepared is half the battle. Choosing the ... Read More

“Scared Money Don’t Make Money” Time to Start Investing

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - “Scared Money Don’t Make Money” is a quote that got famous from Billy Napier. Billy Napier is an American Football coach who made this quote after asking about him going for a touchdown with seconds left before halftime instead of ... Read More

19 Great Alternatives to Amazon

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - We all love the convenience of Amazon. If you need something, you can order it in one click and have it delivered to your door as early as the next day. Amazon’s efficiency is second to none, which is why ... Read More

7 Ways to Build Generational Wealth

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - We have heard before that successful people have been given the means to hit success. Often, we may not realize it, but the money given, passed down, or even gifts like a car are what people call generational wealth. I ... Read More

How to Budget Using Zero-Based Budgeting

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - Budgeting is not an easy thing. Like most people, you want to make managing money an afterthought. You know the amount of money you have, and it can be spent. Making budgets takes time, thinking, and even cutting things you ... Read More

VTSAX vs VFIAX: Which One Would You Choose?

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https://thefrugalexpat.com - If you are thinking of investing simply, look no further; just invest in an index fund. That may sound too simple to most folks. Financial advisors, relatives, and many others have their views. Some believe that individual stocks are the ... Read More