Will I Have to Pay Tax Twice if I Move to Portugal?

Will I Have to Pay Tax Twice if I Move to Portugal?

Dorothy J. Says: I enjoyed Jeff Opdyke’s recent article that explained the reduced tax structure while living for the first 10 years in Portugal. If I’m also a U.S. citizen will I also have to pay taxes in the United States? If I am understanding correctly, I will be paying taxes in two countries but Read more...: Will I Have to Pay Tax Twice if I Move to Portugal?

Is Cascais, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible?

Is Cascais, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible?

Beth L. Says: I read the article written by Jeff Opdyke, who moved from Prague to Cascais, Portugal. This town/oversize village sounds like a place I would like to stay for a few weeks/months. However, while not paralyzed, I use a wheelchair for mobility. Would I have issues gaining access to shops, restaurants, etc.? Even Read more...: Is Cascais, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible?

How Will People Holding Onto Bitcoin Affect Its Future?

How Will People Holding Onto Bitcoin Affect Its Future?

Patrick B. Says:   I have a question regarding Jeff’s recent column Why Bitcoin Will Save the Western World—about the dollar decline and possible government peg to bitcoin and gold. Since it’s been reported over 70% of bitcoin is under a long term buy and hold strategy, will that help the value due to increasing Read more...: How Will People Holding Onto Bitcoin Affect Its Future?

Can I Add to My Retirement Income in Portugal?

Can I Add to My Retirement Income in Portugal?

Sandra F. Says: I would love to live in Portugal, but may also like to add to my retirement income while I’m there. Is it possible under their visa rules?   Global Intelligence Letter Editor Jeff D. Opdyke Says: Hi Sandra, Several European countries, including Portugal, offer “freelance” visas specifically aimed at those who want Read more...: Can I Add to My Retirement Income in Portugal?

Thailand’s City, Country, Beach Trifecta—and a New Visa—Make Living Here Easy

Thailand’s City, Country, Beach Trifecta—and a New Visa—Make Living Here Easy

Nineteen floors above Bangkok might as well be 40,000 feet in the clouds. Down below, incessant traffic grumbles. Motorbikes and scooters whine and wheeze as they swarm the streets, darting in and out of the slightly smaller swarm of cars and trucks and belching buses. The elevated Skytrain whooshes by like some Jetsons-esque monorail. An Read more...: Thailand’s City, Country, Beach Trifecta—and a New Visa—Make Living Here Easy