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Planning to Move Overseas? Where to Begin. By Joshua Wood A primer for those preparing to move overseas on the resources available on Expat Exchange and how to best start to plan your move abroad.

Women in the Kingdom: Life as an Expat Woman in Saudi Arabia By Betsy Burlingame Any woman considering a move to Saudi Arabia, should really do her research, talk with other expat women in the cities where she may be living in Saudi Arabia, and, if married, discuss the positives and negatives at length with your husband.

15 Top Tips About Moving to the UK By Sharon Dziruni To an English speaker, moving to England sounds like a breeze. But, that same expectation is what often leads to serious culture shock for expats living in London or the English countryside.

10 Types of Expats By Tom Johnson Tom Johnson offers a slightly sarcastic and highly entertaining analysis of the ten types of expats. What type of expat are you?

10 Tips for Moving to France By Finn Skovgaard Finn offers straightforward advice for those moving to France and living in France. Some tips may seem like common sense, like learning French, but many expats ignore them and miss out on unique cultural experiences!

Tips on Employing Domestic Helpers in Asia By Jacqueline Reischel Your feelings about hiring domestic help while living in Asia will range from guilt about having someone ironing your underwear to being deprived of the love and attention of your children. Many Southeast Asian countries show high figures of unemployment and you may not just feel privileged to have maids, but may even feel morally obligated to give work to these people.

Negotiating the Best Expat Package for Your Next International Assignment By Achim Heuser If you've been offered an international assignment, this article is a must read. Achim Heuser provides practical advice about negotiating your expat salary, benefits, housing allowance, tax liability, annual leave and more.

Are You A US Person Thinking Of Accepting A Foreign Assignment? Some US Tax Matters You Should Know Before You Accept! By Marc J. Strohl, CPA From the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (Form 2555) to tax considerations for the self-employed expatriate, this article provides a comprehensive checklist of information for the US person to consider prior to accepting an assignment outside the US.

Culture Shock: It's the Little Things That Count in the Biggest Ways By Desi Downey This hilarious article for expat author, Desi Downey, is a must read for anyone preparing for expat life and those grappling with the stages of culture shock. If you're having a challenging expatriate day, this article will life your spirits!

Living Overseas A primer about living abroad from Expat Exchange.

To Be or Not to Be Self-Employed Versus Employed On a Foreign Assignment Outside the US By Marc J. Strohl, CPA Strohl explores the expat tax implications of being self employed while living abroad.

U.S. Taxes on Income Earned Abroad - How Can it Affect You? By Donald Walter, CPA Americans living abroad are subject to US tax liability on their foreign earned income -- even though the foreign country may tax the same earnings.

The Best Place to Live in Mexico By Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher The best place to live in Mexico might be Ajijic in Lake Chapala or San Miguel de Allende. Each town has a lot to offer expats.

Top Dozen Tips for Moving to Canada By Thelma O'Connor This article offers helpful advice for people moving to Canada - and to anyone moving overseas. From pet shipping to expat banking, culture shock to international health insurance.

Repatriation Checklist By Alexandra Tanski You adjusted to expat life and survived the phases of culture shock. Going home will be easy, right? Wrong. Many former expats describe repatriation as incredibly challenging. This checklist gives great advice for preparing to go home starting a year before your move.

Ten Things You Should Know Before You Move To Central or South America By Donald Lee Lee offers ten tips for people contemplating a move to Central or South America.

Confessions of an Expatriate Abroad: 17 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Moving Day By Kathleen Peddicord Expat Author and Overseas Property expert, Kathleen Peddicord, shares great tips for people moving abroad.

Going Abroad Topics By Joshua Wood A primer on moving abroad from Expat Exchange.

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Repatriation: Not If I Can Help It! By Joshua Wood

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