Trevor Fenner

Why More Americans Are Retiring Abroad on Social Security If you are approaching retirement and wondering whether your Social Security check can give you a comfortable life, the answer is yes, but probably not in the United States. The average Social Security retirement benefit in 2026 is around $1,900 per month. In most American cities,

What Is FATCA and Why Should Expats Care About It If you are an American living abroad and you have financial accounts outside the United States, FATCA is something you absolutely need to understand. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act was signed into law in 2010, and it fundamentally changed how the IRS tracks the

Why Your Laptop Choice Matters More Than You Think When you are running an ecommerce business from a coworking space in Chiang Mai or a cafe in Lisbon, your laptop is not just a tool. It is your entire office, your livelihood, and the single most important piece of equipment you own. If it dies,

Why You Need a Real Checklist Before You Move Abroad Moving abroad is one of the best decisions I ever made. I have been living overseas for over a decade now, running my ecommerce businesses from places like Chiang Mai, Bali, and Lisbon, and the lifestyle is incredible. But here is the thing that nobody