Silly Stigmas – Online Dating in the Internet Age
It’s no secret that meeting people becomes more and more difficult as we age—without the courage of youth, the controlled atmosphere of a classroom, and the welcome social lubrication offered at a college party, many adults struggle to make romantic connections. Many...
How to Sell a House
If you’re interested in short or long term travel, you may be selling your house to raise extra cash before hitting the open road. And, you’re probably going about it the wrong way. While the process is somewhat intuitive, sometimes we all need a gentle reminder....
Make Your Property Appealing to the Chinese Market
As the Chinese economy continues to grow, many of Jason Hartman’s investors are looking overseas for potential investments. The country offers surprising diversity, and hosts both commercial and residential business opportunities. In addition to investing in...
The Investment Advisor Dilemma
With the rise of the internet, we’re fortunate to have nearly every answer at our fingertips. If you don’t know how to change a car battery or need help preparing a pot of chili, Google contains the answers for you. The temptation to save money by managing everything...
Keeping Your Money in the U.S.
When you commit to living abroad, there are many unknowns. Aside from the basic changes in lifestyle you’ll have to contend with, there’s the issue of where to keep your money. The temptation is to transfer all money to a non-US financial institution due to lessened...
Preventing Jet Lag
If you’ve ever flown outside the country (or across it) you’ve probably experienced the sensation know as jet lag. The experience is the result of quickly traveling from east to west or west to east and affects passengers by altering the circadian rhythms of the body....
Holy Cow! What is and Isn’t True About India
Everywhere you travel, you’re likely to discover that what you’ve heard just isn’t true—not everyone in Texas loves guns, not everyone in New York is rude. Unfortunately, stereotypes can begin to define a place, leading people to travel to it (or completely avoid it)...
Starting Young: Discussing Finances with Children
There comes a point in every person’s life where they are required or at least prompted to discuss money with a child or very young person. As a parent, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. you may be asked questions regarding finances that leave you struggling to find an...
Seasteading: The Ultimate Island Move
It’s easy to complain about the government. More rare, however, is the ability to conceive a plan of how to implement an alternative and then actually do it. That’s where the Seasteading Institute comes into play. This non-profit organization exists for the purpose of...
Hunting for Employment, the Expat Way
If you’ve made the leap to live abroad, you may be struggling to find employment. While there are a few options for self employment (Jason Hartman recommends real estate investment!) you may be on the hunt for something else. Fortunately, we live in a digital...
