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Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money®, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.

The Global Race For Millionaire Expats:  Why Countries Compete For Your Wealth

7 min read

The Global Race For Millionaire Expats:  Why Countries Compete For Your Wealth

The West is living through its biggest immigration crisis in decades, and governments have no idea what to do about it. As the global order fractures under conflicts nobody resolves, the crowds keep coming to the Western borders.

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“El Tigre” Takes Colombia: Can He Put The Economy Back On Track?

5 min read

"El Tigre" Roars: A Bold First Week For Colombia's New Leader

Pro-market and pro-security President Abelardo De La Espriella has declared the beginning of a new era with his inaugural address on August 7, 2026....

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5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

10 min read

5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

Offshore banking is one of the most effective tools for jurisdictional diversification, safeguarding your wealth, and securing financial...

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5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

7 min read

5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

Most people today are unsure how to make use of the opportunities the AI chatbots offer. AI may help expats with some of the aspects building a...

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Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

9 min read

Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

Many people have been asking me about Costa Rica for a long time. It is a gorgeous country with every quality an expat can dream of, and some of my...

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The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building A Plan-B

6 min read

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building A Plan-B

Many people who decide to build a Plan-B already recognize that the world is changing in ways that may create new challenges, particularly for...

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My Tips For Traveling With A Multi-Passport Family

7 min read

My Tips For Traveling With A Multi-Passport Family

I have written a lot about why a second passport is a key part of any long-term plan, but I have not yet explained how to actually use multiple...

Continue Reading
The Global Race For Millionaire Expats:  Why Countries Compete For Your Wealth

7 min read

The Global Race For Millionaire Expats:  Why Countries Compete For Your Wealth

The West is living through its biggest immigration crisis in decades, and governments have no idea what to do about it. As the global order fractures under conflicts nobody resolves, the crowds keep coming to the Western borders.

Continue Reading
“El Tigre” Takes Colombia: Can He Put The Economy Back On Track?

5 min read

"El Tigre" Roars: A Bold First Week For Colombia's New Leader

Pro-market and pro-security President Abelardo De La Espriella has declared the beginning of a new era with his inaugural address on August 7, 2026....

Continue Reading
5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

10 min read

5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

Offshore banking is one of the most effective tools for jurisdictional diversification, safeguarding your wealth, and securing financial...

Continue Reading
5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

7 min read

5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

Most people today are unsure how to make use of the opportunities the AI chatbots offer. AI may help expats with some of the aspects building a...

Continue Reading
Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

9 min read

Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

Many people have been asking me about Costa Rica for a long time. It is a gorgeous country with every quality an expat can dream of, and some of my...

Continue Reading
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building A Plan-B

6 min read

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Building A Plan-B

Many people who decide to build a Plan-B already recognize that the world is changing in ways that may create new challenges, particularly for...

Continue Reading
My Tips For Traveling With A Multi-Passport Family

7 min read

My Tips For Traveling With A Multi-Passport Family

I have written a lot about why a second passport is a key part of any long-term plan, but I have not yet explained how to actually use multiple...

Continue Reading