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.

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The $40T U.S. Debt Crisis: How To Protect Your Wealth From The Fiat Trap

Mikkel Thorup: September 07, 2026

The gross national debt of the U.S. has officially crossed the $40 trillion USD threshold. Even more insane than the amount of debt is the fact that the U.S. Treasury has been borrowing an additional $1 trillion USD almost every four to five months...

Wealth Protection

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Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America

Mikkel Thorup: August 31, 2026

The Expat Money Online Summit 2026 is right around the corner, taking place on October 1–2, 2026. Every year, hundreds of freedom-minded investors,...

Expat Destinations

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

Mikkel Thorup: August 24, 2026

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...

Wealth Protection

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

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

Mikkel Thorup: August 17, 2026

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....

Geopolitics

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5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: August 10, 2026

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

Privacy & Secrecy

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5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

Mikkel Thorup: August 03, 2026

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...

Wealth Protection

9 min read

Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

Mikkel Thorup: July 27, 2026

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...

Expat Destinations

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7 min read

The $40T U.S. Debt Crisis: How To Protect Your Wealth From The Fiat Trap

Mikkel Thorup: September 07 2026

Wealth Protection

5 min read

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America

Mikkel Thorup: August 31 2026

The Expat Money Online Summit 2026 is right around the corner, taking place on October 1–2, 2026. Every year, hundreds of freedom-minded investors,...

Expat Destinations

7 min read

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

Mikkel Thorup: August 24 2026

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...

Wealth Protection

5 min read

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

Mikkel Thorup: August 17 2026

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....

Geopolitics

10 min read

5 Best Countries To Open An Offshore Bank Account In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: August 10 2026

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

Privacy & Secrecy

7 min read

5 Reasons Real Experience Beats AI In Guiding Your Expat Journey

Mikkel Thorup: August 03 2026

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...

Wealth Protection

9 min read

Pura Vida Meets Plan-B In Costa Rica

Mikkel Thorup: July 27 2026

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...

Expat Destinations

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