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  Costa Rica Realtor John Wieland Helping Clients To Live The Pura Vida in Costa Rica

  When it comes to living la Pura Vida, John Wieland is well acquainted with how to do it. His passion for travel and outdoor adventure and ...

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  The Real Reasons Americans Give Up Their US Citizenship

  The year is 1633, and a respected old man finds himself on trial for his life. His crime? Writing a book, the product of more than 20 years ...

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  “Accidental Americans” In The Age Of FATCA

  Imagine one day waking up and realizing that a certain nation is proclaiming you are their citizen, and that you owe them taxes on your ...

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  Locavore Continues to Sweep Through Costa Rica

  Stop for a meal at any of the restaurants nestled along the coast of Costa Rica and you are likely to find plenty of fish dishes on the ...

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  Costa Rica — An educational adventure for all generations

  Being skeptical about taking a family vacation? Relax; Costa Rica is the new hot spot for extended family holidays. This amazing paradise ...

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  US Citizen? No Foreign Bank Account For You!

  Sadly, thanks to the upcoming Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) in the US, banks around the world are turning away US passport ...

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  The ‘Magic’ Johnson Journeys.

  MISTER Costa Rica! That's how everyone refers to me now and I actually get a kick out of it.  I returned to Las Vegas last week for the ...

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  Love Lobster, Snorkeling & Perfect Caribbean Weather? Costa Rica’s secret season on the Caribbean.

  But what most people do not know -- even many Costa Ricans, is that there is also "secret season" in Costa Rica! A season also defined by ...

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  Governments Worldwide Adopting FATCA Style Legislation

  It seems the US has created a new model for the world of draconian taxes and penalties.

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  The Paradigm Shift In Financial Planning The Government Wont Tell You About

  The financial markets have always been somewhat of a rigged game. Having started Canada's largest financial website even I never have ...

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