Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of living abroad. Moving far from home can have tons of benefits, like the ability to start fresh and explore what the world has to offer. But it isn’t a decision to take lightly! In this episode Lizzy and Lissa welcome a special guest: Lissa’s fiancé Allan, who moved abroad to start a life with her.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Today’s Special Guest
01:43 Running The Numbers Segment
03:16 Personal Experiences of Living Abroad
06:40 Challenges and Logistics of Moving Abroad
27:18 Visa Challenges
29:12 Identity and Cultural Intersectionality
33:28 Cross Border Financial Planning
36:13 Local Economies, Identity, and Belonging
43:24 Homesickness
52:18 20 Cents (And More) Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.fvap.gov/info/interactive-data-center/overseas
https://www.un.org/en/desa/international-migration-2020-highlights
https://www.statista.com/statistics/978134/share-americans-living-abroad-household-income/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/946822/expats-living-abroad-age/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be constituted as financial advice or any other kind of professional advice. Views and opinions are our own, and Net Net Podcast does not serve as a substitute for personalized financial guidance tailored to your specific situation.
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