Published on February 3, 2010
Are your children ready to make the leap into location independence?
So you’ve decided to become a location independent parent. That means your children have to become location independent too – and for some children that could be a big problem.
For many younger children, routine and familiarity are everything, while for older ones, it’s attachment to their peers that may prove a sticking point. It’s a real worry for parents, who may worry that their children may not settle into the nomadic lifestyle and won’t be happy when you move abroad.
The lesson I learned when moving from the UK to the Caribbean is that preparation is everything. Here are some strategies you can try…
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Published on January 27, 2010
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Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Eva Gill from Gill Adventures
As I began this journey of planning for living location independent as a family, I found many bloggers who had left a breadcrumb trail I’ve been able to follow. For many questions, this made answers magically appear with little effort on my part, and I am extremely grateful. One path that was not so clearly marked as I set off was choosing home school curriculum for our teenager…
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Published on January 25, 2010
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Editor’s Note: This post is the 2nd in the mini series from our international tax & finance whizz, Marion Harrington. The 1st post is here. In this post, Marion tackles some of the basic and most common questions about the subject of international financial planning…
What Is International Tax Planning?
To research and propose a completely legal and transparent structure where tax, both individual and corporate (if applicable) is minimised taking into consideration nationality, residency and domicile. It is *not* about attempting to evade taxes or hide your money away – but it is about leveraging your location independent lifestyle in a tax-beneficial way.
To read the full article, head over to the Professionals blog here >>>
Published on January 18, 2010
This is the first in a series of reviews of educational resources for location independent parents and their children. In this post I review the BBC’s CBeebies website. This is the UK site, rather than one of the international portals, as it seems to be the only one that offers a full range of resources. And I’ve got a secret weapon in this review: my daughter has been using the site since she was three (she’s now seven) and I’ve had a close view of how she’s used the site and what she has found interesting.
The Interface
When you visit the CBeebies site, there’s a menu across the top that allows you to explore options such as playing games, listening to songs, watching videos, hearing stories and making and colouring things. As you hover over each option, it says what it is, so children who are not yet reading can still use the site successfully. The homepage is brightly coloured and will appeal to a wide age range. Activities on the site relate to the programmes shown on the excellent UK television channel. Most content can be watched through the built in online player, though there may still be some requiring RealPlayer or Windows Media Player.
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