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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 1H 4M

#128 Mikkel Thorup, Expat Money - Global Wealth and Asset Protection

from Alt Funds Network · host Mikkel Thorup, Skyler Steinke, Mike Schroeder

Find us online: https://altfunds.io/ Email us with topic ideas: [email protected] Spotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcan Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUS Google: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk   👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇   https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ   Connect with Mikkel Thorup: Website: ExpatMoney.com ExpatMoneyShow.com ExpatMoneySummit.com   Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:13 Guest Introduction: Mikkel Thorup 03:05 Mikkel's Background and Early Life 05:31 Global Travel and Family Life 08:55 Business and Services Overview 11:09 Client Profiles and Common Scenarios 15:13 Popular Jurisdictions and Trends 18:17 Citizenship by Ancestry and Investment 24:07 Benefits of a Second Passport 29:46 Common Mistakes and Expert Advice 33:20 Key Steps for Starting Out 33:39 The Importance of Offshore Investments 33:59 Real Estate Strategies and Preferences 35:34 Managing and Structuring Real Estate Investments 38:28 Tax Responsibilities for US and Canadian Citizens 39:56 Financing and Purchasing Property Abroad 44:08 Navigating International Real Estate Markets 46:38 Challenges and Pitfalls in International Real Estate 50:12 Emotional Aspects of Moving Abroad 52:40 Educational Options for Expat Children 57:19 Family Legacy and Values 59:50 Favorite Travel Experiences and Final Thoughts   Bigrock by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Disclaimer: Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

Background: Mikkel Thorup, Founder and CEO of Expat Money®, helps high-net-worth clients legally reduce taxes, secure second residencies or citizenships, and invest in global assets. A multiple #1 bestselling author and host of The Expat Money Show, he has spent over two decades living the expat lifestyle, studying extensively, and working alongside top legal experts to help hundreds of clients build new lives abroad. Description: Welcome to another episode of the Alt Funds Network podcast! Join hosts Mike Schroeder and Skyler Steinke as they engage in an enlightening conversation with Mikkel Thorup, founder and CEO of Expat Money. In this episode, Mikkel shares his fascinating journey of overcoming educational challenges, traveling extensively, and building wealth internationally. Learn about the benefits of obtaining a second passport, investing in foreign real estate, and crafting a global plan B. Mikkel discusses his strategies for legally reducing taxes, securing international assets, and providing a global lifestyle for his family. Don't miss insights on political insurance, the advantages of expatriation, and the unique opportunities for personal and financial freedom abroad.

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