Mathematical Case for Location Independence
If your excuse to defer location independence is affordability, get ready to learn why you can’t afford to put it off another day. July 21, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Every week I talk to digital nomads, location independent entrepreneurs, freelancers, expats and those that would love to change their lifestyle to be […]
Lock-downs, Protests, and Beyond
Protests rolling out around the world, highlighting a betrayal of public trust with policies calling for segregation and mandatory vaccines. July 19, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Correction 19 July 2021: President Emmanuel Macron of France announces a reversal on his “health pass” policy due to overwhelming public pressure. The sobering reality of […]
Why the Hesitation to Embrace Remote Work?
Despite proving remote work was a productive alternative to in-office work throughout 2020, many companies are still slow to adopt it. June 28, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Have you ever watched a movie and there’s a scene where two people look at each other and arrive at the same idea; but there’s […]
Hat-tip to Countries That Didn’t Lock-down
Several countries abstained from lock-downs because they thought little of the virus and better of their people, or understood the long-term implications. May 17, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP There is something to be said for how a jurisdiction handles a crisis. Do they use it as an excuse to oppress or do […]
Portugal is Getting Serious About Attracting Wealth
Portugal is taking very seriously its approach toward digital nomads and expatriates with programs that are both tax and citizenship friendly. May 10, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP If you recall, earlier this year, we did a blog about Portugal’s burgeoning digital nomad programs. Ponta del Sol is a town on the southern […]
People Are Asking Questions & Challenging the Narratives
The politicians wore through the good will of the people, and they are asking questions and challenging what they are being told. April 26, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Just a couple days ago, the streets of London were packed with marchers who had enough of all the mandates and regulations surrounding the […]
From Office to Anywhere: The Post-Pandemic Shift to Remote Work
More businesses are saying they won’t return to an office as more countries like Costa Rica join in extended stay visas for digital nomads. March 2, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The global pandemic didn’t just disrupt our daily routines—it transformed the very foundation of how we work. As businesses adapted to unprecedented […]
Digital Nomad Destinations: Where to Next?
Digital nomads have a growing number of options before them with new countries getting on board with programs to cater to this emerging market. January 18, 2021 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP People have places to go, things to see, and life to live. If you’re a digital nomad, or seriously considering taking up […]
If You Work From Home, Watch Out for This Tax…
Folks who work from home could be facing a new tax for the “privilege” of not having to go into a place of business. Since the coronavirus “pandemic” began in March 2020, hundreds of thousands of people have switched from working in an office to working from home. But regardless of whether working from home […]
More Lock Downs and a Privilege Tax?
Even the WHO knows better than to indulge another lock down, yet that plus the idea of a privilege tax are surfacing. November 16, 2020 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP When it comes to the government, I’m a cynic at best and a pessimist on most days. When it comes to the market, however, […]