Geoarbitrage: Is it Right for You?

Geoarbitrage: Is it Right for You?

There are two ways you can increase your financial situation. Make more or spend less. Geoarbitrage is a way to reduce your living costs and increase your income. Have you heard of it? If not, in this episode, Stephanie Montague shares her knowledge and tips on geoarbitrage. She explains what it is, who it’s for, and how it works best. Stephanie is the founder and President of Poppin’ Smoke, a website dedicated to helping members of the military community take advantage of their travel-related benefits. She has been traveling and living abroad with her husband since his Army retirement in 2015. They fly Space-A on military aircraft and use military facilities worldwide. Before her life of travel, Stephanie was a management consultant and marketing professional. She holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor in Economics and French from the University of Michigan.

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Geoarbitrage: Is it Right for You Episode Details

  • The basics of Geoarbitrage
  • Who is it for
  • Things to think about when looking at different countries
  • Strategy and planning tips
  • How to handle your household goods
  • Finding work overseas
  • How much you can save and examples
  • Finding housing
  • Importance of finding a country and place for you
  • Drawbacks and challenges of geoarbitrage
  • Using TRICARE overseas and planning healthcare
Related: How to Get the Most Out of Your TRICARE Benefits

Geoarbitrage: Is it Right for You Episode Resources

More Podcast: Military Travel on a Dime (with Stephanie Montague)

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