Skip to content
Vagabond Finances

Vagabond Finances

Making Money Work for US Expat Missionaries and Limited-Income Workers

  • Earning
  • Saving
    • “Pound Foolish & Penny Wise”
    • Saving for and on College
    • Credit & Debit Cards
  • Investing
  • Taxation
  • Retirement
  • Winning!
    • Why Vagabond Finances?
    • 1000 Words or Less
    • Winning Financial Freedom
    • Contact Mark
  • Freebies!
    • FREE and Favorite Resources
    • Help this site for FREE
  • Blog

800×445-pixabay-kermit

  • ← Previous
Avatar

Mark Mason

Missions is my calling. Finances is my hobby. Helping you is my pleasure. "Mark" is my ultra-ego.

You May Also Enjoy

Credit Card Debt

How to gain 12.77% on a financial account right now

18 October 201829 January 2021 Michael A. Carlson
Bear

Missionaries Quitting Because of Money

5 June 201829 January 2021 Mark Mason
Questions

Where’s my income tax residence?

9 January 201929 January 2021 Mark Mason
Feeling overwhelmed

Do you have a plan for retirement?

5 April 201829 January 2021 Amy Young
Reckless

Who are you calling “Reckless”?

30 July 201829 January 2021 Michael A. Carlson
Investing for Free

Free investing [ok, almost free]!

30 May 201829 January 2021 Mark Zoril

Lest We Forget

“…lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 

Matthew 6:20-21 [ESV]

The Vagabond Path

Don’t miss the Vagabond’s Path to Financial Freedom and Reckless Generosity in… “1000 Words or Less.”

Vagabond Topics

  • Earnings
  • Faith in Finances
  • Investments
  • Retirement
  • Savings
  • Taxation
  • Warnings for Expats!
  • Winning Financial Freedom

Vagabond Finances

Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Does your child (or student or you yourself) know how bank accounts, credit cards, and investing works? Check this free curriculum out! https://www.ngpf.org/curriculum/
Vagabond Finances
Next Gen Personal Finance: Home
Everything you need for your personal finance class - absolutely FREE. LESSONS & RESOURCES Whether you're looking for a full course or a quick bell ringer to kick off class, NGPF has the resources for you Choose from a wide selection of customizable, ready-to-use courses, lessons, and activities to....
ngpf.org
   View on Facebook
Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Is it tax time in your host country? Here are some fun conversation-starters for your meeting with your tax preparer. https://vagabondfinances.com/unpacking-our-w-2-boxes/
Vagabond Finances
Unpacking our W-2 boxes for taxes abroad | Vagabond Finances
So you’ve unpacked your boxes of knickknacks and photos and set up your home abroad. But did you also realize
vagabondfinances.com
   View on Facebook
Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Starting soon. Always a good listen.
   View on Facebook
Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Excellent Tax Form Checklist by Creveling & Creveling.
https://www.crevelingandcreveling.com/blog/american-expats-us-tax-form-checklist-2
Vagabond Finances
For American Expats: A U.S. Tax Form Checklist
It’s that time of year when many Americans living overseas are collecting the various documents needed to file their 2020 U.S. taxes. We’ve provided an updated checklist to help you with filing.
crevelingandcreveling.com
   View on Facebook
Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Nice summary of a complicated subject.
https://www.americansabroad.org/us-taxes-abroad-for-dummies-update/
Vagabond Finances
US Taxes Abroad for Dummies (update for tax year 2019) | Rockville, MD |
US Taxes Abroad for Dummies (update for tax year 2019) - Did you know that ACA is working to change the way US citizens overseas are taxed? There is a bill in Cogress to do just that, "The Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad Act," introduced by Congressman Holding (R-NC). Help support ACA's efforts to...
americansabroad.org
   View on Facebook
Vagabond Finances
Vagabond Finances
Register for the live, free Bogleheads Experts Panel on 13 February at 1 PM EST by Bogleheads.org. It will feature some speakers VF highly esteems. https://web.cvent.com/event/41d3cc1f-26a9-4ff1-8a46-82534d882b0b/summary
The Bogleheads Speaker Series
web.cvent.com
   View on Facebook

Tag, you’re it!

9 Steps 403b (401k) 529 College Account Amy Young Andrew Hallam Best in Class Budgeting College Credit and Debit Cards Crisis Lessons Debt Faber Tax Foreign Tax Foreign Tax Treaties Home-ownership HSA Insurance IRA Josh Johansen Living Like a Local Low-cost diversified funds Mark Zoril Michael A. Carlson Missionary Corner Modest Lifestyle Paul Merriman Personal Capital Reckless Generosity Ron Blue Institute Sound Mind Investing Thun Financial Travel US tax Vagabond Path Videos (Webinars) Zach Holz

Don’t Take My Word for It

This blogsite is designed to provide general, non-expert information in regard to the subject matter covered. If professional assistance is required, the services of competent professionals should be sought.

Categories

  • Earnings
  • Faith in Finances
  • Investments
  • Retirement
  • Savings
  • Taxation
  • Warnings for Expats!
  • Winning Financial Freedom

Tell Me About It!

About Vagabond Finances
Favorite Tools
Cookies Policy
Privacy Policy
Get in Touch

Longest Disclaimer Ever!

I am not a financial, tax or legal professional, have not taken into consideration your personal circumstances and am not offering personal advice. I’m just a US expat nonprofit worker pointing out some of the mistakes I’ve made and lessons I’ve learned. See full disclaimer for specifics. – Mark

Vagabonds Rooted in Christ

“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.”
Proverbs 11:28 [ESV]

Photos provided by Pixabay.

Copyright © 2018-2021 Vagabond Finances. All rights reserved.