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The Death of Crowdsourcing (and Why I Built My Own Tools Instead)
My not-so-gentle manifesto on Facebook advice, AI regurgitation, and why I’d rather build than bullshit. For the past year I’ve been...
Oct 14 min read


The 7% Flat Tax in Italy: What It Really Means for Retirees
The 7% flat tax in Italy sounds simple — pay 7% on your pension income and live happily ever after. But once you dig into the details, the picture gets a lot messier. Social Security, IRAs, private pensions, annuities, government pensions, VA benefits, and Roth IRAs are all treated differently under the U.S.–Italy tax treaty.
Sep 156 min read


House Hunting in Puglia: A Scouting Trip with Backup on Speed Dial
Retire in Puglia? Discover how a scouting trip to Ceglie Messapica—with Ostuni, Martina Franca & Cisternino as options—helped a couple plan with clarity.
Aug 234 min read


What $200k Really Buys You in Italy’s 7% Towns
Thinking of retiring to Italy under the 7% flat tax? Here’s what $200,000 can actually buy you in walkable small towns—from restored homes in Puglia to fixer-uppers in Le Marche. Real listings, real advice, no sugarcoating.
Jun 105 min read


Retiring Smart: U.S. vs. Italy (7% Flat Tax Scheme vs. Progressive Tax)
A no-fluff breakdown of Italy’s 7% flat tax vs. U.S. retirement costs—real math, smart strategy, and what happens after year 10.
Apr 415 min read


Italy’s 7% Flat Tax for Retirees: What’s Real, What’s BS, and What You Actually Need to Know
Italy’s 7% tax deal for retirees sounds amazing—but most advice online is dubious. Here’s what’s real, what’s BS, and how to qualify.
Mar 305 min read
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