We talk about second passports, plan-B residencies, offshore gold vaults, foreign real estate, wealth protection, international banking, alternative assets and other things from the offshore and expat space you will not find anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TODAY 💻 Visit our Website: https://ExpatMoney.com
…
continue reading
1
298: World War Watch: Middle East Conflicts and Tensions In The Taiwan Strait – Kyle Anzalone
59:39
59:39
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
59:39
From the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to the tensions in the Taiwan Strait, it’s hard to keep up with all of the unfortunate military conflicts around the globe. With a wife, three children, and a seven-figure business to run, I find it difficult to keep up with the constantly evolving landscape of these global conflicts... Luckily, we have…
…
continue reading
1
297: A Chilean Birth Story – Why We Went South For Baby Number Three
30:17
30:17
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
30:17
Imagine being born and already having a leg up on your expat journey with a second passport. That’s exactly what our latest newborn son got to experience, even if he’s not quite old enough to be aware of it yet, as my wife and I did the birth tourism thing again and travelled to the country of Chile to give birth to our third child. In today’s epis…
…
continue reading
1
296: Capitalizing On Panama’s New Global Resort Brand
2:07:31
2:07:31
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
2:07:31
So many people were mad at me for missing the opportunity I presented on Saturday and not getting enough units for our community. To try and make it up to you guys, I will republish the presentation as a podcast. I have also been able to secure an additional few units for our community at the same discounted rate. These units will be going to every…
…
continue reading
1
295: Offbeat Escapes: Exploring Contrarian Plan B Locations – Brian Greco
48:44
48:44
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
48:44
Has your inner contrarian been nagging you to explore some offbeat Plan B expat locations? Today’s episode is just for you, as I welcome my good friend Brian Greco to the show. Brian is a world traveller, market researcher, and internationalization author who specializes in exploring lesser-known destinations and finding unique and compelling lifes…
…
continue reading
1
294: Mikkel Unfiltered: A Spicy Take On The Expat World
57:37
57:37
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
57:37
Ever wished I would loosen up a little and tell you what I really think? I say this somewhat in jest, of course - long-time listeners know I am not really one to hold back and always strive to deliver my perspective in the most straightforward way possible. But I think you’ll find in this episode that I let loose a bit more than normal as I joined …
…
continue reading
1
293: What’s It Like To Work With Expat Money?
32:50
32:50
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
32:50
What’s it really like to work with me? That’s exactly what my colleague Marc Clair asked several of my clients and partners last month during my 41st birthday bash in Panama. This came at the tail end of our Panama Expat Exploration & Investment Tour, where I spent the week helping clients craft their own Plan B, whether it be residencies, citizens…
…
continue reading
1
292: From IRA to International: Investing In Foreign Real Estate With SDIRAs
55:44
55:44
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
55:44
Are you an American with an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) loaded with mutual funds, investing in the incredibly shaky foundation of the U.S. stock market? Today’s episode is just for you. This week, I am going to share a recent webinar I held where I invited our new partner, Matt Calhoun from Equity Trust, to discuss how to take control of yo…
…
continue reading
1
291: Unschooling: Learning Off The Beaten Path – Joshua Sheats
57:47
57:47
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
57:47
In the third and final installment of our three-part series, Joshua and I dive even deeper into the vast array of knowledge Joshua has acquired over the years, both through his own research and his real-life experience educating his own five children. Enjoy! Joshua is an expert financial planner who teaches normal people how to seamlessly connect t…
…
continue reading
1
290: Worldschooling: Beyond The 3 R’s – Joshua Sheats
1:04:20
1:04:20
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:04:20
In the second installment of our three-part series, where we discuss everything but finance, Joshua and I delve further into the subject of education and how worldschooling his own five children has altered his ideas about what makes a “well-educated man.” Enjoy! Joshua is an expert financial planner who teaches normal people how to seamlessly conn…
…
continue reading
1
289: Lessons From Homeschooling Five Children Overseas – Joshua Sheats
1:00:57
1:00:57
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:00:57
Today’s guest is Joshua Sheats. Joshua is an expert financial planner who teaches normal people how to seamlessly connect the science of financial planning with the joy of goal achievement. He is the host of the Radical Personal Finance podcast and, as you’ll hear in this episode, is also passionate about education and worldschooling with his five …
…
continue reading
1
288: Update: Why I Don’t Take My Foot Off The Gas
21:31
21:31
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
21:31
Today, I’m going to provide an update on everything that’s been going on over the past few weeks. It culminated with my birthday party here in Panama, which saw over 200 like-minded people come together for an incredible celebration. Prior to that, we had a week-long investors tour in Panama, which began just as I was coming back from a trip to Tur…
…
continue reading
1
287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama’s Visa Boom, and El Salvador’s Pricey Citizenship
22:58
22:58
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
22:58
Today, I want to introduce a new segment in the show, one that my team and I have been talking about internally for a while. It will be known for now as “Expat News.” The idea is that every quarter or so, as I’m reading the news or going through government websites and I see changes to immigration and programs and things that affect the offshore an…
…
continue reading
1
286: Untracked: The Role of Freedom Tech In Personal Security – Seth For Privacy
1:12:23
1:12:23
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:12:23
Seth for Privacy is a freedom maximalist and privacy advocate. He is the head of strategy and content for “Foundation Devices,” which builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your freedom. He also serves as the editor for Freedom Tech, a global hub championing Bitcoin builders, open-source developers, educators and privacy tech pion…
…
continue reading
1
285: Part 2 Building Wealth In Paraguay’s 2024 Real Estate Boom – Q&A
1:19:05
1:19:05
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:19:05
This is the second part of the presentation I put together with my friend Fernando about the incredible, under-the-radar opportunities for real estate investment in Paraguay. I met Fernando when I travelled to Paraguay last year to explore the country, and we became not only fast friends but also business partners. I was thrilled to have him come o…
…
continue reading
1
284: Part 1 Building Wealth In Paraguay’s 2024 Real Estate Boom – Presentation
1:19:20
1:19:20
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:19:20
This is a replay of a webinar I hosted about the incredible investment opportunities in Paraguay I uncovered on my recent trip to that off-the-radar South American country. I invited my friend Fernando to explain why Paraguay’s real estate market is such an exciting prospect in 2024 and how you can capitalize on those opportunities now before the r…
…
continue reading
1
283: Panama Healthcare: A Personal Case Study & Report
25:57
25:57
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
25:57
It has not been a great couple of weeks here for myself and my family, but I want to share this story with you because I think there is an excellent opportunity to impart some lessons, not only about the excellent healthcare system here in Panama but also about living overseas overall. You’ll hear it in my voice that I’m still not entirely back to …
…
continue reading
1
282: Are We Headed Towards World War 3? – Ron Paul
32:22
32:22
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
32:22
I am thrilled to welcome back Dr. Ron Paul. Dr. Paul is a former U.S. Congressman, ran for President three times, and is an accomplished author and speaker. Dr. Paul always has valuable insights to share from his perspective, both as an Austrian economist and a former U.S. politician and with everything going on in the world, I wanted to invite him…
…
continue reading
1
281: Plan B Insights: Evaluating Hungary’s Residency Potential – Laszlo Kiss
56:00
56:00
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
56:00
I invited Laszlo back to the show to discuss the various new immigration programs that have recently come out of his home country of Hungary. Who better than a Hungarian to help break it all down? Today’s guest is Laszlo Kiss, who is making his return to the Expat Money Show after first appearing way back on episode 99. He has more than 30 years of…
…
continue reading
1
280: Bulletproof Your Future: Comprehensive Plan B Strategies For Global Citizens
52:22
52:22
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
52:22
This is one of the most important webinars I have put together, so I wanted to make sure all of my listeners got a chance to check it out if you didn’t catch the live webinar. In today’s episode, I wanted to share a recent special webinar I hosted this past Thursday entitled “Bulletproof Your Future: Comprehensive Plan B Strategies For Global Citiz…
…
continue reading
1
279: Doug Casey’s Crystal Ball – Predictions for 2024
42:30
42:30
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
42:30
This interview is with my friend and mentor, the great Doug Casey. In this conversation, Doug polishes his crystal ball and gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see in 2024 when it comes to the economy, geopolitics, and the prospect of World War Three. This is an absolute can’t-miss discussion! TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH DOUG CASEY Listen in …
…
continue reading
1
278: Breaking New Ground: Everyday Life in a Free Private City – Alex Ugorji
53:23
53:23
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
53:23
Alex Ugorji is an entrepreneur and educator interested in prosperity zones, breakaway civilizations, and disruptive technologies. He started the Crypto Frontier, an intentional crypto community in Saipan, and co-founded a blockchain software company RaiPay. He is also the co-founder of Nakamoto Financial, a consulting and financial technology compa…
…
continue reading
1
277: Mikkel Unleashed: A Raw Take on Today’s Tumultuous World
45:41
45:41
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
45:41
Today I want to have a little fun and share with you a compilation of some of my best rants from this past year of the Expat Money Show. 2023 saw me interviewing a ton of huge guests like Rick Rule and Peter Schiff, but what I don’t often highlight are my own little side rants, and I sure had a lot of them this year! So enjoy this look back at some…
…
continue reading
1
276: Mikkel’s Travel Chronicles – Unforgettable Adventures
1:08:07
1:08:07
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:08:07
In today’s episode, I am going to share with you a compilation of the best chronicles of my travels from this year on the Expat Money Show. This past year has been full of great opportunities to visit a bunch of new countries. Longtime listeners know how much I love travelling and exploring the world, so I thought we would give you a bit of a highl…
…
continue reading
1
275: Gold, Inflation and the Banking Crisis: The Outlook for 2024 – Peter Schiff
57:58
57:58
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
57:58
Today’s guest is Peter Schiff, an American stockbroker, financial commentator and radio personality. He is the CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc. This is a conversation that I was originally a part of this year’s Expat Money Summit, and I wanted to share it with you today to give you a taste of the sort of exclusive conten…
…
continue reading
1
274: From Zero To Fluency: How To Master A Foreign Language – Benny Lewis
1:04:04
1:04:04
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:04:04
Benny has been a nomadic polyglot for over 20 years. He speaks over ten languages, several at the fluency level. He runs the largest language blog in the world called Fluent In 3 Months, which receives more than 1 to 2 million unique visitors every month. He is the author of multiple books, has given a number of TED talks, and is a National Geograp…
…
continue reading
1
273: Discover Paraguay: An In-Depth Breakdown of Our Scouting Trip
29:19
29:19
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
29:19
Paraguay is a new country for me and is the latest stop on my quest to try to tick off all of the countries in Central and South America. I saw all of Central America over 20 years ago, but there are still some South American countries that are on my bucket list. Today, you’ll not only learn about my time in Paraguay and my overall perspective on t…
…
continue reading
1
272: Investing Abroad: Insights and Lessons from the Expat Exploration Tour
40:11
40:11
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
40:11
Today I want to tell you guys all about the event we just had in Uruguay and give you an inside look at the kind of exploratory tours I do with my private clients. These tours are so much fun, and today, you’ll get a little bit of insight into just how they are formatted and how these tours work overall. You’ll even hear some testimonials from actu…
…
continue reading
1
271: My Adventures Going To And From The Liberty In Our Lifetime Conference
37:14
37:14
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
37:14
In today’s episode, I am going to detail the recent trip that I made to Prague via Costa Rica, via Germany, and then on the way back through Turkey, Cuba, and then back to Panama. It was quite an adventure. And hopefully, there will be some suitable lessons in this one for you on what to do and what not to do when travelling abroad. Enjoy! TODAY'S …
…
continue reading
1
270: Futuristic Skylines: What Lies Ahead for International Cities – Titus Gebel
53:01
53:01
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
53:01
Today’s guest is Titus Gebel, a German entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in International law. He is the inventor of the “Free Cities” concept and the founder of the Free Cities Foundation. He is also the CEO of Tipolis, where he is focused on creating and developing autonomous cities by partnering commercially with governments and special economic zones a…
…
continue reading
1
269: There’s Going To Be A Financial Reckoning – Addison Wiggin
54:27
54:27
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
54:27
Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the financial markets, the economy and politics. He writes the financial daily, The Daily Missive, and is the host and editor of The Essential Investor, a fundamental resource for individuals managing their …
…
continue reading
1
268: Expat Insights: Reflections from Our Recent Trip to Azerbaijan
26:16
26:16
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
26:16
Today I bring you the final part of my four-part series discussing my experience travelling in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. In previous episodes, I discussed Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Be sure to check those out if you missed them. This week, I’ll talk a bit about my time spent on the last leg of my trip in Azerbaijan. …
…
continue reading
1
267: Exploring Armenia: A Comprehensive Trip Report for Global Expats
21:52
21:52
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
21:52
Today I am bringing you part three of my series, breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I already discussed Turkey and Georgia in recent episodes - be sure to go back and check those reports out as well. This week, I’ll discuss my time spent in the interesting country of Armenia. Does this country hav…
…
continue reading
1
266: Georgia as a Plan B: Is It the Right Choice for Expats?
37:55
37:55
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
37:55
Today, I will deliver an in-depth report on my time spent in Georgia. This is part two of my series breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I started in episode 263 with my report on Turkey, and I will soon deliver two more reports on my trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan. TODAY'S GEORGIA TRIP REPORT List…
…
continue reading
1
265: Tips, Tricks, & Strategies For Moving Abroad With Your Family
53:56
53:56
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
53:56
On this week's podcast, as I recover from the incredibly successful second year of the Expat Money Summit, I'll be republishing an episode I did a couple of years ago that I'm calling Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Moving Abroad With Your Family. I’ve got a lot of experience travelling with my family, so I believe you'll get some really great insigh…
…
continue reading
1
264: Dual Identity: Strategies for Gaining Backup Residency or Citizenship
43:35
43:35
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
43:35
Since it's Summit week, and you really should be checking out the over 40 free presentations going on there, I am going to republish an episode today that I did earlier this year about how to go about getting a backup citizenship or residency. But first, really, stop what you're doing and grab your spot over at the Expat Money Summit and catch thes…
…
continue reading
1
263: The Price of Mobility: Acquiring a Turkish Passport Through Investment
41:34
41:34
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
41:34
Today, I bring to you a personal report of a portion of my month-long trip that I just returned from. As we focus on my time in Turkey, I will include an update on the citizenship by investment I am working on from there. While it was an incredible trip, it wasn’t all roses, as we had some challenges to face along the way. I don’t hold back - you’l…
…
continue reading
1
262: Three Things I Had To Overcome To Find Success
36:12
36:12
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
36:12
Across several episodes, I have been trying to organize my thoughts regarding what I've been able to do over the last couple of decades to set myself up for success. I have spent a lot of time trying to figure these things out, and a number of major struggles were holding me back along the way. Tune in to hear me break down how I overcame three maj…
…
continue reading
1
261: Preparing Your Investments For the Coming Recession – Rick Rule
1:01:39
1:01:39
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:01:39
Rick Rule is a legendary investor known for his expertise in natural resources, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water. He is the founder of Sprott US Holdings, which he later merged into Sprott Incorporated in 2011. He joins me today to discuss his investment strategy and how listeners can best prepare …
…
continue reading
1
260: Living Unbound: Laurence Easeman’s Strategies for Self-Sovereignty
1:04:32
1:04:32
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:04:32
Today’s guest is Laurence Easeman, a filmmaker and host of the “Eyes Wide Open” podcast. His mission is to empower others to know their rights, break free from the system, and recognize the importance of personal autonomy and agency. He spends his time between the UK and Portugal, where he is pursuing residency. TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH LAURENCE E…
…
continue reading
1
259: Behind the Scenes: A First Look at the Expat Money Summit
17:16
17:16
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
17:16
Today I take a break from format to provide you with an in-depth update on this year’s Expat Money Summit, which is happening from October 2nd to the 6th. I am really, really excited about this Summit, and I can't explain to you how much work it is to put on, but I'm so thrilled about it. I am going to share with you guys how it works, what's going…
…
continue reading
1
258: Questioning Authority: Max Borders’ Vision for Expats
50:17
50:17
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
50:17
Today’s guest is Max Borders, author of the book Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution. Max has been an outspoken supporter of decentralized systems and individual freedom and has authored four books deeply exploring humanity's movement toward societies of decentralized governance. Today, Max joins the show to expla…
…
continue reading
1
257: Financial Fortitude: Johnny Profita’s Approach to Risk-Managed Trading
47:55
47:55
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
47:55
Johnny spent 15 years in finance managing a billion-dollar fixed-income portfolio before he quit his 9-5 job and abandoned his life in Chicago to pursue the life he always wanted but never thought was possible. He currently lives in Mexico, where he now practices and teaches Futures and Forex trading while opining on politics, current events, and e…
…
continue reading
1
256: The Promise of Self-Governing Cities: Expats’ Freedom Frontier – Alex Voss
58:38
58:38
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
58:38
Alex Voss is the CFO of TIPOLIS, a company committed to becoming the creator, owner and operator of a global portfolio of international, autonomous cities. Alex also shares an affinity for topics like Bitcoin, Austrian economics and free cities, so as you can imagine, we get along great. Alex and I have known each other for a few years now, and it …
…
continue reading
1
255: Global Passport Pandemonium: What You Need to Know
33:53
33:53
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
33:53
Today we are going to break from format a bit, as it has been a crazy week in the expat world, with a ton of news breaking that affects a number of popular CBI programs. Unfortunately, none of it is good news. I'm not here to sugarcoat things but rather to deliver the truth of what is going on in the world so that you can make the best decisions po…
…
continue reading
1
254: Local Integration: Adapting to New Cultures as an Expat – Jim Lennertz
1:03:02
1:03:02
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:03:02
Jim Lennertz is an American-born entrepreneur and adventurer. Raised in a beach town during California's "Golden Age," he became a self-described "well-educated surfer" who gathered real-world experiences and realized that the prescribed life path was not for him. He currently lives with his wife in Southern Brazil, and he’s also an admin in our pr…
…
continue reading
1
253: Where To Go If We Have World War III – Dave DeCamp
1:01:13
1:01:13
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:01:13
Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario. While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affai…
…
continue reading
1
252: Spit In The Eye Of The Globalists – Tom Luongo
51:29
51:29
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
51:29
Tom Luongo is a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it. TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO Hear Tom…
…
continue reading
1
251: Staying Sane: Expats’ Guide to Turbulent Homelands – Antony Sammeroff
1:08:58
1:08:58
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:08:58
Antony Sammeroff is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income - For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die. Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, T…
…
continue reading
1
250: Celebrating Success: Key Takeaways from Expat Money’s Finest Discussions
52:51
52:51
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
52:51
Today’s episode celebrates 250 episodes of the Expat Money Show! I can’t believe some of the incredible people I’ve gotten to speak to doing this podcast, many of whom I admired years before this show, were even an idea in my mind. It occurred to me that many of you hadn’t yet begun your expat journey when I started this podcast back in 2017, and t…
…
continue reading
1
249: Latin America Through a Safety Lens: A Conversation with Ernie Baca
1:15:29
1:15:29
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:15:29
Today Ernie is back to talk a bit about his work in law enforcement, specifically in Latin America, and some of the safety concerns, tips and tricks, and anything to do with safety and security in Latin America. TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA Listen to Ernie detail his extensive background in law enforcement, including working on HUGE cases t…
…
continue reading