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New York State encompasses diverse landscapes ranging from the Atlantic coastline and Long Island to the Adirondack Mountains in the north and the Finger Lakes region in the west. The state is home to New York City, one of the world's most influential financial, cultural, and media centers, alongside smaller cities like Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany. The economy is highly diversified, with major sectors including finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and tourism. New York offers a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty, with world-class museums, theaters, restaurants, and outdoor recreation. The state attracts millions of residents and visitors annually due to its economic opportunities and cultural significance. Life varies dramatically between the bustling metropolis of NYC and the more relaxed pace of upstate communities.

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Podcasts

Episode 8: Jake Barber - The Expat Finance Expert Returns

Episode 8: Jake Barber - The Expat Finance Expert Returns

Jake Barber, the Founder and CEO of SJB Global, is a life-long expat and an expert in expat finance. Over the course of Expat Exchange's nearly 30 years online, there are few people we have met with as much lived experience and professional acumen as Jake. We were thrilled to welcome him back to the show and look forward to having him on again!
Episode 6: Jake Barber - Expat Finance Expert and Lifelong Expat

Episode 6: Jake Barber - Expat Finance Expert and Lifelong Expat

Jake Barber is an expat finance expert and the founder and principal of SJB Global. A lifelong expat currently living in Marbella, Spain, Jake has vast experience helping expats from the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries manage their finances while living abroad. Get a primer on what you need to know both before and after you move abroad!

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