•Expats in the US
Moving to the US as an Expat: Full Guide (2026)
Everything I wish I knew before moving from Asia to the US—from SSN timelines and renting without credit to the real cost of living in top expat cities. Updated for 2026.
>Full-Stack AI Engineer
I spent 18 years in advertising.
Then I learned to code.
Now I build AI products while keeping my day job as VP—and I write about the journey. The wins, the failures, and everything in between.
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Two production platforms, built solo while maintaining my day job. Real users, real metrics, real learning.
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- •Tell one agent something, all nine know it
- •11 strategic frameworks (SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, etc.)
- •The more you use it, the smarter it gets
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•Credit card tips
Credit Card Rewards for Expats: Full Guide (2026)
Credit card rewards can return hundreds—or thousands—per year if you use them right. Here's a stage-by-stage strategy for expats, from your first secured card to premium travel cards.
•Expats in the US
T-Bills vs HYSA: Savings Guide for Expats (2026)
T-bills or high-yield savings? As an expat in a high-tax state like California, the answer isn't obvious. Here's my updated 2026 breakdown with current rates, tax math, and a simple cash strategy.
•Expats in the US
Building Credit in the US as an Expat: The Complete 2026 Guide
From zero credit history to 720+ in under a year—here's the exact roadmap I followed as an expat, with updated 2026 strategies for building, protecting, and leveraging your US credit score.
•Expats in the US
HSA, FSA & HDHP: Healthcare Guide for Expats (2026)
The definitive 2026 guide to HSA, FSA, and HDHP for expats in the US—with updated IRS contribution limits, comparison tables, and practical tips from four years of navigating the system myself.
•AI
How I Rebuilt My Blog Backend in 4 Days with Claude Code
I migrated 485 WordPress posts to Next.js in 4 days using a plugin that taught Claude to think like a product manager—not just a code generator.
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