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  "description": "Connected International provides a blog and resources with practical guides, tips, and inspiration for individuals navigating international living, travel, and a global lifestyle. Topics cover finances, beauty products abroad, travel packing, digital nomad visas, and general advice for expats.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-08-09T00:03:14.674Z",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://connectedinternational.org",
    "founded": "2017",
    "headquarters": "Not specified",
    "pricing_model": "Primarily free access to content, supplemented by user donations via Ko-fi.",
    "core_products": "Informational content (blog posts, guides, articles), community building through newsletter.",
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    "employee_count": "Not specified (appears to be a personal project or small team)",
    "funding_stage": "Self-funded / Personal project (supported by donations)",
    "subcategory": "Expat & Digital Nomad Resources"
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      "Expat Relocation Consultants: Hiring professional consultants or relocation agencies to handle aspects of moving abroad, visa applications, and settling into a new country.",
      "Remain Uninformed: Not seeking out specific advice or resources, potentially leading to challenges, missed opportunities, or difficulties in adapting to life abroad."
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      "navigating US salary expat",
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      "beauty products Mexico expats",
      "tips to save money living abroad",
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