Part 2 of our money two-parter. Jerry and Mary walk through getting your CPF — free at a Brazilian consulate abroad, or in Brazil at Banco do Brasil, Correios, Caixa, or the Receita Federal, with no residency required — opening a bank account as a foreigner (including why digital-nomad visa holders open regular resident accounts), and putting your money to work in a high-rate economy: CDBs, the Selic rate, and the FGC guarantee that protects your deposits.

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Brazil in Ten isn't only about places — this episode opens Living in Brazil, a strand about everyday life once you're here. Jerry and Mary break down the money you'll actually use: the real and how far your dollars go, Pix — the instant payment system Brazilians use for everything — plus cards, cash, and staying ahead of fraud. This is Part 1 of two; Part 2 covers getting your CPF, opening a bank account, and investing.

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AI disclosure: Jerry Tower and Mary Weiss are AI-generated voices.

Music: "Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

Fernando de Noronha: Brazil's most tightly controlled paradise. Jerry and Mary explore the volcanic archipelago 350km off Brazil's northeast coast — where nobody is born, every visitor pays an environmental tax, and the diving rivals anywhere on Earth. From spinner dolphins to the true cost of a week in paradise (prices collected October 2026), this is your essential guide to Brazil's crown jewel.Brought to you by Alex Duarte. His step-by-step Brazil Digital Nomad Visa playbook is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rL7wAmAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.More Brazil stories: https://brazilexplained.substack.comAI disclosure: Jerry Tower and Mary Weiss are AI-generated voices.Music: "Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.