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Alternative Investment Strategies: A Guide to Asset Classes and Investment Approaches
The alternative investment market is experiencing significant growth and is projected to reach $32 trillion in assets under management by 2030. This growth is driven in part by the desire to invest in assets with low correlation to public markets. At the same time, evergreen funds are broadening access to alternative investments, creating opportunities for […]
Wine Investment: How It Works and How To Get Started
Wine collecting has long been a niche pursuit for connoisseurs, but it has steadily evolved into a popular alternative asset accessible to high-net-worth individuals looking to invest beyond traditional markets. In this article, we’ll examine wine investment as a means to diversify your portfolio. You’ll learn about: What Is Wine Investment? Wine investment is buying […]
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Was Marco Polo the perfect expat entrepreneur?
Every once in awhile, it’s nice to look back through the history of entrepreneurship and realize that many of today’s economic concepts are still the same. After all, we’re all humans and tend to be motivated by the same things. When it comes to economic freedom, perhaps today’s politicians and expat entrepreneurs ought to look […]
Why You Need a Location-Independent Business in 2024
When it comes to living your best life, you may feel that you’re just like the masses of people stuck in a rut incapable of seeing the potential that lies just beyond the horizon. Whether it’s sticking with a job you hate or staying in a country you believe has taken away all your freedoms, […]
America’s surveillance state – June 15, 2013 Radio show
Nomad Capitalist ReportAirdate: June 15, 2013 Topics discussed: Anarcho-capitalism, surveillance state Guests:0:00 Andrew discusses Edward Snowden, his fate, and why this is one of the biggest issues of the decade. Plus, Andrew’s thoughts on why the NSA case means you’re a sitting duck in the United States… and why you need to start protecting yourself. […]
Big Government is Your New Mommy – Here’s Your Escape
If you had involved parents like mine, you know how difficult it was to get some of the stuff you wanted as a kid. Growing up, kids tend to figure out which parent will give them what they want. Maybe dad is more open to giving you a little extra freedom, whereas mom is more […]
What Adam Kokesh told me about moving to South America
This weekend, I aired a radio interview with libertarian icon Adam Kokesh. Adam was arrested earlier this year attending a rally against the police state, and has been arrested for civil disobedience before. I asked him what he thought about the idea that his mostly younger followers should be moving overseas to find their own […]
A surveillance state spies on more than phone calls
If you’re just becoming disturbed by the National Security Agency listening to your phone calls, you’re in for quite a shock. The gravity of news about the “Security” statists in The Land of the Free keeps getting worse, with reports now saying they can basically read your Gmail emails as you type them. Across the […]
All propaganda is equal, but some propaganda is more equal than others
I pre-recorded some radio interviews today so I’d have time to meet with a top business contact of mine who’s meeting me this weekend to discuss some exciting projects for Nomad Capitalist. Our radio show has been attracting some great guests from Gerald Celente to Bobby Casey to Mark Nestmann. Earlier today, I spoke with […]
Does the Government Believe the World is Flat?
Dr. Who once said, “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views… which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” History is littered of examples […]
Why Non-Extradition Countries Won’t Save You
Thinking about moving your business or assets offshore? Then, it’s wise to first get your head around the tangled web of international law, especially extradition. But even before you immerse yourself in that, take note that no matter how far you go, you can’t outrun the long arm of the law. With that warning firmly […]
Become a Chinese entrepreneur, fix this problem, become rich
Marco Polo, who traveled throughout Asia with his father and uncle as a teenager, returned to Venice to find his Republic at war with Genoa. He found himself imprisoned and eventually dictated tales of his travels to his cellmate, a Pisan romance writer. The epic stories would form the first most Venetians would hear of […]
“Terrorism” is a Tyrant’s Favorite Safe Word: Here’s Why
Terrorism has long been a buzzword for corrupt governments. In 63 BC, Romans took control of Syria following the Third Mithridatic War. That same year, they sacked Jerusalem and took control of Jerusalem’s temple. It wasn’t long before the Judaea Province, of which Jerusalem was a part, was made an official part of Rome. That […]
Expatriation: why the New Rich in China get it
“Go where you’re treated best”. That was the simple philosophy with which I started Nomad Capitalist. It’s simple, really; why would you stay somewhere where you’re not appreciated or unable to maximize your talents fully? Beyond matters of capitalism, it’s also a general philosophy that applies to many other aspects of life. At its core, […]
Is the World Service Authority passport a real second passport?
We frequently discuss easy ways to get a second passport. When people hear that I zip through the diplomatic line using a government-issued Global Entry card when entering the Land of the Free, they want to know ways they can have access to diplomat-like perks of their own. Of course, having a second passport is […]
The psychology of jingoism and expatriation
Let’s do a little psychological analysis today. Ever since arriving back on US soil a month ago for my two-month hiatus from traveling, I’ve been writing what seems constantly about disturbing trends I see here. Namely, those trends involve the idea that there is some kind of magic pixie dust baked into the land that […]
Be careful where you register your domain name
The government is certainly following that old phrase, “better to seek forgiveness than permission” lately. Well, except until it comes to the forgiveness part. It’s now come out that in The Land of the Free, the Department of “Justice” had phone records for five more phones at Fox News. Every day, things get worse and […]
Asset seizures? Government intimidation? Illegal surveillance? Check.
To many people around the world, the concept of geographically diversifying your assets is – no pun intended – a foreign concept. While many investors are comfortable with the idea of having some money in stocks and some in bonds, few talk about geographical diversity. Even those who understand the disintegration of fiat currency often […]
Who owns your citizenship: you or your government?
I sent my US passport into the State Department yesterday so they can add more pages to it. I’ve been hitting it hard the last two years or so, and all those stamps, stickers, and visas ate away all the empty space in my passport. I’ll be spending the entire second half of this year […]
“American Exceptionalism” and other lies about economic freedom
I talk a lot about how silly I find the concept of “American Exceptionalism”. The idea that one country is inherently superior to any other is an odd and disturbing concept to those who have seen the world. Or who just sit down and think about what’s being proposed by calling one’s country the most […]
Economic freedom is all about momentum
I’m often asked why I would want to pack up my things and fly half way around the world to visit and live in developing countries like some of the ones I’ve reported from recently, and will be reporting from in the months to come. A lot of people in my home country can’t comprehend […]
Ben Bernanke is putting lipstick on less freedom
Iron Man 3 is a runaway hit. The comic book action movie had the second biggest debut of any movie ever. People can’t get enough of the war fantasy concept that pits good guys versus bad. In just one opening weekend, it brought in more than $175 million. Now, I could talk about how the […]
The five best island countries with no income tax
Last updated June 10, 2021 Looking for total tax freedom and a taste of island life to go with it? These island nations not only provide gorgeous scenery; they’re perfectly happy to let you earn all the money you want without dipping their hand into the pot. The tax policy is as laid back as […]
Be careful what you wish for in the court system
Reporting from: Phoenix, Arizona It’s been a circus here in Phoenix lately. Now-convicted murderer Jodi Arias has been the talk of the town as pundits pushed for her conviction. For those who favor less government, however, I caution to be careful what you wish for. Already, I see factions, largely conservative, pushing for the death […]
When your country isn’t worth fighting for
I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio – a city that hasn’t won a professional sports championship since 1964. Oddly enough, ever since I was a kid, people there have been bemoaning that they haven’t won a professional sports championship since 1964. The people still support the teams – often to great extremes – despite their […]
How Big Government made it harder to get a second passport
Your options for escaping your home country have decreased dramatically in the last fifteen years. Yes, you are still technically free to move to almost any country in the world you wish. Just pack up your things and go. And for most people in the world, that’s the road taken. The British banker who takes […]
How to get second residency in Gibraltar
Last Updated: June 17, 2021. Dateline: Mexico City, Mexico Throughout Spain, the feeling about the economy is grim. This beautiful country, full of amazing culture and cuisine, has fallen to its knees with no solutions for getting up. Yet, on its tip lies a tiny territory many have heard of, but few can find on […]
Europe’s seemingly harmless new capital controls
Can you name the three United States banknotes without a President on them? If only two – the $10 and $100 notes – comes to mind, you’re not alone. The third one is of a bygone era where liberty still reigned. Long ago, the United States printed banknotes in denominations as high as $100,000. While […]
Why to travel abroad while you’re young… or not so young
I was talking about traveling abroad with a close friend of mine recently. I was showing him the twenty or so countries I’ll be living in or visiting in the next year or so, and I could tell he was intrigued. His mind was blown when I said my hotel room in Siem Reap, Cambodia […]
Forecasting trends from around the world
When people find out how frequently I travel and the list of places I’ve been in and out of, they often ask me what trends I see around the world that I believe will take hold. So I decided to take time today to put forth a few of my favorites. Increased Mobile Phone Freedom.When […]
Internet sales tax: you’re nothing but a milk cow
Yesterday, I told you how politicians have – surprise – officially run out of ideas when they start using grade school tactics against their opponents. That includes against people like me who tell you that you have options outside of their little web. They do this because, despite all the bluster to the contrary, all […]
Rahm Emanuel proves Big Government is just a schoolyard bully
“I’m rubber, you’re glue; whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you!” Such words populated the schoolyard at recess for me nearly a quarter-century ago. Now, it seems they’re being used by every politician and Big Government advocate who would rather deflect any criticism against them – and point it back at the […]
Why foreign workers don’t want to move to the United States
Reporting from: Seattle, Washington When flying to the Land of the Free from Asia, I try to fly into Seattle. San Francisco is a nice airport for international travel, but agents there tend to be jerks (imagine that). LAX is a disintegrating dump, right on par with what you’d expect from that city’s mayor. Seattle […]
Quantitative easing: America’s newest export to Japan and the world
Reporting from: Tokyo, Japan Japan has a rich history. More than a millennium of history has shaped its unique culture today. Centuries ago, it enjoyed the distinct advantage of its island geography to keep out invaders, a distinct advantage over the Chinese who were constantly fighting off invading hordes. But that insulation left the underworked […]
Economic freedom in Singapore and why you must be planting flags
Reporting from: Singapore Here in one of the world’s bastions of economic freedom, the proof that you need to be planting flags around the world is all the more apparent. Coming to Singapore is quite an experience. Changi Airport is amazingly clean. Flowers adorn the walkways. When you arrive from an international flight, you are […]
Asia’s Near-Secret Haven | The Labuan Offshore Company
Last updated March 5, 2020 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I’m sitting at the Kuala Lumpur Airport Low-Cost Carrier Terminal, and directly in my view out onto the tarmac is the AirAsia jet that will take me the 50 minutes or so to Singapore. It’s not the first-class travel I’m used to, but for $11 plus […]
They knew economic freedom was in tangible assets
Reporting from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia It wasn’t until only 160 years ago that this capital city of Malaysia was founded. Unlike many cities in the region, it was only a muddy estuary – the source of its name in Malay – until tin was discovered here in the 1850s. The city went through quite a […]
No economic freedom… and a jail sentence in Brunei
Reporting from: Bandar Sari Begawan, Brunei I could be locked up for writing this. It’s important to realize that low taxation are just one element of economic freedom. The former alone does not guarantee the latter. An excellent illustration that principle is here in the tiny Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Thanks to a pure geological […]
The IRS and your (non) right to privacy when banking offshore
Reporting from: Lapu Lapu, Philippines We already know that your money has no fifth amendment protections. The government can force you to testify against yourself in many offshore tax trials… great to know the United States has a Constitution, right? Now the US government has announced that your money has no fourth amendment protections, either. […]
Where is the next Cyprus? Ask government propaganda
Reporting from: Cebu, Philippines I illustrated last week why living in a smaller, more laissez faire country has its advantages over big, bloated governments like the United States. Why have hundreds of average taxpayers toil all year to send the President on one round-trip flight to Hawai’i when you could live in a small country […]
How to start a business in the Philippines for $125
Reporting from: Manila, Philippines The Philippines has been experiencing solid 6% growth as it develops along with much of Southeast Asia. As such, the Philippines offers unique opportunities for expat entrepreneurs who want to start an offshore business. As I wrote about yesterday, there are a few westernized parts of the country that make it […]
Buy Real Estate and Get Second Residency in the Philippines
Reporting from: Makati, Philippines The real estate market here in Manila is exploding. Everywhere you turn, there’s a sign for a new development. Condos are the thing in this city of twelve million people – space is limited – and it seems everywhere you turn, there’s a new one going up around you. Donald Trump […]
What Obama could learn from Imelda Marcos on spending
Reporting from: Manila, Philippines It’s been almost three decades since Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos fled as the Yellow Revolution ousted them from power here in the Philippines. Among the most notable lines of Imelda’s bio to this day is the extravagance surrounding her 2,700 pairs of shoes. Yet Imelda’s shoe buying frenzy can teach bloated […]
How to use medical tourism to bypass Obamacare and save
Reporting from: Manila, Philippines Here at Nomad Capitalist, I lay out my top suggestions for internationalizing your life and becoming free from the shackles of one country and one government. The world is just too connected and too open these days not to. One of the steps is purposefully vague: I encourage you to find […]
California and other unsafe government pension disasters
Reporting from: San Francisco, California California is an interesting place. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful coastlines and hosts some of the world’s most innovative companies. Yet for decades, it has been perennially mired in red ink and doom and gloom. Their net worth is $127 billion below water. Frankly, it […]
Top 5 countries with the most millionaires per capita
Which country has the most millionaires per capita? If you said the United States, you’d be wrong. In fact, the United States doesn’t appear on the list of most millionaires per capita, nor is it the richest country in the world. So where you can do to fit in if you have a big suitcase […]
When the taxes stop, so do your freedoms
If politicians had their way, your only freedoms would stem from their generosity and your willingness to comply with their latest schemes. Their benevolence should be the source of any all liberty and civility. For years, the US government has been waging a War on Drugs. It’s been working pretty well. Depending on how you […]
The Coming US Real Estate Bubble: Housing Bubble Collapse
Reporting from: Phoenix, Arizona Sometimes it’s easy to understand why we keep making the same mistakes over and over again. And why there is another US real estate bubble coming. I like to use history to show examples of how governments have done the same economically disastrous things before, and how it turned out poorly. […]
Are you Prisoner Number Six? Why to consider expatriation
In the television series The Prisoner, a British secret agent quits his job and is gassed in his room while packing for a vacation. Upon waking, he finds himself in a mysterious resort-like prison located in a coastal village. Here, men are identified not by their names but by their numbers. He is Number Six. […]
Bitcoin Shows that America Hates Economic Freedom
Who would have ever thought that the United States government would want to shut down economic freedom? That they’d want to make life difficult for an informal payment system challenging the authority of its falling dollar and circumvented the thievery of its central bank? Everyone sane? I thought so. Not content with imposing over-reaching money […]
Why I use the Five Flag Theory to find more freedom
When people hear that I’m off to live in Vietnam or open a bank account in Hong Kong or start a business in the Indian Ocean nation the Seychelles, the often ask: “Why? Don’t you love America? It’s the best place on earth!” The answer is that I use the Five Flag theory to find […]
How governments use safe words to steal your bank account
Just like American politicans crying wolf, politicians around have world have a favorite word when the going gets tough. No, it’s not “just” or “ask” like the northern Europeans did this week. The safe word is “emergency”. And it’s how they steal your bank account, among other atrocities. As Cypriots are standing twenty-deep in ATM […]
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