Technology always wins the race against less agile governments. Such is the case in Iran, where peer-to-peer crypto e-currency Bitcoin is enabling locals to conduct world...
Where to plant your citizenship flag
Where should you plant your citizenship flag? This past weekend on my radio show, I spoke with passport guru Mark Nestmann about who is calling him for a second...
Some people just don’t get it…
With a new year comes new resolutions. I've endeavored to spend more time visiting developing countries, finding opportunities in frontier lands, and exposing myself to...
The real lesson behind the USA’s offshore tax crackdown
I've recently been talking with some of the top experts on FATCA, the USA's far-reaching new law that effectively makes every foreign financial institution an unpaid tax...
Mileage runs: how an airport layover can open your mind for business
Dateline: Houston, United States I'm at the Houston airport's United Club now, spending a three-hour layover on a mileage run that will take me in every direction across the U.S....
The Fiscal Cliff and Why Innovation in The US is Dying
As the debate over the United States’ fiscal cliff continues with seemingly little progress, we can’t help but take a different (albeit predictable) view on the whole fiscal...
Greece vs. Portugal Golden Visa: Investor Residency Programs Compared
Greece and Portugal operate two of Europe’s most popular Golden Visa programs, allowing non-EU citizens to gain residence in the countries by making a minimum investment of EUR...
Countries That Will Pay You to Move There
Italy has the highest share of people over 65 years old of all EU member states, and if this trend continues, the implications could be serious. Demographic decline is an...
Safest Caribbean Islands in 2025: The Ultimate Guide
For those looking to escape to a tranquil and secure paradise, the Caribbean islands offer a welcoming, safe environment that attracts a diverse range of visitors. What's more –...
The Ultimate Guide to Expat Living in the Cayman Islands
With golden sands, palm trees and crystal-clear water, the Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach is among the best in the world. When it comes to living in the Cayman Islands,...
Moving to Malta in 2025: The Ultimate Guide
For many global entrepreneurs and investors, the EU’s golden visa blueprints were immaculate. A five-year plan for European residency was meticulously drafted, with...
10 Easiest Countries to Immigrate to: Passports for Investors and Professionals
The freedoms we enjoy in our so-called ‘borderless’ world are being steadily dismantled. In its place, a complex web of shifting regulations and political anxieties has...
Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal in 2025
Portugal has long been seen as one of Europe’s most welcoming destinations for expats – and the numbers back it up. An estimated 14,000 Americans now call Portugal home. While...
Why Singapore’s Startup Hub is the Best in Asia
Once entrepreneurs hit their stride, many set their sights on relocating to a global startup hub that offers business-friendly policies, world-class infrastructure and access to...
5 Best Countries for Americans to Retire in 2025
Retirement isn't what it used to be. In the past, most people expected to work diligently until their mid-sixties, get a pension, rely on Social Security and perhaps head...
Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate in the United States
For most people, buying a home is the single largest financial commitment they'll ever make – and often, one of the most stressful. Yet, for many US citizens, home ownership...
Best Countries to Move to With a Family for HNWIs in 2025
Relocating as a high-net-worth individual is one thing – doing it with your family is something else entirely. You no longer have to merely worry about tax rates, business setup...
A Guide to Capital Gains Tax Rates in 2025
Not all countries tax capital gains. In fact, some of the world's top financial hubs, like Switzerland, Singapore and Hong Kong, intentionally eschew them in favour of attracting...
Spain Digital Nomad Visa in 2025
Spain has long been a magnet for nomads in search of the perfect lifestyle – from sun-drenched retirees to remote workers lured by the country's climate, culture and cost of...
10 Best Countries for American Expats
America isn’t what it used to be. High taxes, political chaos and a growing sense that personal freedom is slipping away have more people looking for an exit. Maybe you’re tired...