Dateline: Merida, Mexico This Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing. Despite the US government boycotting the...
Get a Second Residence and Pay No Tax in 25 Tax-Free Countries
It’s okay to admit it – most of us dream of keeping more of our hard-earned money instead of handing it over in taxes. In a world where high-tax governments demand their cut...
Should you invest in Real Estate in Ireland?
While most of Western Europe is doing all it can to stay uncompetitive, such as France’s highest tax rates in the developed world and the United Kingdom’s attempts to kick...
Second Passports that Let You Visit the United States
One of the biggest fears we hear from US citizens looking to get a second citizenship is the concern they won’t be able to return to the United States to visit. Many people...
How capital controls and a currency collapse bankrupted this country
Last updated: March 26, 2017 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Imagine the cost of everything you buy instantly going up by 30%. Overnight. I want that to sink in. Sure, a lot of...
5 Reasons to Live in Austria
Who said the life of a nomad is supposed to be difficult? Perhaps the thrill of living in rough cities adds a bit of extra excitement. But for others, an easy-going,...
How to Get Brazilian Citizenship by Marriage or Residence by Investment
Picture this: a gateway to the rhythmic beats of samba, the rich, sprawling interior of the Amazon and an open invitation to roam across the lush landscapes of South America. No,...
The Negative Effects of 1984 Inflation 30 Years Later Are…
Dateline: George Town, Malaysia Earlier this year, I spent three days in the United States, a place I now avoid, even if only to transfer at an airport. What got me there was too...
Why western property values are set to collapse (just like the currency)
Dateline: Singapore Singapore's open policy to immigrants has made it one of the wealthiest countries and freest economies in the world. Millions have flocked to this island...
Five reasons I’m investing in Cambodian real estate
Dateline: Phnom Penh, Cambodia It's been eleven months to the date since I last departed Cambodia's capital city of Phnom Penh. To say that this city, and this country, is no...
The world’s highest savings rates vs. the bankrupt west
Dateline: Hong Kong As soon as I got off the plane, it hit me. No, it wasn't the incredible humidity here, even though Hong Kong makes Manila look like the Sahara desert with 32...
Is the time of maximum pessimism the best time to buy?
Is the time of maximum pessimism the best time to buy? Investors around the world have made fortunes buying when "blood is in the streets" in places like Cambodia. Dateline: An...
Lessons from the biggest economic collapses in history
Dateline: An undisclosed location in the USSA What can history tell us about the future of America? The world has been splattered with all sorts of economic collapses, in every...
Protect Your Business Privacy with an Anonymous LLC
Dateline: Budva, Montenegro Not owning a car, I have almost forgotten just how much fun the occasional road trip can be. Yesterday afternoon, I hired a driver in Albania - who...
The Best European Cities For Value And Cost Of Living
Many dream of living in Europe but are turned off by how much it costs. And it's true: European cities like London and Paris are among the most expensive cities in the...
The history of fiat currency – and why it’s still worthless
Dateline: Paris, France John Law was lucky to escape with his life. The year is 1720 and the bad boy of finance and mathematics (he managed to escape a prison sentence after...
9 Investor Visas Better than the US EB-5 Visa
Wealthy foreigners are on the lookout for new places to live and for the citizenship opportunities that come with a move. In China, a large majority of millionaires want second...
Invest in Agriculture in Philippines without Getting Dirty
Dateline: Manila, Philippines As central banks continue to push the “Copy” button on their printers, and the world population continues to grow, we’ve become a bigger fan of...
The five best languages to learn for business in a changing world
The world is changing, and the days of speaking one language are over. As I travel the world, I frequently spend time in places where locals speak English perfectly... as well as...
Is living in Thailand a bastion of freedom for expats?
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand The idea of living in Thailand sounds good to a lot of expats. Just look around Bangkok and you'll see any number of location independent...
