Last updated February 10, 2021 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In this day and age, having fast internet is a necessity. Whether you’re a serious location independent...
The Best Offshore Havens for Bank Secrecy
Last updated November 14, 2020 Bank secrecy has long been a target of international groups opposed to offshore tax havens. The argument goes that if governments don’t know who...
When money laundering laws go too far
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand I must have read a dozen travel blogs talking about the "scam" at the Cambodia-Thailand border yesterday. The Thai town of Poipet, in...
Is fear of the unknown stopping you from expatriation?
Reporting from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia It was a lazy weekend. I admit that - outside of meetings with investors here - I've been hunched over my MacBook practically 24/7 the last...
Why I choose flight over fight
Reporting from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia Last month in Vietnam, a local business owner told me a story about doing business with the Vietnamese. He talked about just how important...
Americans Renounce Citizenship at Record Levels Now
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam They say water seeks its own level. Perhaps that's why thousands of US citizens are handing in their US passports at the local embassy...
Why I prefer small countries and limited government
Reporting from: Hue, Vietnam You wouldn't guess by looking at it, but this small city in Central Vietnam was the imperial city of the entire country under the last ruling...
“You’re dead to me”, Love, the United States Government
In 1851, American physician Samuel Cartwright dreamt up a racist bit of psychology to explain why black slaves were fleeing the plantation. Drapetomania, as he called it, was...
“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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Going Offshore for US Citizens
OFFSHORE FOR US CITIZENSNavigate US tax and compliance laws and utilize exclusions to create a life of freedom offshore.Are you a US citizen? I have some good news… and some bad...
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...
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...
Thailand Visa Requirements: From Short Stays to 20-Year Residency
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with its beautiful nature, friendly people, and rich cultural heritage. In recent years, the country has...
Montenegro Residency by Investment: Europe’s Most Accessible Program Examined
Montenegro is no longer the hidden gem of residency programs, known only to a select group of globally mobile high-net-worth individuals. Thanks to its family-friendly policies,...
Real Estate Investment in Cambodia: Opportunities, Risks, and Returns
If you’re exploring real estate investment options in Southeast Asia, Cambodia deserves a closer look. With affordable entry prices, decent yields, and a growing expat community,...