Last updated: September 20, 2020 Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia One of the things that we find most rewarding about our job is helping people get a second passport. As we've...
What is FATCA?: the Ultimate Guide
More than a decade after the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) became law, its global impact is still being felt. What began as a US attempt to crack down on...
International CD Laddering with High Interest Rates
This article explores CD laddering, a method of increasing the amount of interest that you earn on term deposit accounts by staggering your accounts’ maturity dates. By...
What is the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for Banking?
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Over the past decade, the world of offshore banking has changed for good. In the past, most people viewed offshore banking as a way for the...
How to Open a US Bank Account as a Non-Resident
As a non-resident or even someone who’s renounced US citizenship, it’s still relatively easy to open a US bank account. While there are plenty of benefits to opening a US bank...
How To Start Your Own Consulting Business Overseas: The Ultimate Guide
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My Experience Opening a Bank Account in Ukraine
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Why working with an expert makes all the difference
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What is A “Bad Passport” and Why You Should Have It?
Passports are a physical representation of power, privileges, and rights. They give you the right to travel, stay, and even seek opportunities in various countries. ...
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...
How to Protect Yourself from a Bank Bail-In Overseas
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia We frequently discuss that the idea of "wealth" is subjective. In tough economic times, a recession can be defined by your neighbor losing his...
Why Banking with HSBC Hong Kong is No Longer Appealing
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Expats: Close Your Bank Account When Leaving the US
There’s a lot to think about when planning your move abroad, from visas and housing to healthcare. But one key aspect often gets overlooked: your bank account in the United...
5 tax strategies for digital nomads and location independent entrepreneurs
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Easy real estate profits… all thanks to crazy, bankrupt governments
Dateline: Monte Carlo, Monaco For years, Monaco has been a bastion of wealth and success. The Monte Carlo Casino in the city state’s main square is a legend of James Bond status....
Georgia: One of the Most Capitalist Countries in the World
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I’m staring at what must be a 10-ounce pour of sweet Georgian wine at my dinner table in Tbilisi. If US restaurants call 7-ounce pours “generous”, then...
How to Survive the Death of Petrodollars and a Reserve Currency
Dateline: Scottsdale, United States Investors profit by identifying long term trends before the crowd does. In this current world, one is either a contrarian or a victim. If one...
Does the government find your financial activity suspicious?
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The concept of robbing from the rich to feed the poor has long been popularized by the popular English folklore figure Robin Hood. Accompanied by...
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Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In 1961, East Germany began construction on a nearly 100-mile long wall around the city of Berlin. The Berlin Wall is, to this day, among the...
Why most Americans are broke
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia I just checked out of the Ritz-Carlton here in Kuala Lumpur. For the money, it is the best luxury hotel on the planet, in my opinion. In addition...
