"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cyprus Bank Account Holders Are Now Waiting… Thanks, EU
Have you ever noticed while on board a flight that delays in pushing back from the gate or reaching the runway are always fifteen minutes? I'm convinced that fifteen to twenty...
Bank Account Confiscation in Cyprus
The European Union has decided - in its infinite wisdom - to rob the personal bank accounts of Cyprus citizens to pay for its bailout of the country. Cypriots got a rude...
Nomad Lifestyle Design
LIFESTYLE DESIGNTake control of your life, your freedom, your finances, and your opportunities with lifestyle design.What does your perfect day look like? What about your perfect...
Second Passport – How to Get a Second Citizenship
SECOND CITIZENSHIPBecome a dual citizen and get a second passport. Expand your financial and lifestyle options.Are you a high-net-worth individual? Then you are probably...
Why a Cyprus Bank Confiscation May Be Coming | Read More
On the eastern mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, bad loans to Greece have left the place in desperate need of a bail-out. The debt-to-GDP ratio is hovering at 85% while...
How population trends will shape emerging and frontier markets
For me, the vastly changing world economy is so obvious. That's why we focus on global megatrends that explain just how the future will play out. This century will see a powerful...
How Big Government robbed Turks and Caicos
There's a mutiny in the Parliament of Turks and Caicos, the Caribbean island chain which owes allegiance to the UK as a British Overseas Territory. Specifically, the United...
