One of the sad realities of recent years is that the West is becoming more and more hostile toward business and the free market. It's one of the big reasons Nomad Capitalist...
The 5 worst countries for crony capitalism
Dateline: Istanbul, Turkey Every year, The Economist puts out their crony-capitalism index. Since I’ve traveled to nearly every country on their list, I decided to take a look at...
Entrepreneurs, Here’s How to Pay Less Taxes
How to Legally Lower Your TaxesTake yourself and your business offshore and reap the benefits of legally reducing your taxes.Imagine for a minute that you’re looking to buy a car...
Spanish Entrepreneur Visa: Why It May Be a Bad Idea
We receive a lot of inquiries from readers asking how they can live in Italy, Spain, France or some other country in Europe. In truth, living in Europe is the easy part. ...
The Panama Papers: What the news media won’t tell you
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I don't often comment on news stories, and even more rarely so quickly, precisely because I'm not a news reporter. I study long-term trends, whereas...
3 Reasons to Become an Expat
Leaving your native country can be a decision fraught with many pros and cons and ultimately forces you to really focus on what you value the most. A sense of adventure versus...
Why moving to Canada is the wrong response to a Trump presidency
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Trump has people worried. Despite the support that has powered his current success in the campaign for the Republican presidential nomination,...
How Estonia led the Baltic economic resurgence
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Baltic countries, namely Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia are a model of economic success. After emerging from the destitution that came with...
No money down loans: US housing market sets itself up for failure
As many of you know, I’m not a big fan of real estate in the US. However, my opinion has softened recently as I recognize that it may be a good choice for some. If you’re a US...
Why 8 out of 10 people are wrong about investing in Puerto Rico
10 years ago, Oprah invited her viewers to take off their shirts and examine their bodies. It turned out that more than 8 in 10 women were wearing the wrong bra size. You might...
What If Being An Expat Is Wrong For You?
Most people never leave the country they were born in. In fact, research at Washington University in St. Louis reveals that most adults live within 25 miles of their mothers. As...
Investing in Medellin, Colombia: three ways to profit
Dateline: Medellin, Colombia Medellin has always been a traders’ city. For years, many of Colombia’s largest industries — ranging from manufacturers to commodities — have called...
Why you should think like the one percent, using flag theory
Dateline: Hong Kong Earlier this year, two British newspapers, the Guardian and the Mirror, reported on something revealed during the annual meeting of the super rich and the...
CUUNA: The Five Hardest Countries to Immigrate To
Europe is undeniably one of the most accessible destinations to travel to. We often talk about the idea that a nation's culture shapes its future economic potential. While a...
Living in Bogota: Colombia’s hotspot for start-ups
With an abundant contrast of multiple layers, Bogotá is a place where colonial history collides with the urban metropolis. More and more digital nomads are now living in Bogotá,...
The Fastest-Growing Countries for International Investors
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia You could throw a stone and hit twenty new office and residential skyscrapers being built in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Go practically anywhere in...
The Ultimate Guide to Expat Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina
There's a reason why Buenos Aires is called the 'Paris of South America'. Set foot in the city, and you will immediately feel enamoured by its whispering tales of old Europe...
Business Opportunities That Lead To Mexican Citizenship
Getting a passport and dual citizenship in Mexico will make it easier for you to seize opportunities in the up-and-coming areas of the country. Manufacturing costs are low...
How to Profit (and Plant Flags) with These Three Currencies
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Things have gotten pretty cheap around here lately. By some measures, as much as 25% cheaper. Here in Malaysia, expats and foreign visitors have...
Citizenship by Descent: Slovenia
This article looks at how to get Slovenian citizenship by descent, what the criteria are to qualify and what you need to follow the application process. By claiming...
