Just prior to a war, the majority of people in the nations that are about to become involved tend to assume that another nation is threatening theirs, whist their own leaders are doing all they can to avoid conflict. This is almost never the case. The “etiquette” of starting wars is for leaders to claim […]
Continue readingAfter France, Italy is probably one of the most culturally vibrant countries in the world. In fact, the country is one of the most historically colorful places, what with the Vatican and the center of religious thought and the home to some of the greatest artists in history. If you’re going to live in Italy, […]
Continue readingConsidering the idea of establishing a presence in an international location means finding the ideal country to use as a foundation for your offshore effort. While there are many options, two that deserve close scrutiny are Belize and Panama. Which country would serve as the best foundation for your International Business Company (IBC)? Here are […]
Continue readingInternational Man: Last year, President Trump took the unusual step of bypassing his advisors to announce his intention to withdraw all US troops from Syria quickly. The decision rattled Washington and the mainstream media. It caused former Defense Secretary Mattis to resign. Almost a year later, the US has withdrawn only a token number of […]
Continue readingTax exclusion and tax credits are the gateways to long-term financial stability. As you go up to higher income brackets, you’ll be expected to pay higher taxes and take on greater financial burdens. Scandinavian countries and much of the developed world charge an average of 23% income tax rates across the population. As someone who […]
Continue readingInternational Man: Earlier this year, it became apparent a socialist would win Argentina’s presidential election. The Argentine peso lost 30% of its value in a single day. The same day, in US dollar terms, the value of the Argentine stock market was cut in half. Doug, you spend a lot of time in Argentina and […]
Continue readingA half-century ago, the US was the envy of the world – the Land of the Free, where virtually anyone could prosper, if he were willing to roll up his sleeves and work. America was made great through the immigration of those who wished to pursue the American dream of “work = personal success.” It’s […]
Continue readingInterested in a Panama Residence? Everything You Need to Know About Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa Back in 2012, Panama introduced the Friendly Nations Visa under Presidential Decree 343. The fast-track permanent residency program not only made it easier to obtain residence there if you belonged to one of the 22 eligible countries, but it also […]
Continue readingOne of the most significant advantages of going offshore are the tax minimization potentials that incorporation has to offer. In a world where governments are looking to clamp down on business profits, offshore incorporation offers a haven against any state-sanctioned oppression. As a financial libertarian, I believe that all business owners should go out of […]
Continue reading“We’re going to war in the South China Sea… There’s no doubt about that.” Steve Bannon – previously one of President Trump’s closest political advisers – said these words shortly after Trump became president. He was referring to military conflict between China and the US… one that would likely be the biggest war since WWII. […]
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