International Man: The Fed’s unprecedented money printing, trillions of dollars in government bailouts, and artificially low interest rates have changed people’s behavior. There’s a shift from saving to spending, borrowing, and gambling. Many people are becoming day traders who otherwise would not. They’re treating the markets like a casino. What are your thoughts on all […]
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With its culture and charm, France has the world at its feet. There is nothing more romantic than sipping champagne at the Eiffel tower in Paris, the world capital of Haute fashion, fine art, and delectable baked goods. Have you always adored the nonchalant French way of life? Would you like to be more than […]
Continue readingFor many years, I’ve described a period that I envisaged to be in the future, in which much of what was considered “normal” would change dramatically. The borders of some countries would change. The types of governments that ruled over them would change. In some cases, they would morph slowly into new entities; in others […]
Continue readingIn such volatile times, let’s see if gold is whispering anything to us. Chart 1: The Gold to S&P 500 Ratio In this chart, you’ll see how the price ratio of one ounce of gold to the price level of the S&P 500 has varied over the years based on the monthly high closing price […]
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Dateline: Yerevan, Armenia The flight from Tbilisi this morning was a mere 27 minutes; little more than a picturesque climb followed by a descent. For years, I’ve been speaking of the benefits of investing in Georgia, and I’ve put my money where my mouth is, acquiring nearly one dozen properties in the tiny Caucasus nation. […]
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Dateline: Belgrade, Serbia In the past few months, I’ve taken on more former US citizens, soon-to-be-former US citizens, and overpaying US citizens than usual. These experiences have been very fulfilling for me as I’ve been able to help these folks create legal strategies to maximize their benefits. However, I have also come across more US […]
Continue readingInternational Man: The decline of Western Civilization is on a lot of people’s minds. Let’s talk about this trend. Doug Casey: Western Civilization has its origins in ancient Greece. It’s unique among the world’s civilizations in putting the individual—as opposed to the collective—in a central position. It enshrined logic and rational thought—as opposed to mysticism and […]
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Spain is a highly desirable place to live that needs no introduction. One of the world’s hottest destinations for high-net-worth individuals, it also offers a variety of ways to obtain its residence, not lest by selling residency to investors. And while the Spanish Golden Visa might be a popular way to get into this European […]
Continue readingMy friend Ratimir came from Serbia, where, in the 1930s, he narrowly escaped the totalitarian regime as it took power. He then settled in Paris and prospered. But in 1939, he accepted the fact that the Nazis were coming and would, at some point, confiscate both his wealth and his freedom. Although the invasion would […]
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