2020 is here and it’s time to start putting together your plan for the places you want to visit this new year. From trendy locations that have their pictures splashed on every travel blog and travel influencer’s Instagram page, to lesser known tourist destinations, you will be spoiled with options this year. To help you […]
Continue readingEmpires are built through the creation or acquisition of wealth. The Roman Empire came about through the productivity of its people and its subsequent acquisition of wealth from those that it invaded. The Spanish Empire began with productivity and expanded through the use of its large armada of ships, looting the New World of its […]
Continue readingThe reason to set up an international self-directed IRA is that you want to take control of your investments. You want to buy in the best foreign investments to maximize returns to your retirement account. You want to become the investment advisor and search out unique and high returning investments. You want to earn more […]
Continue readingI’ve already written extensively on the economic future in light of existing economic circumstances. It doesn’t look too great from where I’m standing because the US-China trade war hasn’t settled yet, the reelection of Boris Johnson speaks volume of a continued white nationalism in the UK calling for Brexit and Hong Kong’s possible crash. Wall […]
Continue readingTraditionally, there were two major gold markets in the world—New York and London. Recently, Hong Kong moved to the center of gold markets with the creation of some of the largest gold vaults in the world. Today, however, we find ourselves in a unique situation—London is going through Brexit, New York is caught in a […]
Continue readingInternational Man: Trump’s America First economic policy seemed to help him win the 2016 election. He promised to renegotiate America’s trade deals and bring jobs back to the United States. As president, Trump has used tariffs and other protectionist measures to try to reduce the trade deficit. What do you think of Trump’s trade policies […]
Continue readingTeak has risen as one of the most valuable assets available to interested investors owing to the recent shift in teak market dynamics since Myanmar banned Teak exports. Back when Myanmar was leading global teak exports, both India and China used to buy their teak from the country—since the ban, the trade is shifting to […]
Continue readingDespite the recent political instability in Ecuador, the resolution of this conflict and the resulting conditional aid from the IMF is setting the grounds for economic growth and stability. With the opening of investment borders into Ecuador and the allowance for private investment in the priority sectors, have introduced a wide range of financial potentials. […]
Continue readingThe task is to make some predictions (although “forecasts” sounds more legitimate) about the Big Picture. OK, I’m game. Let’s write some plausible science fiction, with a tinge of horror story. #1 Demographics First, it’s good to remember that demographics have a life of their own. That’s not good from the point of view of […]
Continue readingCompared to many other countries in Central America, Costa Rica enjoys far more political and economic stability. The country has a moderate growth rate, it’s a democratic country that doesn’t seem likely to change and there’s a fair bit of American expats living in the country at the moment. To make it even more convenient, […]
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