Moving can be an exciting time. Depending on why, there is a sense of adventure, or trepidation, perhaps both. Sometimes it’s just plain overwhelming with all of the things to be considered: change in cost of living, transportation, negotiating new work place and social scene. To help you through this time, I asked two friends […]
Continue readingIn today’s ultra-competitive global economy, businesses are searching for new and innovative ways of gaining a strong competitive edge to ensure higher levels of success. One way of doing so is by starting operations in a special economic or trade free zone that offers several benefits including tax exemptions and lower setup costs. Enter the Panama […]
Continue readingMoving to a new country, whether it be for work, with family, or otherwise, especially one as culturally different as Japan, always comes with its challenges. Alongside wrapping your head around things like visas and the relocation process itself, you also have natural disasters and traditions far removed from your own to also contend with. […]
Continue readingAt the time, the book was ground-breaking. Back in 2007, Nassim Taleb published a book called The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. He promoted not to try and speculate or predict wild, outlier type events… but to prepare and plan for them. The 2008 Financial Crisis launched Taleb into infamy as Black […]
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There are so many reasons to love Australia. For years, the Land Down Under has been drawing folks to its coasts. Today, it is the eleventh largest national tourism market in the world. And for good reason! Whether you want to soak up some rays on Bondi Beach, witness awe-inspiring views first-hand (from the Great […]
Continue readingLiving overseas can be a scary thought. It takes an adventurous person to move from one country to another – from one culture to another. Moving to a country that accommodates, and even encourages foreigners, makes it so much easier. Traveling the world is full of adventure – finding that one country, in that one […]
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An Australian friend of mine called me recently to ask about opening up an offshore bank account. He was in Singapore and knew that I had experience banking there, so he was asking for advice on where to go and what to do. So, I told him and he started the process. He called me […]
Continue readingJapan is an incredible country. Bursting with culture, beautiful landscape, and extraordinary cuisine, one should plan to spend at least a month exploring this island, despite its size. Japan has something to offer in every season, so be sure to prioritize your activities and choose the time of year that fits into your vision. For […]
Continue readingInternational Man: What are your thoughts on the mining business? Doug Casey: Gold mining was once an excellent business. For example, take the Homestake Mine in Deadwood, South Dakota, discovered in 1876, about the time of Custer’s Last Stand actually. After they went into production— selling shares in local saloons to raise capital—their dividend was […]
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There are so many different types of tax that you have to consider when you’re living and traveling all around the world. In fact, we all deal with these nine different types of tax on a frequent basis. And if you’re only preparing and planning how to reduce your income tax, you might just end […]
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