9 Amazing Hotels Around The World With Museum-Quality Art Collections
A growing trend in hospitality décor is turning establishments into something of an art collection. More hotels have started incorporating art in their establishments in a way that they…
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4 Ways that Entrepreneurs Can Work from Home and Internationally
Trying to work as an expat in a country where you’re not a citizen can be tough. Work visas are hard to obtain, but there are ways to make a living without going through the arduous…
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Why Not Spend Christmas in the Caribbean?
It’s become quite routine now...Halloween passes and seemingly the next day we start hearing Christmas commercials on the radio, seeing toys being advertised on television, even hearing…
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World’s Best City for Expats
World’s Best City for Expats
I’m often asked which is the world’s best city for expats? After 15 years of research, and travelling the globe (sacrificing for this article), I’ve…
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Expats beware, the US now has the authority to hack and search your computer
Expats beware, the US now has the authority to hack and search your computer
Expats beware, as of December 1, 2016 the US government has the right to hack and search your computers.…
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Expats, your U.S tax debt may never expire
If you’re living in the United States and file all your returns on time, the IRS typically has 10 years to collect a tax debt from you. If you holdout against the government for a…
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Offshore Dynasty Trust Explained
An offshore dynasty trust, also known as a foreign generation skipping trust, legacy trust or perpetual trust, is one of the most advanced offshore planning tools available today. A…
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Back to Budapest (Part 2)
Back to Budapest (Part 2)
Link to previous article in this series: Part 1.
Welcome back! Now that you’ve got the basics of Budapest under your belt, it’s time to move on to the more…
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5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Will Not Tell You
During 40 years of working in real estate, one issue keeps popping up over and over again: residential real estate. Naturally, clients seek advice for one of the most significant…
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Dystopia: More Reality Than Fiction
Dystopia: More Reality Than Fiction
The term “dystopia” is the opposite of utopia. Whereas utopia refers to an imagined place or state where everything is perfect, dystopia refers to a…
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Living in Budapest – Part 1
Budapest Basics (Part 1)
In my opinion, the best way to describe Budapest is as a place of survivors. Comprised of two separate districts split by the Danube, Hungary’s capital reveals…
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Latest Changes to U.S. Passports – Renew Now!
Some 49 million U.S. passports will expire within the next three years. As the USA Today reports, the millions who applied for 10-year passports in the wake of the 9/11 Commission’s…
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Offshore Trusts are the Best Asset Protection Available
The offshore trust is the best known and most effective legal tool used in asset protection today. The offshore asset protection trust launched the industry and has been the go-to…
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Offshore Trusts and U.S. Bankruptcy
Offshore trusts are vulnerable in bankruptcy. An offshore asset protection trust will protect your assets from a civil creditor, but not from the bankruptcy court. An offshore trust is…
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Interview: Teaching English in Thailand
I met Rachel in Queenstown during my first few days in New Zealand. I had the pleasure of spending three days with her and her best friend. Rachel is a fellow American living and…
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Here’s how to get your IRA out of the United States
The time of President Trump is approaching quickly. No matter who you voted for, we all see risk in an untested President. 70% of Americans view Trump unfavorably, and the rest of us…
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Want to Buy Property with Your IRA Loan But Short of Funds? Have Your IRA Get a Loan!
Want to Buy Property with Your IRA Loan But Short of Funds? Have Your IRA Get a Loan!
What if you found the perfect rental property to hold in your IRA, but you didn’t want to sell…
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Who is a Perpetual Traveler Under the US Tax Code
If you read the international blogs, you’ll hear a lot about the offshore lifestyle and the perpetual traveler. Being a perpetual traveler, with no home base, is what so many expats…
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Offshore Flag Theory for 2017, U.S. Edition
Offshore flag theory in 2017 is all about diversifying your international life. It’s also a roadmap to protecting your family’s assets and maximizing your privacy. This version of flag…
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Coastal Teak Plantation Takes Root in Nicaragua
Even the mighty teak tree, known for its outstanding durability and rare natural properties, has to start somewhere. In this case, Nicaragua’s newest teak plantation has been planted at…
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