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With the TPP Scrapped, Pacific Nations Form Their Own Trade Deal

One of the cornerstones of Trump’s campaign was his opposition to free-trade agreements. He described the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as the “worst trade deal in history.” This…

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Digital Nomad

Pros and Cons: Working Abroad

Pros and Cons: Working Abroad Are you considering working abroad? If so, you’re in good company. All over the world, people are making the decision to move to another country…

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Off the Beaten Path… Again

I went off the beaten path again this past Sunday. And this time it was back to the Darien Province in Panama. Inland Darien (yes, the U.S. Travel Advisory still…

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The Humble Beginnings of Teak

The teak tree is a mighty specimen. When they are fully grown, they can reach a height of up to over 100 ft. and have a diameter of 60-70 inches.…

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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…

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The IRS is Investigating all US Bitcoin Transactions

The IRS is investigating all US bitcoin transactions. If you’ve been conducting business using a U.S. bitcoin account, your transactions are not private. All U.S. based bitcoin accounts are subject…

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Finance

Will an offshore bank account increase my chances of being audited?

The number one question I get from Americans considering opening an offshore bank account or forming an international corporation is, “will this increase my audit risk?” The answer is simple:…

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Finance

Jones Clause for Offshore Trusts

A Jones clause is placed in an offshore trust to protect you, the settlor, from a creditor or court claiming you made a fraudulent conveyance. In its most basic form,…

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Dollars to Donuts: I’ll Take the Dollar Please

President Trump has a tendency of viewing global trade in terms of black and white: exports are good, imports are bad. To him, the benefits that a trade deal offers…

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What You Need to Know About the French Presidential Election

April 23 marks the beginning of the 2017 French election. Voters will choose between dozens of candidates to succeed current leader, President Francois Hollande. After the election of U.S. President…