5 Reasons to Open an Offshore Bank Account – Ted Bauman
It seems I’ve been a bit too scary. I admit it … part of my job is to alert you to dangers to your personal and financial prosperity lurking out there. I — like my father Bob — sometimes tend to let my fury at the U.S. government’s overreach dominate my message. It’s hard sometimes…
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How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio Beyond the U.S. and Into European Assets
The Nasdaq is busting out today, breaking above the 6,000 mark for the first time ever. The tech-heavy index has gained nearly 12% since the start of 2017, while the S&P 500 Index has tacked on more than 6%. Despite some rocky stops and starts that have frazzled many investors, stocks are signaling that they…
Republic of Singapore New Offshore Investing
The Republic of Singapore has the tripartite distinction of being a small island, a city and an independent country, all in one. Located just a few miles north of the equator in the Far East, this former British colony has Malaysia and Indonesia as neighbors. Our associates at the international travel guide Lonely Planet give…
Colombia’s Change & New Allure
What comes to mind when one hears the name of this Latin American country — Colombia? For too many, Colombia means unpleasant thoughts of cocaine drug lords, a seemingly endless war against terrorist guerillas or perhaps the benign American TV commercial for Juan Valdez and his coffee-toting burro. I’ve just returned from a pleasurable week…
Step Free of Government Chaos by Moving Investments Offshore to Uruguay
Stepping out of the airport after my nine-hour flight, I took a deep breath and soaked in the sun. It was like coming home. I never expected another country to feel quite so familiar, relaxing and inviting. I also couldn’t get much farther from my rolling, green Kentucky hills than standing in Montevideo, Uruguay. But…
A Place to Call Home
Sitting on the balcony of my hotel room watching the waves rush to the shore, I tried to pinpoint the moment I fell in love. And it wasn’t the miles of nearly empty beaches with some of the softest sand I’ve ever walked on, the amazing food or the incredibly kind people. It came down…
The U.S. Ranked 35th in This Freedom Test
I found myself in an airport again on Wednesday. I was flying to Atlanta for a quick leadership conference. And as I wandered through the terminal, waiting for my delayed flight to start boarding, I took a moment to feel the energy of the place. There was momentum. Everyone walked with purpose. A father tugged…
Join Me at the Perfect Place to Invest Offshore
In a drawer in my office desk, I keep my old canceled passports. Most people replace a passport about once every 10 years. That’s the government’s schedule. But I’m on a different schedule. You see, for years my career involved substantial foreign travel. It got crazy sometimes. Most of us think of travel as a…
Trust the Swiss to Keep Your Money Safe
Zürich, Switzerland, ranks first, or a close second, in all the many quality of life surveys during recent years. This beautiful city by a lake is also the wealthiest city in Europe, home to many major financial institutions and banking giants. What recommends Zürich to me always has been its people, personified by my longtime…