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Buying a Home Overseas with a Foreclosure History in the U.S.? Important Things to Consider
If you are a U.S. citizen with a history of foreclosure and are planning to buy a property overseas, you have very limited financing options. You will have to deal with a massive amount…
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The Best Offshore Investment for 2017
I’ve been covering the offshore beat since 2000. In that time, I’ve seen everything, great, good, boring and bad that’s out there. I’ve seen amazing successes, high returns, losses,…
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Essential Teak Terms to Know
Anyone looking to invest in teak should know what they’re getting into and part of that is understanding the teak terms that are used in this investment class. While Escape Artist…
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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…
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How to Invest Offshore Retained Earnings in the United States
You’ve been running your offshore business for awhile and have some accumulated earnings and profits. You want to invest these retained earnings in the United States and prefer they be…
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What type of income can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation?
The following article is for U.S. citizens and describes the type of income that can be retained offshore in a foreign corporation. It also defines foreign source and U.S. source income…
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President Trump could be a disaster or the best thing ever for the global economy
President Trump Could Be A Disaster Or The Best Thing Ever For The Global Economy
According to Oxford Economics, President Donald Trump will either be a disaster or the best thing ever…
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How Can China’s Real Estate Bubble Affect Trading?
How Can China's Real Estate Bubble Affect Trading?
Whether you are considering moving to China or not, the events within the country will affect you all the same. It is too big of a…
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How to gain access to banks and investments closed to Americans
If you’re an American and have tried to open an offshore bank account in the last few years, you know how difficult it can be. About 85% of banks are closed to U.S. persons and, that…
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Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil”
Dispelling the Myth of “Teak Oil”
New furniture is always a big purchase, and choosing the right pieces for your patio or living room is only half the battle. After getting your hands…
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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, 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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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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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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UPDATE: Southeast Asian Teak Bans Go into Effect
Teak is an amazing hardwood with many amazing qualities. It is naturally resistant to fire, fungus, termites, and rot. It is also an absolutely beautiful and highly sought after wood.…
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The Incredibly Long Life of Teak
As a middle schooler, I remember reading the book The Rifle by Gary Paulsen. If you’re not familiar, it’s a story about a rifle that is of exceptional quality. It passes through many…
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Illegal Myanmar Teak Imports Infiltrate European Market
Just months after the announcement came that Myanmar would be enacting a nationwide ban on logging in its teak forests, reports have surfaced of illegal teak imports entering the…
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What Makes Teak so Special
By now, many of you have probably read about teak’s incredible potential as an investment, as well as of its many uses. If you have been on a boat, chances are you have been in contact…
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Is an Investment in Teak Right for You? – Creating Generational Wealth
After reading a bit about teak, you may find yourself curious about teak investments and it's ability to create generational wealth. It certainly seems intriguing, but you’re not sure…
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