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Author: Lief Simon

01 Sep
Medieval architecture in Appingedam Netherlands

How To Invest With A Self-Directed IRA

If you’ re looking to diversify your portfolio to include real estate overseas—as you should be—you may be hoping to fund that investment strategy with the help of your IRA or 401(k). Buying property with a self-directed IRA allows you to generate income and capital gains free from U.S. income taxes (until you finally withdraw […]

29 Aug
Seashore and pebble beach with wild coastline in Cyprus island, Greece by Petra tou Romiou sea rocks

Why An Investment In Cyprus Is My New Favorite Plan B

Cyprus—north and south—is dead center of my radar. The property markets on this island are among the world’s greatest bargains… and offer tremendous upside both in terms of cash flow and appreciation, near and long term. If you haven’t yet taken a look at the property investing opportunities on Aphrodite’s isle, I recommend you

15 Aug
Tropical beach setting on Isla Holbox, Mexico

Why Living In Mexico Will Be The Best Decision You Make

As of this writing, more than 11.5 million Americans and Canadians live overseas… And 2 million of them—nearly 20%–live in Mexico. Mexico is far and away the most popular retirement and expat haven in the world for North Americans. From world-class beaches along its Pacific and Caribbean rivieras… To 16th-century Spanish-colonial towns oozing with charm… […]

11 Aug
Famous city of Riomaggiore in Italy

The 5 Best Easy Options For Establishing Residency Overseas

Most countries in the world require a criminal background check when you apply for residency. These can vary from a certification by your local police to a full background check from Interpol and the FBI. Several times a week we receive emails from readers wondering if there’s any way around those checks. I guess they’re […]

01 Aug
Roasted Chicken Index

Cost of Living: Roasted Chicken in Paris, Panama And Rural Illinois.

Lief Simon’s Roasted Chicken Index The U.S. dollar hasn’t been this strong in 20 years. It’s reached near parity with the euro… and has been pounding the pound since the beginning of the pandemic. What Happened To The Demise Of The Dollar? What happened to the demise of the dollar? The U.S. dollar remains the [...]
28 Jul
US Passport on the world map

Should You Renounce Your American Citizenship?

When Boris Johnson, soon-to-be former British Prime Minister, sold his London home in 2009, he didn’t pay any capital gains tax in the U.K. but was slapped unexpectedly with a U.S. tax bill. Boris is an “accidental American,” a person who has lived outside of the United States for the majority of his life but […]

25 Jul
Hydroponics vegetables growing in plastic pipes

The Best Investment Opportunity Of Your Life

The Coming Food Catastrophe Is The Greatest Investment Opportunity Of Our Lifetimes Where are America’s billionaires flocking for safe, high yields? The same place where you can beat inflation… and earn a three-quarters-of-a-million-dollar payout. This is where the big money is positioning itself right now. If you’re doing something different, I’d recommend you think again. [...]