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26 Dec
Have You Heard? Going Offshore Is Your Best Bet

Have You Heard? Going Offshore Is Your Best Bet

First, because, for me, the flip side of comfortable and convenient is dull and predictable. Life in the United States is fully figured out, leaving little room for the unexpected and the incalculable. Then there’s the overregulation, overreach, invasions of privacy, and poor government stewardship of the people’s money that dominate this landscape. For me, […]

12 Dec
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The Real Secret To Our Success Investing Overseas (Hint: It’s Trust)

Even I… a woman who really prefers to do things for herself and by herself… have learned an important lesson: Life the way we live it is much easier with help. For Lief and me, life can be complicated. Our constant priority is diversification. This is both a risk-aversion strategy and a personal preference. We […]

28 Nov
Your Best Financial Strategy Now That Trump Has Won. Donald trump pointing the finger at the camara in a suit with a blue tie

Your Best Financial Strategy Now That Trump Has Won

The U.S. elections are finally over, and now the talking heads have moved on to discuss the minutiae of Donald Trump’s transition plans. Meanwhile, friends, colleagues, readers, and consulting clients are writing each day to ask what Trump’s victory means for me… How am I adjusting my holdings, my investment plans, and my Plan B […]

06 Oct
anti capitalism. It seems everyone hates capitalism these days.

The Rise Of Anti-Capitalism: The Death Of Free Trade?

4 Predictions For Our Anti-Capitalist World The world seems to hate capitalism these days. Teresa May, Britain’s new anti-capitalism prime minister, just outlined her goals. She railed against the "international elite." I think that term might include you and me; I’m not sure. According to the Financial Times, PM May set out an "agenda of [...]
28 Jul
Don’t let the news cycles dictate or even affect your diversification plan.

Don’t Let News Cycles Dictate Your Diversification Plan

Over the years, readers have called me crazy and even stupid for visiting and investing in one country or another… Argentina in 2002, Romania in 2004, Egypt in 2005, Colombia in 2011… for example… They’ve forwarded me U.S. State Department reports and warnings about various countries. They’ve asked whether I watch the news or have […]

04 Jul
Belém Tower - Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s Real Estate Market Is Undervalued And Promising

Lief and I arrived in the heart of Lisbon’s business and banking district yesterday and installed ourselves in a hotel housed in a building that dates back 300 years at least. Other buildings up and down this tree-lined street are older. I’m at home here. I’m most comfortable in cities and structures with long pasts. […]

09 Jun
Panama’s Economy is developing as fast as it's banking district

Why Panama’s Economy Is In A League Of Its Own

“If you want to grow, you have to go to a place that’s growing.” –Panamanian businessman Jose Bern “Panama has three things going for it—location, location, location.” –Expat investor David Stubbs “What’s the first word that comes to mind when you hear ‘Panama’?” expat-investor David Stubbs asked the crowd in Panama City yesterday morning. “The […]