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16 Dec
Lisboa, Portugal

Shipping Goods, Gun Ownership, And Citizenship

Dreaming of a new life in Portugal? No doubt, as you consider the idea of launching a new life in this glorious corner of the Old World, you’ve got questions. Here... let me try to help. Perhaps you’re wondering Q: Should I ship my car? A: If you’re moving from an EU country, maybe yes. [...]
02 Dec
Cowboy on Montana ridge at first light,mountain background.

The Spirit Of Adventure

Americans used to be the great movers of the world. Think of the pioneers who settled the West… traveling thousands of miles with nothing just to find a place where they could truly live free, far from the Old World governments that kept them down… looking for new opportunities on new lands because opportunities had [...]
07 Oct
Park with monument Vasco Nunez de Balboa in Panama City, Panama

5 Residency Options In Panama

You know I’ve been bullish on Panama for years. Long-term, Panama will be one of the main global business hubs, competing with Singapore and Dubai… All in all, Panama is a country where you should consider “planting a flag.” Panama uses the U.S. dollar, so you won’t get any currency diversification, but for many people [...]
05 Sep
Beautiful street view with old residential buildings and Eiffel tower during the daylight in Paris

Insider Tips For Managing Overseas Rentals

Renting out a property that you also use can be complicated. The Paris 2024 Olympics reminded me of this. A friend in Paris swapped apartments with someone they know. They wanted to be out of the city during the games, while their friend wanted to be in the thick of things. He’s an Olympic-holic who [...]
22 Aug
view of panoramic porto old town and dom luis bridge with duoro river ,portugal

Protect Yourself

Why would anyone want to “go offshore” anyway? That’s a question I ask myself at this time of year, as I put the final touches on the program for my annual Offshore Wealth Summit. The event takes place this year on October 16 to 18 in Porto, Portugal. I like reminding myself why I do [...]
08 Aug
Trascorrales Square, beautiful and famous place in old town of Oviedo city, Asturias, Spain, Europe

A Perfect Part-Time Base In Old World Spain

Spain should be near the top of your list for a retirement or second home destination. The lifestyle is fantastic… the cost of living is relatively low… the cost of properties is reasonable… and the language is fairly familiar. Spain, in fact, was my first overseas destination, years before my wife and I finally settled [...]
22 Jul
Aerial panorama of the city of Bariloche, Argentina

From Crisis To Opportunity In A Single Step

Last week as shots rang out in Butler, Pennsylvania, the U.S. came within an inch of all-out chaos. Then came the CrowdStrike computer crash which grounded flights and downed systems in hospitals, emergency services, banks, governments, schools, and more around the world. Now, Biden has declared himself out of the running in the presidential race [...]
15 Jul
Railay beach in Krabi Thailand

An Exotic Island Bolthole For $123k

One-third of Americans are considering leaving the United States, according to new research. This amounts to more than 112 million people—a staggering number. But considering the current state of affairs in the United States... the divisive political atmosphere... the cost of daily life and medical care... the overall lack of safety... the tone of the [...]
11 Jul
Karyatides statues, Erehtheio, on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece

Do Europe’s Golden Visas Make Sense?

Recently, a reader wrote to me to ask whether she should buy property in Greece to qualify for residency under its golden visa program. She was considering the golden visa because she wanted more time in the Schengen Area than her U.S. passport allows (90 days in any 180-day period), but she had questions because [...]
04 Jul
The silhouette of three men wearing a cowboy dress with horses and guns held in the hand

The Key To A Successful Back-Up Plan

I don’t need to remind you of the challenges of our age. Cable news in the United States has got that beat covered. Most importantly, I believe in finding opportunities and organizing your life to enjoy what the world offers. Sometimes, you may need to make some changes to do so. So, my job is [...]