A real estate investment in Granada or San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua?
After writing about the economy in Nicaragua a few weeks ago, I received many inquiries about making a real estate investment in Nicaragua. Read the article on Nicaragua's economy - it serves as a good preface to this article. I'll focus on San Juan Del Sur and...
Is a bank run possible in your country? The example of Lebanon.
While central banks everywhere are printing currency and governments are handing out billions to individuals via stimulus schemes like helicopter money, we are still not witnessing any bank runs. The media and governments everywhere are quick to say that a bank run is...
The Pros and Cons of Opening a Bank Account in Panama as a Non-Resident
There are many reasons why anyone with even a little bit of money should diversify and open a bank account offshore. Opening a bank account in Panama as a non-resident is an option. I spent some time on the ground in Panama in early March and went to few banks. Let’s...
Is Nicaragua a Worthy Investment Destination?
I’m currently in Nicaragua doing some research and spending my Corona time here rather than Europe. The country has quite a reputation these days, but certainly not as an investment destination. A bit of background Nicaragua was a focal point of the Cold War, with...
How to get money OUT of your country without an offshore bank account
People are getting their funds out of shaky banks with creativity. I've been called a fear-monger. But when I see news that Italy is launching a stimulus worth over 40% (!) of its GDP to attempt to revitalize the economy, I can't help but shiver. It's not...
9 Reasons why the economy in South Africa is on the verge of a crash
I absolutely hate having to write this report, as South Africa is close to my heart. I worked full time in South Africa for 4 years, made many friends, worked with lovely colleagues and absolutely fell in love with the country. This analysis will offer a macro...
A Surreal Youtube video by the FDIC
Last week I wrote about the very shaky position many banks are finding themselves in due to the trillions in derivatives they are sitting on. What can make such a situation worse? People starting to take their money out of the banking system. We haven't reached the...
The Friendly Nations Visa in Panama
Have you ever heard of the Friendly Nations Visa in Panama? Well, think of a place with the following advantages: Year long sunshine Sublime beaches Beautiful national parks A friendly, youthful and growing population A regional leader in terms of the Ease of Doing...
9 Reasons to Open an Offshore Bank Account
There are many reasons to open an offshore bank account and it is a good idea for anyone with even a little bit of money. No, offshore bank accounts are not just for criminals and to dodge taxes. In fact, it's increasingly hard to hide money with FATCA and CRS now in...
8 Ways to Invest in Gold
So you've decided to invest in gold? Great, but how do you go about it, and what are the different ways you can invest in gold? As a gentle reminder, my first article, which was published in June 2019, made the point that everyone should invest in gold. Since then,...
The Real Estate Investment Market in Tbilisi, Georgia
Making a real estate investment in Tbilisi, Georgia, is increasingly making headlines in the “offshore” world. Georgia is being sold as a great place to do business as well as being affordable and populated by friendly people making delicious wine. Guess what, this is...
14 reasons AGAINST a Real Estate Investment in Paris
One of the few, truly global cities, Paris has been the “capital” of Europe for centuries. Surely, making a real estate investment in Paris is wise and would count as a great store of value. Paris is beautiful and well connected. Paris is a center of culture and...