Is it too late to Speculate on Silver?
Silver has been making headlines for the last few weeks. Is it too late to speculate on this metal? The market has become so hot that even Millenial hang-outs like Yahoo News started mentioning Silver mining stocks. In my many years of following the previous metals...
Investing in a Teak Wood Plantation, is it worth it?
Fundamentally, this article is not only about investing in a teak wood plantation, but also about various types of such packaged investments. Maybe you've stumbled upon in-flight magazines or websites that promise high returns for agricultural and forestry...
Podcast with the Expat Money Show
I had an interesting discussion with Mikkel Thorup from the Expat Money Show. We discussed Central Asia, investing in Africa and corruption there, real estate in the Middle East, gold, Georgia, the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin, and had fun the process. I always...
Offshore Banking Options for Individuals and other Solutions 2020
My eBook will save you days of research You want to open an offshore bank account but don’t know where to start? Or you’ve started but are struggling to make sense of which option you should choose? Having an offshore bank account for diversification has never been as...
Where to get a Master’s Degree?
Over the last few months, a few people have asked me where they should get their master’s degree. Three types of people approached me: Undergraduate students who realize that they are not about to find a job in September due to the current situation. I can empathize...
9 reasons to get Residency in the Republic of Georgia
Maybe you haven't heard of the Republic of Georgia in the South Caucasus, but there are many compelling reasons to seek residency there. Personally, it's one of my favorite countries and I go there on a regular basis. I absolutely love Georgia. 1. The only territorial...
Jerome Powell (Fed) vs. George Floyd (the People)
The Federal Reserve's balance sheet started the year at $4 trillion, is now at $7 trillion and is on its way to $10 trillion. Where does all this money come from? Well, let's watch Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair, explain it....
The Pros and Cons of opening a Bank Account in Tbilisi, Georgia
I’ve written previously about Georgia and real estate opportunities in its lovely capital Tbilisi, but this is my first post exploring bank account offerings there. Opening a bank account in Georgia is definitely worth your consideration. The Republic of Georgia is...
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...