Investing in the stock market in Uzbekistan – a high-growth frontier market
Last year, I wandered off to Uzbekistan for a month. Why? The macro case was just too compelling for me not to go there (I wrote about it here). It was a busy month. I met with lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, academics, investors, locals, expats and many more. I...
A Real Estate Investment in Tirana, Albania?
Anyone interested both in macroeconomics and real estate will inevitably consider an investment in Tirana, Albania as it is one of the cheapest capital cities in Europe. At first glance it looks like a great deep value play. But it is really? Last year I wrote about...
One of the best plan Bs in Europe – Montenegro
I typically spend a few months every year in Montenegro. It's one of my favourite spots in Europe. Why? - Great weather- A stunning coastline- Good value skiing- Great hiking- A laid-back atmosphere- Affordable Did you know you can claim residency in Montenegro by...
Residency in Sark – 0% income tax in Europe
An Island of peace, freedom and prosperity in a Sea of tyranny - Residency in Sark. Swen Lorenz from Undervalued Shares is launching a fascinating project that I am very glad to introduce to my audience. The island of Sark, between England and France, is on a quest to...
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 precious 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...