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Author: Lief Simon

23 Feb
United States Department of the Treasury Building - Washington D.C. United States of America

Freedom Isn’t Free

Over in the Netherlands, the country’s new minority government has proudly presented a 67-page coalition agreement with promises of “a new course” and “real breakthroughs” for the country. “This is the moment when we start working on progress,” incoming Dutch prime minister, 38-year-old Rob Jetten of the socially liberal D66 party said. “It is high time […]

16 Feb
The iconic Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, representing the timeless heritage and appeal of living in the birthplace of democracy.

Residency Options In Greece

Greece is a culturally fascinating place—the cradle of Western civilization with foundational concepts like democracy, western philosophy, political science, and literature originating here. Sites of cultural and historical importance, some dating back thousands of years, are found all over the country, making Greece a must-visit for history buffs. Greek’s worldwide influence is hugely down to […]

27 Jan
Aurora borealis on the Lofoten islands, Norway. Green northern lights above mountains.

Escape From Chaos

Last week thousands of Norwegians woke up to letters from the military informing them that their homes, cars, boats, and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of war. Talk about a rude awakening. For many of the 13,500 residents, the letters were nothing new. In fact, around two-thirds of them had heard it all […]

12 Jan
Boquete exhibition park

Panama’s Premier Retirement Haven

The mountain town of Boquete has a lot going for it… It’s well located—around a 45-minute drive from David, Panama’s second-largest city. David, for its part, is less than an hour’s flight from Panama City. A 50-minute drive from Boquete will bring you to Panama’s Pacific coast and its beaches. The town is also a […]

25 Dec
How To Miss Opportunities Overseas

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

“Where will people buy their groceries?” That was the first question one of the civil engineers we engaged asked at the very beginning of the planning for our residential development on the Azuero Sunset Coast of Panama—Los Islotes. She had never been to this part of the country, but she knew it didn’t have much, [...]
22 Dec
Teak trees along the coast of Panama

A Rare Way To Build Generational Wealth

Land is the one thing they’re not making any more of… Buy in the right places, and you can make a killing. That was my original plan when I bought a piece of land on an island in Nova Scotia, Canada, many years ago. A German guy had originally bought this 100+ acre island… then [...]
19 Dec
Summer lifestyle Asian man traveler relaxing on beach chair in front of vacation exotic beach, Attraction place leisure tourist travel Hua Hin Thailand holiday trip, Tourism beautiful destination Asia

Can Your Passport Be Taken Away?

If you’ve ever taken the time to read through your passport you’ll likely have noticed the following… “THIS PASSPORT IS THE PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. IT MUST BE SURRENDERED UPON DEMAND MADE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.” Now, it’s highly unlikely that the U.S. government should ever come to […]

04 Dec
Luxury house in Mallorca

Things To Consider When Investing In Properties Overseas

If you purchase a piece of real estate in another country, should you have the ownership documents issued in your name or, perhaps, in the name of a corporation? If a corporation, should it be a local company (formed in the jurisdiction where you’re purchasing) or one based somewhere else? I get these questions from […]

27 Nov

Bulletproof Your Future

Here’s Where A Big Idea And A Pioneering Spirit Can Take You I grew up in a lower-middle-class home, the son of a single mother. There was no trust fund to give me a leg up in life. I saved long to be able to pay for my first car, and I worked two jobs [...]
27 Nov
Beautiful sunny greek village town white house and harbor view to the aegean blue sea with crystal clear water and fishing boats cruising yacht white houses, Ikaria Island, Evdilos, Sporade, Greece

How To Build The Perfect Portfolio

How do you define “being wealthy”? An offshore attorney I met years ago defined being wealthy as having enough passive income to cover all your monthly expenses. That’s an easy answer, but not as easy a goal to achieve… Rental income can be the perfect passive income… but unfortunately, most U.S. investment professionals don’t know [...]