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Category: Banking

10 Mar
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How To Open An Offshore Bank Account

Last year, Lief hosted his Global Asset Protection and Wealth Summit in Panama City. On day one of the conference, he and I had lunch with banker friends in town. One, with 30 years of experience in the global banking industry, sat down, looked around the table, and said: “I wish I hadn’t been so […]

27 Apr
belize and us dollars

Atlantic Bank International Account-Holders Must Read This

The Long Arm Of U.S. Regulatory Agencies Creates More Problems For Americans Offshore Last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shut down a development project in Belize. The development had been marketing via TV infomercials in the States. The commercials must have been moving a lot of real estate... enough to get the attention [...]
22 Feb
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What’s Really Behind Panama’s Booming Economy?

What's Fueling This Boom? (And, No, It's Not Too Late For You To Get In) The economy of the country where you decide to relocate is important... because a healthy economy means money flowing through the place. It also helps to support a safe and stable climate generally. Panama has the most robust economy in [...]
25 Jan
carrying cash abroad brings advantages and disadvantages.

Why I Started Carrying Cash Abroad (And So Should You)

Here’s some fresh advice, something that goes against what Vicki and I have been saying and doing for at least 30 years. Carry more cash when you travel or live abroad. I hate to recommend cash. With cash we’re vulnerable to theft and loss. Some years ago friends rented a beach house in Uruguay, hid […]