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30 Oct
The Panama Canal

Easy Living In A Tax Haven

I’ve been warning people of the risks of hanging all your hopes on any one country… any one economy… or any one currency… for close on 30 years. If everything you own is tied to one country and things go awry there it will likely spell disaster. The smart move is diversification. I’ve established residency […]

19 Dec
Aerial view of Costa del Este in Panama City, Panama

One Of The World’s Best Places To Invest Overseas

Costa del Este is Panama City’s most exciting neighborhood. It stands out for being the only master-planned community in the city. If you took a quick tour, you’d noticed the wide, well-paved roads with sidewalks, the abundant parking spaces, and the overall high-quality of construction and infrastructure. Every aspect of this neighborhood was designed with [...]
28 Nov
Aerial View of Downtown Woodstock, Illinois during Summer Twilight

The Single Most Powerful Way To Create Options

In the wake of the election result you’re probably feeling one of two ways about life in the U.S. I say think long-term and beyond home borders. Whatever your world view, a Plan B always makes sense. But that doesn’t mean turning your back on the U.S. I certainly haven’t. Heck, I own a home [...]
24 Oct
Panama City, Panama is a beautiful city, from a distance.

A Safe Harbor In Troubled Times

Imagine a country that uses the very same currency you do now… A business hub that’s at the center of the world… with tax advantages you won’t find back home… and a banking sector that has never had a single crisis. On top of this: it’s a tropical paradise with year-round warm weather, some of [...]
22 Oct
Casco Viejo is the historical part of Panama City, Panama

Home From Home

Today, Lief and I are on our way back to Panama. When the kids were young, these repositioning events involved a dozen checked bags and innumerable carry-ons. Now Lief and I transition from home base to home base with a single suitcase each and our laptops. Each move is both exciting and sentimental. We look [...]
12 Aug
anorama with a aerial top view as perspective of the Sumilon island beach landing near Oslob, Cebu, Philippines

Easy Residency

One-third of Americans would like to move out of the United States, according to a recent poll. This means that a staggering number of people—about 111 million—are now onboard with an idea that was considered unusual, even contrarian, just a few years ago. For any among the 111 million who are serious about moving overseas, [...]
21 Dec
Skyline of Panama City, Panama

It’s Not What You Think

I woke up this morning, brewed a pot of Irish breakfast tea, and, as has been my custom for decades now, sat down at my laptop to write you a letter. I want to focus your attention this week on Panama. Trouble is… I’ve been telling people about Panama for some 25 years. In fact, [...]
07 Nov

Life In Panama Is Not What You Think It Is… For Better Or Worse

My #1 Property Investment Market For 2023 I was the first person to tell people about Panama... at least in the context of a top option for North Americans looking for a place to live better for less in retirement. I named Panama as a top overseas investment option before anyone else, but, full disclosure, [...]
30 May
A couple meeting with their attorney

Should You Get An Attorney For Residency In Panama?

How Could Panama’s Residency And Citizenship Programs Be Better? A friend in Panama who is connected to the country’s new president is soliciting ideas for improving the country’s immigration programs. The goal is to attract higher net worth business people. His question for me was: What would make Panama more competitive? That is, looking around [...]