Why Panama Is Not Like Dubai My friend, José Bern—one of the top real estate developers in Panama—was once asked by ABC News, “Is Panama City the Dubai of Latin America?” José’s response was revealing… Panama City is certainly an economic powerhouse… the “Hub of the Americas,” they call it… it’s been compared not only [...]
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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, [...]
When I moved to Panama over a decade ago, a local friend gave me a tip… “Get into the local housing market,” he told me over lunch one day. He went on to explain that Panama’s middle class was growing at unprecedented rates and would continue to do so for many years to come. All […]
The need for a Plan B has never been greater. The question is… where? How should you choose where’s best for you to diversify your life, your assets, and your investments offshore? Factors to look at for any jurisdiction you’re considering include: Approach to taxation and tax rates Incorporation laws Privacy laws The stability of […]
My wife and publisher Kathleen Peddicord and her Live and Invest Overseas group rate Panama as the “Best Retirement Haven in Latin America.’ I have to confess… I don’t care. I’ve lived here in Panama for about 15 years, and Kathleen and I do intend to retire here. In fact, I write today from our […]
This summer saw a flood of headlines and images of overcrowding in our National Parks… Meanwhile, my team and I have instead been scouting out houses with this view… And the chance to snap up our own tropical getaway that comes with hassle-free income potential—for just US$120k. A global “Vacation Reset” is under way, and […]
A Tsunami Of Travelers Is Coming Post-Pandemic… And This Country Will Benefit More Than Most Panama has only recently begun to focus on tourism as a driver of GDP. Unlike neighboring Costa Rica, Panama has been intent on keeping the nation’s economy from becoming dependent on a single industry. The carrying capacity of the Panama [...]
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