Whether it be discounts on lodging, car rentals or airfare, there’s always an opportunity to not pay full price if you plan ahead when you travel.
Category: Wealth Protection
Government surveillance, militarized police, a national debt spiraling out of control: these are the very real threats facing you and your assets in America today. Without an effective asset protection strategy in place, you might find yourself a victim of wealth confiscation by the government with no legal recourse. Thats why you should prepare today. See how moving offshore, obtaining a second passport or even escaping from America through expatriation can be your best form of asset protection.
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Revisions to the tax code have implications for almost everyone. And if you haven’t been paying attention, those implications could be unwelcome.
Your U.S. Passport Is Far From No. 1
Your U.S. passport covers about 80% of the world you can visit without getting tied up in paperwork. But it isn’t the most powerful one out there.
Your Secret Credit Score — Revealed
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Consumer Staples Sector Is Perfect Investment for Wealth Protection
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Switzerland Is Your Safe Haven in Times of Crisis
Swiss asset managers grow your money safely, aiming for stability and long-term income. Above all, they don’t risk it on speculative plays.
5 Ways to Leave a Lasting Financial Legacy
Because the death of a loved one is an important financial and wealth event as well as a personal one, I want to share some of the lessons I learnt.
5 Smart Ways to Disaster-Proof Your Valuables
With economic and political temperatures rising fast, I thought it would be a good time to review the commonsense alternatives for keeping your wealth safe.
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Market Breadth Says the Bull Is Just Resting
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Tax Reform: The Devil’s in the Details
The details about tax reform are only now becoming clear. When it comes to warnings, however, better late than never … especially when your money is involved.
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Cyberattacks Prove That No One Is Safe
Major cyberattacks demonstrate the rising role that cybersecurity companies play in protecting banks and other corporations from hackers.
Paradise Stolen: Your Privacy Is Under Attack
How would you react if the confidential information you provided to your law firm and your tax accountant appeared on the front page of The New York Times?
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If your entire portfolio is invested in stocks, you won’t be able to grow your wealth when the market takes a turn for the worse.
Make Your Hurricane Donation Perform Like a Winning Stock Pick
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In the Mailbag: Your Thoughts on Getting ‘Chipped’
To get chipped … or not to get chipped? That’s the big question. And it’s sparked a big debate here at Banyan Hill Publishing.
Hide From Washington’s Thought Police … Now!
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Trust the Swiss to Keep Your Money Safe
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Cybersecurity Profits Are Hiding in the Shadows
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Parents Have Been Warned: Destroy This Toy
There are some dangerous toys that I won’t be buying my nieces this next Christmas because I want to keep my family safe.
Forfeiture Reborn? Police Partner for Plunder
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I Won’t Get Chipped … and Neither Should You
I will never willingly have a microchip implanted in my body. Does that make me a paranoiac, a Luddite … or prescient?
Twitter’s Death Is Good News for You
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A Second Look at Life Without the IRS
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Avoiding Digital Probate
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Would you betray your friends for free pizza?
Your Data Trail Is Like a Gold Mine
Mundane events are like gold ore to the data miners. They convert that information into digital portraits of us that they can sell to advertisers.
The Switzerland of Asia
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The Massive Tax Credit You’re Missing
There’s a tax credit that could substantially lower your tax bill … as well as another bill that’s just as hard to avoid.
Your Secrets: Known … and Sold
Without asking us, Big Data companies harvest, analyze and sell every scrap of data they can glean from our use of their products.
Offshore America
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March of the Cyborgs
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Washington Attacks Your Privacy
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Are You Lucky Enough to Be Irish?
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Timing Your Exit
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The Thought Police Are Plugged In
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The Paradise You Can’t Ignore
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America’s Tax Haven
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The Spy Already in Your Home
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Health Care: Your Money or Your Life
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Put Power in Your Passport
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What’s Yours Is Theirs
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Privacy Invasion: Stop the Santa Lie
Privacy is a lie. We’ve been fed this idea since childhood. Santa is watching. Knows if you’ve been bad or good, and offers rewards for this violation. It’s time to draw a line.
Cash Confiscation and the Case for Gold
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Big Brother Trump Is Watching
Set aside your feelings for Trump’s broader agenda. Focus on his intentions for privacy and free speech. He has never expressed interest in protecting civil liberties. In fact, it’s quite the opposite…
Wealth Confiscation You Won’t See Coming
With Republicans in control of the government, the threat of wealth confiscation is diminishing …. But there could be a new danger to your wealth behind Trump’s plans.
Escape the Election Fallout
Neither Trump nor Clinton are ideal choices in tomorrow’s election. It could be worse … and it probably will be. But there are other choices available, if you’re willing to free your mind.
The IoT and the Day the Internet Died … Almost
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Costa Rica: When Lifestyle Trumps Finance
There’s a reason Costa Ricans have been at the top of global “happiest people” lists for years. But is it the perfect place for a second home or second passport?
Collectibles: Your Shelter From Volatility
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When the Lights Go Out and Networks Go Down
What happens when the lights go off? When the networks go down? It’s an urgent question in this age of connectivity, and it’s one that should be shaping your portfolio strategy.
Warning: Hidden Offshore Wealth Risks
Little island governments aren’t going to go to war over your U.S. taxes or wealth. The question is … which governments would?
A Sovereign Treasure Map
The world has been lured in by the Fed’s siren song of easy money, and these waters hide not gold, but something dangerous that we can no longer stop: the collapse of the market.
On the Brink of a Market Crisis
It remains to be seen whether the Fed will actually follow through, but any effort to substantially hike interest rates would likely result in a debt or currency emerging-market crisis.
Asset Protection: Surviving the Worst-Case Scenario
Even in Bermuda, investors are seeking asset protection while anxiously eyeing the U.S. election. There’s a sense that the world is standing on the edge of a precipice.
Prepare for Brain-Dead Corporate Tax Reform
“Pass-through” companies — LLCs, partnerships, S corporations, etc. — comprise 95% of all U.S. businesses, and they’re about to be smacked with brain-dead corporate tax reform.
Canada: The Trouble With a Northern Escape Plan
Internet searches for “moving to Canada” have spiked to all-time highs, but if you’re thinking about moving to Canada if the election doesn’t go your way, we have some bad news…
Pokémon Go Privacy Invasion
The wildly popular Pokémon Go app is the latest in free-to-play genre that’s turning you, your smartphone data and your private information into a commodity to be traded for profit.
Costa Rica: Central America’s Hidden Gem
People often wonder which countries are the best for relocation. The answer is usually: It depends. What do you want from a country? Have you considered Costa Rica?
The Long View to Swiss Prosperity
A Swiss passport is among the most prized and hardest to obtain. But respect for Swiss sovereignty didn’t happen overnight … there are plenty of lessons to be learned here.
Critical Life Lessons to Avoid Getting Conned
Life teaches critical lessons. Some you learn quickly, others, like dealing with banks, can be quite painful. Here are 7 tips to help you get started protecting your family and your wealth.
The Death of Encryption
Data encryption is the last line of defense between your privacy and government overreach. But a new privacy-destroying bill before the Senate could put your personal data at risk.
Panama Papers: The Threat to Your Offshore Assets
The witch hunt in the Panama Papers scandal is just beginning. As fear and anger tar offshore operations with a broad brush, it’s important to remember a few facts about this perfectly legal investing strategy.
Uruguay: A Permanent Vacation
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The Fed Just Sank This Ship
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Gold Is Not All That Glitters
Stocks are a nice place to begin your portfolio, but precious metals, collectibles and real estate can help create a much needed balance that can help you survive the fallout of the coming election.
Don’t Let Wall Street Box You In – Asset Protection for Turbulent Times
Negative interest rates, massive debt, dwindling liberties … America’s former beauty is fading fast. But there is life beyond Wall Street. You can protect and grow your wealth, and our Offshore Investment Summit can show you how.
Anywhere But Here
Our political system is in turmoil, our Constitution is under strain, our quality of life is falling and here you are, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Isn’t it about time you set aside ideology and focus on what’s important?
Apple vs. the FBI: The War on Privacy
The government is going after Apple’s iPhone encryption with a vengeance. The “terrorism” flag is being waved, but it’s your privacy that’s really at stake. After all, can we really trust this breach of privacy will be “one time only”?
Privacy for Sale: No Warrant Needed
Police may need a warrant to use GPS to track your vehicle, but new high-tech toys have created a serious loophole for government surveillance. As a result, tracking your car has created an unholy alliance between profit and policing.
Say Goodbye to Cash
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4 Steps to Escape the U.S.
When starting the process of moving overseas, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. But there are 4 steps you can take to make the entire process much easier…
The Latest, Greatest Opportunity?
Investment advisers are eager to point you to the “latest” investment opportunity, usually in the U.S. markets. But what if the latest investment opportunity isn’t in the U.S. at all?
An Inside Look at Uruguay
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5 Reasons to Open An Offshore Bank Account
Offshore banking seems intimidating, especially with new FATCA reporting requirements. But there are 5 big advantages to moving your money offshore.