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Costa Rica: When Lifestyle Trumps Finance October 17, 2016 Offshore Solutions 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?
GDP Apocalypse Now October 7, 2016 U.S. Economy Do you want to follow how often the U.S. economy fails to live up to expectations? Well … there’s an app for that. And what is says about gross domestic product (GDP) isn’t pretty.
New Money Hitting Real Estate September 9, 2016 Real Estate Previously lumped in with financials, REITs will soon have their own sector on the S&P 500. And the added liquidity should open the floodgates for new cash to flow into real estate.
Falling Taxes Doom the U.S. Economy August 12, 2016 Stocks Taxes are loathsome, but they are also a measure of prosperity. The more you earn, the more you pay. So, when corporate tax receipts fall steadily, so too does the U.S. economy.
The Need for Yield in a Recession: What Does That Mean for Us? August 5, 2016 U.S. Economy The U.S. economy limped along in the second quarter solely on consumer strength. Will that strength return for the third quarter and avoid a recession? Don’t hold your breath.





