Spreading your political risk beyond one jurisdiction by obtaining a second passport and citizenship in another country is a fundamental step towards minimizing the political risk of being subjected to the whims of any single government. Here are 6 reasons why that is the case.
Read More »Major Wealth Disparity Between the Top 1% and the Bottom 50%
Asset price inflation is the cause of wealth disparity between between the top 1% and the bottom 50%. The more they have, the more they get. The bottom 50% don’t have anything and need not apply...
Read More »Tax Revenue-to-GDP Ratio By Country: U.S. Ranks 30th; Canada 21st
Taxes provide 50% or more of government funds in almost every country in the world and using a tax-to-GDP ratio is one of the more useful ways to compare tax systems around the world and this article does just that.
Read More »Google Yourself and You May Be Amazed – Or Even Dismayed – At What People Know About YOU! (+4K Views!)
To answer the question "How much can people learn about me by simply Googling me?" just Google yourself, or as some people say, complete your own "vanity search". You may be amazed - and perhaps even dismayed - at what is out there about you! Why should you care? Because friends, relatives, employers, recruiters, hiring managers, and even strangers may be searching for information about you on the web so shouldn't you better control what people can learn about you online?
Read More »Internationalize Your Internet Address – Here’s Why & How (+4K Views)
In this article I explain why you should seriously consider internationalizing your domain name, teach you some basic terms so that you can understand how to choose the jurisdiction of your domain name (as well as make sure that your personal or business information is not leaked out into the public domain) and tell you how to do it. Read on!
Read More »17 Equations That Changed the World (+4K Views)
"Equations definitely CAN be dull, and they CAN seem complicated...but you CAN appreciate the beauty and importance of equations without knowing how to solve them.....[My] intention was to locate them in their cultural and human context, and pull back the veil on their hidden effects on history. Equations are a vital part of our culture. The stories behind them --- the people who discovered/invented them and the periods in which they lived --- are fascinating" and some are particularly relevant to anybody affected by the current financial crisis. [Let's take a look.] Words: 2072
Read More »Interest Rates Make It Impossible To Save For Retirement – Got Gold?
We’re told easy money will bolster the economy as consumers and businesses take advantage of low rates and spend but if you’re trying to save money, this is anything but a boon.
Read More »What is the “Rule of 72”? Why Should You Embrace It?
The Rule of 72 is a time-proven method to predict how long is needed for a portfolio or income stream to double. Take a moment and learn more about the benefits of this time-tested tool and how to use it to determine the yield necessary - or the time frame needed - to achieve your goals.
Read More »Financial “Advisors”: Who To Hire; When To Fire
Most financial "advisors" are really not trained to be skilled investment experts. They are trained to gather assets and keep their customers happy. They are salespeople. Is your financial "advisor" selling you services that amount to not much more than a smile or is he/she offering real substance that will help you meet your financial goals? You should take a long hard look at your financial advisor and rethink what you expect of them and this summary of articles does just that.
Read More »Reduce the Amount of Tax You Pay Next April By Doing the Following
It will be too late to cut your tax bill using most of the tips assembled below after we ring in the new year so check out this list right away and get started!
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