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The First Libertarian?
Most libertarians count Murray Rothbard as one of their mentors. They will know that Rothbard’s primary mentors were Ludwig Von Mises and Friedrich Hayek. But Rothbard dug deeper in his search for libertarian thinking. Here is a little-seen paper that he wrote in 1967...
Offshore Jurisdiction Review: Singapore
Singapore is a financially sound country with a very business-friendly climate. Its strategically important location has a rich history as an important trading hub connecting Europe and Asia.
Taking Your Gold For “The Greater Good”
For some time now, we gold bugs have been rubbing our collective hands, eagerly awaiting the day when the banks burn their clients for the vast amount of paper gold the banks have sold.
What If Silicon Valley Moved To Puerto Rico?
The tax benefits of Puerto Rican residency gained some attention and notoriety when hedge fund billionaire John Paulson went to Puerto Rico to “kick the tires.”
Will Gold Crash With The Dow… Or Soar?
In 2008, we projected that the crash in the market was in fact a mini-crash and that the day would come when a more major crash would occur—one that reflected the level of debt. In recent months, this prognostication has been gaining traction—that a second, more severe crash is inevitable.
The Mexican Libertad: The Currency Solution?
The Mexican Libertad, unlike most gold and silver coinage in the world, does not show a face value; it shows only a weight. It's a unique type of silver (or gold) coin and has the potential to become of monumental importance.
Retire Abroad And Offshore Your IRA
Money represents your energy and your time: the days, the weeks, the months, the years it takes you to earn it, and all the things you hope to do with it.
How To Find The Best Offshore Banks
It’s generally accepted that putting your money in a domestic bank is a safe and responsible thing to do. After all, if anything were to go wrong, your deposits are insured by the government.
The Economic Blacklist
The inference of course is that the organisation in question is recognized as being one that represents all the countries in the world, and that “standards” are set, based upon mutual agreement, to assure that the laws and services of each country are uniform and serve their clientele well.
Offshore Jurisdiction Review—Labuan
There are two types of offshore companies in Labuan: trading companies; and non-trading, or holding, companies.
This Appalling Practice Is Only Used In Two Nations—And The US Is One Of Them
Eritrea is one of only two countries in the entire world that taxes its nonresident citizens on their global income. Specifically, Eritrea levies a flat 2% tax on the income of its citizens who reside abroad.
Babson’s Warning
A crash is coming, and it may be terrific. .... The vicious circle will get in full swing and the result will be a serious business depression.
Gold: No Longer A Safe-haven Asset?
Almost every day we are told the economy is improving. Whether it’s the government or Goldman Sachs, the message is the same: things are getting better.
Is Portugal Next In Line For Wealth Confiscation?
It’s a pattern that has played out over and over throughout history: a government gets into financial trouble, then denies there’s a problem, which is followed by a surprise wealth grab.
What The Next Gold Confiscation Will Look Like
You may be familiar with the story of how the US government confiscated gold bullion and then made owning it illegal back in 1933. This is called nationalization. But no matter how you label it, the end result was the same: the theft of purchasing power.
How Empires End
Histories are generally written by academics. They, quite naturally, tend to focus on the main events. Whilst these are interesting stories to read, academics, by their very nature, often overlook the underlying causes for an empire’s decline.
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