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Emergency Exit

Aug. 29, 2010, Panama City, Panama: As the United States bids farewell to the Bush tax cuts at the end of this year, new and higher taxes will have a huge impact on every American’s pocketbook. To protect your wealth, you have one sensible course of action: Go offshore.

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Dear Overseas Opportunity Letter Reader,

Like many Americans, you may already have seen your nest egg shrink, the value of your home fall, your investment portfolio lose half its worth or more...

Offshore Tax Havens

Our Four Favorite Tax-Busting Jurisdictions

Sept. 1, 2010, Panama City, Panama: Four key offshore jurisdictions from an international tax-planning point of view are Panama, Belize, Uruguay, and Malaysia.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

Most countries are relatively tax-friendly when it comes to retirees. That is to say, a foreign resident's pension or Social Security income is often not taxed locally. Remember, though, that, if you're an American, you could owe tax in the United States on your retirement pension income; that tax obligation must always be considered as separate from and in addition to any local tax burden in your new jurisdiction.

International Taxation

Strategies For A Tax-Free Life

Aug. 31, 2010, Panama City, Panama: An American abroad can use a foreign corporation, in a zero tax jurisdiction, to legally and legitimately reduce U.S. tax on his business income.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

"Most U.S. expats realize that the United States taxes its citizens on their worldwide income," writes international tax guru Chris Rusch.

"They understand, too, that every U.S. citizen must file a U.S. tax return every year, regardless where he chooses to reside.

Property Rentals In Kuala Lumpur

How To Be A Renter In Kuala Lumpur—The Super-Stress-Free Approach

Nov. 16, 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

"When we decided to move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia," writes Asia Correspondent Wendy Justice, "we wanted the experience to be as stress-free as possible, and we didn't want to have to stay in a cramped hotel room for weeks while we searched for just the right place to live longer-term.

"We turned to the Internet for help, where we found so many property websites listing so many options that we became overwhelmed. All the prices were reasonable, leaving us at a loss to choose.

"Then we noticed that most of the places advertised were being offered via property agents. Ah, that might make this easier, we thought...working with an agent who could vet listings in advance and then show us several good options upon our arrival.

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Offshore Banking

Offshore Banking For Virgins

Aug. 30, 2010, Panama City, Panama: Maybe all your going-offshore plan will ever require is an overseas bank account, so start there.

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

Relocating your assets to another jurisdiction can seem a big, intimidating, even frightening idea.

But it doesn't have to be.

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