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.

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.

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.

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...

Global Property Investing For Virgins

Aug. 27, 2010, Medellin, Colombia

Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,

As Kathie has reported, she and I were in Medellin this month to scout real estate investment opportunities. Entering a new market, as we were, is no easy thing, even if you've done it as many times as we have. For the first-time investor, the experience can be overwhelming.

Your first instinct these days when doing anything for the first time is to go to the Internet and google for help. In the case of entering a new real estate market, you're tempted to go to a search engine and look around for local agents and listings.