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Someone was recently referred to us by an existing client. He didn’t know us very well but was concerned about the decline of the US dollar and wanted to understand how building a foreign portfolio would help with that.
Earlier this year, one of the largest firms in the international migration business published an article suggesting that it’s “technically possible” to use your IRA or 401(k) funds to invest in a Golden Visa program.
I was talking to a potential client – A US financial advisor – about Swiss investments. He half-joked, “it must be heavy carrying all that cash to Switzerland”.
Owning property abroad is a dream for many — income, lifestyle, dollar diversification, sometimes even residency. But while the brochures sell sunsets and beaches, making money from your foreign property investment depends on unglamorous details: things like how the property is titled, managed, structured, and taxed.
Especially since the beginning of the year, one theme has come up repeatedly in conversations with clients: concern about the decline of the US dollar.
"Is it really safe to live in Costa Rica?" a client asked me last week. It’s a fair question. Central America often gets painted with the same broad brush, but Costa Rica is different. Known for political stability, strong infrastructure, and established expat communities, it consistently ranks as one of the region’s safest options.
Panama has long drawn foreign interest—for its role as a global trade hub, for its welcoming residency programs, and for its mix of modern infrastructure with tropical lifestyle. Retirees, investors, and multinational companies alike have all found reasons to plant a flag here.
Buying property abroad can be exciting. But unfortunately, all too often we hear some variation of: “I jumped in a little too early without thinking it through.”
If you’ve spent any time looking at foreign real estate, you’ve probably come across headlines like: • “Own a vacation home in paradise and let it pay for itself!” • “Turn your beach house dreams into a cash flowing short term rental!”
America's wealthy are voting with their feet. According to one study, inquiries from America's wealthy about residency & citizenship abroad increased by 183% in Q1 2025, compared with Q1 2024.
Over the last decade or so, Panama has become increasingly popular for Americans looking to buy foreign real estate – and sometimes even move themselves – overseas.
For more than 1.6 million Americans, Mexico is home. And with good reason: the focus of life is less about work, it’s warmer, and in plenty of places, it’s also more affordable.
If you live abroad and qualify under IRS guidelines, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) can allow you to exclude up to $130,000 in earned income from US federal income tax in 2025.
As an American, you can probably feel the world shifting. The percentage of US dollars in reserve currency status is the lowest it’s been in decades. Geopolitics is getting louder.
In 2025, the movie La Dolce Villa hit Netflix – inspired by Italy’s now-famous “1-euro home” program – documenting an American couple who tries to rebuild their lives (and a crumbling Sicilian farmhouse) after selling their tech startup.
With political stability, good healthcare, and a legal system that protects foreign investors, it’s easy to see why more than 120,000 Americans now call Costa Rica home.
Buying real estate overseas can be a smart way to diversify – not just your assets, but your lifestyle and legacy, too. But if you're hoping to finance that purchase as an American, you’ll quickly learn the rules are different. Sometimes wildly so.
We’ve spent more than 40 years helping Americans safeguard their wealth. Through market meltdowns, currency crises, and overnight regulation changes – we’ve seen how quickly things can turn.
The global financial system isn’t collapsing -- but it is splintering. The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – are gradually reducing their reliance on the US dollar.
A villa in Portugal. A condo in Panama. Farmland in Uruguay. It sounds simple – buy some property, enjoy the upside, maybe build a Plan B.
There’s something deeply appealing about the idea of owning property overseas. Maybe it’s the lifestyle. Maybe it’s the income.
In 2025, Italy became one of the most popular places for wealthy foreign investors – who now own approximately 70% of its luxury real estate – to buy property.
Clients often ask us about foreign real estate options overseas that offer more than just protection from political instability and market volatility. They’re looking for places where the lifestyle is comfortable – and the investment makes good financial sense.
In the center of Switzerland is Zug – often called Crypto Valley. It’s become one of the world’s top destinations for serious crypto investors. Especially those who want stronger privacy, better pricing, and fewer problems when trading large amounts.
Because our readers ask about them, we talk a lot about “complicated” topics like second citizenships, offshore trusts, and other foreign structures. But sometimes the simplest move is the smartest.
International real estate can play a valuable role in a well-structured wealth plan. It offers geographic diversification, long-term lifestyle flexibility, and – when done right – can even help simplify inheritance and reduce exposure to US taxes and bureaucracy.
You've done the hard work: built a solid portfolio, contributed diligently to your retirement plan, and steered clear of financial fads. But if you’re like many high-net-worth investors, there's a quiet unease when you scan your IRA.
The systems aren’t broken. But they’re bending. US dollar risk, political gridlock, growing deficits – none of these are new. But together, they’ve become a signal. A signal that relying solely on “the way it’s always been” is no longer a plan.
You’ve probably asked yourself: Where is this all headed? Ballooning deficits. Political gridlock. Uncomfortable talk about wealth taxes. Add it up, and even the most patriotic Americans are starting to look for backup plans.
Worried about where the economy is heading – maybe even a global currency reset? You're not alone.
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