Does the President Have Too Much Power?
Stroke of the pen. Law of the Land. Kind of cool. Paul Begala, advisor to President Bill Clinton (1998)
One of the oldest traditions in the American republic is “government by emergency.”
Civil Forfeiture Abuse: The Hidden Threat to Your Assets
Don’t trust banks to protect the money you’ve deposited? You’re hardly alone.
The End of FATCA?
Donald Trump could be the worst president ever if he follows through on his promises to bust the federal budget and crack down on civil liberties.
Gold Price Manipulation
A question I’m asked a lot by clients is, “Are markets manipulated?” My answer is always the same: “Of course they are.”
We’re Screwed No Matter Who Wins Today
Today is Election Day in the US. As we post this piece, none of us here at Nestmann have any idea who will win the presidential election.
So Many Billionaires Can’t Be Wrong, Can They?
The world’s billionaires are hoarding cash. Why, you ask?
The short answer is market volatility.
Is Your Money Safe in the Terminator’s Hands?
“If we all die,” said Dr. Ben Goertzel, lead scientist of Hong Kong hedge fund management firm Aidyia, “it would keep trading.”
Why Billionaires Are Buying Gold
In the last few days, gold has been on a losing streak. Last Tuesday, gold prices fell by $42 per ounce – 3.3% – the biggest single-day drop in value in nearly three years.
Are You Making These Common Asset Protection Mistakes?
I just returned from a week in Bermuda, where I was a speaker at The Sovereign Society’s Total Wealth Symposium.
4 Totally Legal Reasons to Use An Offshore Structure
Less than six months ago, the mainstream media had a field day announcing the release of the so-called “Panama Papers.”
Challenges of Being an American Abroad: Navigating Tax and Reporting Requirements
A few weeks ago, the IRS published its quarterly “name and shame” list in the Federal Register. That’s the list federal law requires the agency...
They Are After Your Cash (And If This Happens They Will Get It)
If the IRS has its way, cash will be a thing of the past. In its place, every transaction will be digital, every purchase will leave a footprint.
The Contradictions of Obama’s Drug Policy: Promises vs Reality
When Barack Obama campaigned for president in 2008, he promised to end the War on Drugs. As a candidate, he suggested the century-long war had been a failure and...
Obama Stomps State’s Rights… Again (And This Time, You’ll Eat the Consequences!)
The Founding Fathers were clear when they made state rights and a leash on central government the lynch pin of our constitution.
Will a “Global Currency Reset” Make You Rich? (Don’t Count On It)
A few weeks ago, I was sorting through some old files from early in my career. I came across a newsletter promotion I received in 1985.
You’re Likely Committing a Crime Right Now
Do you own a dog? You could face six months in federal prison If you walk it on federal lands on a leash longer than six feet in length.
How the IRS beat up the Constitution
As a US citizen or permanent resident, you are forgiven for the belief you have the right to remain silent. “Pleading the fifth” (amendment), is such common chorus in American culture, it's near cliché by now.
Judge Rules FBI Can Hack Your Email (Here’s How You Can Stop Them)
What’s the biggest threat to our civil liberties? Is it a Congress hellbent on closing all loopholes left to US citizens grasping for privacy?
The Taxman Can’t Do Math
Last month, lawmakers in Massachusetts approved a constitutional amendment that will lead to the departure of many of the state’s wealthiest and most productive citizens.
Orwell Could Never Have Predicted This
I love technology. I can’t imagine life without modern conveniences like telephones, email, and the internet. Not to mention running water, air conditioning, and automobiles.
Giving Up U.S. Citizenship: The Real Numbers are Much Higher
Expatriation – deliberately giving up your US citizenship and passport – is admittedly a touchy topic. Congressman Sam Gibbons (D-FL), referring to expatriates, spoke of “the despicable act of renouncing allegiance to the United States.â€
Visa and Passport Fraud “Red Flags”
It was the perfect pitch for 1,076 young foreigners who had just graduated from a US university but didn’t want to return home. They could continue their studies at the University of Northern New Jersey without bothering to attend class, take tests, or butt heads with professors.
Panama Papers Analysis: Offshore Truth Unveiled
That’s what the headlines should have proclaimed. But they didn’t. Instead, when announcing the theft of more than 11.5 million records from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca, ...
The IRS could stop you from flying. Here’s how…
Imagine arriving at your local airport one morning for a domestic flight to a neighboring city. You approach the security checkpoint and the TSA lackey asks for your identification.
Making America Great… One Lawsuit at a Time
Donald Trump’s legal antics underscore something that’s very wrong with the US legal system. When he encounters someone who says or writes something he doesn’t like, or refuses to be bullied, he sues.
Reasons NOT to Keep Your Cash in the Bank
It’s bad enough depositing your money into a bank account and earning essentially zero interest on it, or in some countries, having a negative interest rate.
It all started 2,300 years ago…
300 years before the birth of Christ, a man named Neoptolemus took what was alleged to be his ill-gotten gains and fled the city-state of Athens. The leader of Athens, Lycurgus, demanded that Neoptolemus be executed for fleeing with his wealth.
So what else are they (the IRS) lying about?
In the runup to April 15’s tax-filing deadline, the IRS has once again published a list of what it calls its “Dirty Dozen” tax scams.
Gold vs. Fiat Currency: Opportunities and Challenges
Economist John Maynard Keynes is often quoted as calling it the “barbarous relic.” Soviet revolutionary Vladimir Lenin said he would build toilets out of it, as the ultimate symbol of capitalist waste.
IRS Expatriation Report: 1998-2015
Earlier this month, the Federal Register published its quarterly list of former US citizens and permanent residents who have “expatriated,” i.e., given up their US citizenship or permanent residence.
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