In 2017, it was hard to find a market that did poorly. No stock market with a total market capitalization greater than US$100 billion declined that year. The worst-performing markets then (which were still in the positive column) were the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Russia—all oil producers that suffered in a year when oil prices were weak...
There is no man in all the world,” wrote Marco Polo in the late 13th century, “who could tell the truth about all the islands of the Indies.” He was writing from what’s now called Indonesia. And it’s still true to say that Southeast Asia packs an enormous range of sights, sounds, smells, and experiences into life in the region...
Modern yet exotic cities; a kaleidoscope of pagodas, palaces, and Paris-style boulevards; some of the most majestic temples in the world… Geographically and historically, Cambodia is truly the heart of Southeast Asia. What’s more, it’s very good value. “Living in Cambodia has been a game changer for me,” says Paul Howard, 68...
As quality of life deteriorates elsewhere in the world, Panama that truly welcomes expats…In Panama you can have it all: A cosmopolitan capital city with one of the world’s largest financial districts…hundreds of miles of spectacular beaches…highland retreats with green valleys where the weather is spring-like, even in January and August…and there are never any hurricanes...
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In your November cover story, learn about three different ways to get started with your own importing enterprise. Whether you want to travel or work from home, earn as much as $10,000 a month full-time or earn a side-income that only takes a few hours...
In this edition of your Quarterly Wealth Advisory, financial writer and global investor Jeff Opdyke tells you why dividend stocks should be the largest portion of your stock-market portfolio, no matter your age…and why you need to look beyond the U.S. stock market to be a truly successful dividend investor. “It’s pretty clear that throughout Read more...: QWA October 2018: A Grandmother’s Wisdom on Successful Investing
Introducing Costa Rica: Where to Live a Low-Cost, Healthy Lifestyle in the Land of Pura Vida details all the benefits living in this country offers. You’ll read about the best retirement havens—from the countryside to the beach—and hear from expats who are happily living there. You’ll also learn about the low cost of living, the top-notch, affordable medical care, visas and residence options, and the bargain real estate you can get (including tips on building your dream home in Costa Rica).
Your pension and Social Security income is now exempt from Colombian personal income tax. A recent change to the country’s tax laws has resulted in a $120,000-per-person annual exemption for all foreign (not Colombian) pension income. This is great news for retirees considering a move to Colombia...
It’s a brewing opportunity when a firm like Vanguard (a mutual fund company with $5 trillion in assets) takes precious metals out of its flagship investment fund. If your goal is to sell investment products, you’re not going to sell many when the asset in question is down 35% since 2012.So there’s no more “Van-guard Precious Metals and Mining Fund.”...