The Latest Attack on Your Digital Privacy

The Latest Attack on Your Digital Privacy

The U.S. government has a pretty dismal record when it comes to computer security. Last year, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) revealed that hackers had stolen the personal information of more than 20 million current and former federal-government job applicants and employees. The stolen data included more than 6 million fingerprints, considered the gold standard for proof of identity.

Affordable Asset Protection Without Going Offshore

Affordable Asset Protection Without Going Offshore

When it comes to keeping your assets safe from creditors, an offshore trust (that is, where your property is held for your benefit in an overseas location) might seem the way to go. Offshoring your assets can make it very difficult (if not impossible) for a U.S. court to seize them. This is because of the strong asset-protection laws in many offshore havens…and the fact that many offshore jurisdictions don’t recognize judgments made in a foreign country.

Second Passport Scams— Six Ways to Spot Them

Second Passport Scams— Six Ways to Spot Them

It was a spectacular bust. On February 10, police in Thailand arrested a kingpin of passport scams, Hamid Reza Jafary, a.k.a. “The Doctor,” and five of his accomplices. Nearly 200 forged or altered passports were found in his home, along with a laser-engraving machine, rolls of ribbon, and thin leather for passport covers, as well as fake metal plates and stamps from various countries.

How to Choose the Offshore Vault That’s Right for You

How to Choose the Offshore Vault That’s Right for You

Where should you stash your rare coins, precious metals, or other long-term investments you want to keep safe and secure? You could hold them in the U.S., in a bank safe deposit box (if it’s big enough) or a private vault. But if you really want to keep them safe, you’ll want to consider storing them internationally, to diversify where you keep your wealth. There are some other great reasons for doing this.