Citizenship and Passport

Citizenship can be loosely defined as the legal relationship between a person and the sovereign nation in which he or she lives, a status defined by the law of that nation, conferring or limiting a person’s duties and rights. The most common means of acquiring citizenship is by birth within the borders of a nation. … Read more

About the marketplace

By Bill Cara – The market is the theatre of life where the play is all about time and money. If investing represents our journey and trading mirrors the paths we take, then the market is the big show, the place all of us experience it. Anything you read from the Trader Wizard will echo … Read more

Creating an APT

Unfortunately, there are a limited number of qualified US and UK experts in the field of asset protection law, so proceed with great caution before choosing your personal advisor for such an important project as creating an APT. This is an area of financial activity where cutting corners can be very costly. Knowledgeable APT attorneys … Read more

Expats opt for offshore investments

AMSTERDAM – Nearly three-quarters of expats in Europe have invested offshore, according to a new study. And a similar percentage claim to have either matched (46 percent) or outperformed the stock markets (33 percent). But the number of expats who think markets will grow in the next year has slumped to 53 percent compared to … Read more

The Gold Futures Market

While it could be a good speculative investment, gold is usually a poor investment for conservative investors unless you are into writing puts or calls for additional income. The gold futures market is that much more dangerous. Gold futures contracts give the gold speculator the biggest bang for the buck. Similar to contracts for commodities, … Read more

What a Trust Can Do

A trust may be created for any purpose that is not illegal or void as against public policy. A trust can hold title to and invest in real estate, cash, stocks, bonds, negotiable instruments and personal property. Trusts can provide care for minor children or the elderly; or pay medical, educational or other expenses. A … Read more

Can Second Citizenship Reduce Taxes

There are eight criteria governments consider to determine your personal tax status. The most important of these are citizenship, residence, and domicile. In addition, your marital status, source of income, location of assets, timing, and status of beneficiaries may impact your tax status. Citizenship, the status of being a citizen of a specific nation state, … Read more