With gold reaching new highs nearly every day, more people are looking for ways to protect what they’ve built. But real security goes beyond just holding metals; it means having a complete offshore strategy that keeps your assets safe, private, and under your control.

In today’s episode, I share a recent presentation I gave for my friends at SWP on building a full “Plan-B Fortress” framework. We cover second residencies, alternative citizenships, offshore banking, international investments, and legal tax optimization; I break down the practical tools to help you stay mobile, secure, and financially independent, no matter what political or economic chaos unfolds in the world.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in as I break down how to build a complete offshore Plan-B strategy that protects your assets and privacy
• Tune in to hear strategies for storing precious metals safely outside the banking system and in your own name
• Find out how to use international structures like LLCs, trusts, and foundations to protect and pass on your hard-earned wealth
• Learn practical steps you can take toward freedom today without waiting for the “perfect” setup

OFFSHORE GOLD AND SILVER

If you’re in the process of crafting your Plan-B, you need to get serious about offshore precious metals storage. Head to expatmoney.com/gold to learn more about how you can work directly with our trusted partners in the Caribbean.

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With inflation through the roof and a tumultuous stock market, more people than ever continue to realize the necessity of having gold as an integral part of their portfolio. But how do you keep it safe and secure from the hands of greedy governments and other malicious actors?

Today’s guest is Mark Yaxley, CEO and co-founder of Strategic Wealth Preservation, an international precious metals dealer and secure storage provider headquartered in the Cayman Islands. Mark will explain why the Cayman Islands is such a hotspot for individuals looking to protect their wealth through offshore gold.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH MARK YAXLEY:

• Listen in to learn how Mark first got involved in the precious metals business and eventually started SWP in the Cayman Islands, a place he knew little about at the time.
• What makes the Cayman Islands so special? Learn what unique qualities give this country an international reputation as a hub for financial services. 
• Is Cayman safe? Find out how this small island nation stacks up to some Caribbean neighbours. 
• How do native Caymans feel about all the foreign investment and expat presence in their country? Mark provides insight into the relationship. 
• Mark provides a breakdown of the unique demographic makeup of the Cayman Islands.
• Uncover the extremely tax-friendly and business-friendly laws, making it a prominent offshore jurisdiction. 
• You will be appalled to learn how the “Covid pandemic” was used as an excuse to add complicated regulations regarding the importing and exporting of gold. 
• What about the visas? Mark breaks down the residency options for those looking to live and work in the Cayman Islands.
• Discover the exciting prospect of Cayman Enterprise City, a special economic zone within the Cayman Islands.
• Get the inside scoop on SWP’s brand-new vault in the Cayman Islands. From the pictures I’ve seen, this place is phenomenal! 

WHERE TO FIND MARK YAXLEY

Offshore Gold & Silver with SWP

Email info@swpcayman.com with any questions!

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CONCLUSION

I had a blast talking to Mark and learning more about the Cayman Islands. While Cayman is a great place to do business and even to live, permanent residency can be extremely difficult to obtain, as opposed to here in Panama, where I am getting residencies for people in a month total. 

Expat Money has been a partner with Mark’s company, SWP, for the past year, and we’ve received nothing but positive feedback from clients and subscribers about their professionalism and ease of working with them. Be sure to open an account at expatmoney.com/gold before gold prices rise even higher.

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I am thrilled to welcome back Dr. Ron Paul. Dr. Paul is a former U.S. Congressman, ran for President three times, and is an accomplished author and speaker. 

Dr. Paul always has valuable insights to share from his perspective, both as an Austrian economist and a former U.S. politician and with everything going on in the world, I wanted to invite him back to get his perspective on the trends going into 2024, including the march toward a possible World War 3.  

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DR. RON PAUL

• Listen in to Dr. Paul’s perspective on why Austrian economics can predict trends but not specifics. This is an important distinction! 
• Does Dr. Paul believe we will see a new world reserve currency? Dr. Paul breaks down why the end of the dollar is inevitable but not necessarily imminent
• Find out how Dr. Paul views the current escalations in tensions with China. Will this lead to a hot war in Asia? 
• Could there be a reinstatement of the draft in the United States? Dr. Paul and I discuss the possibility that many U.S. clients of mine have expressed concerns about.
• Hear Dr. Paul’s opinion on where in the world would be a safe place to go if a World War III scenario were to play out.
• You won’t want to miss Ron’s epic rant about why the real isolationists are the governments and politicians causing wars and interfering in the economy. Dr. Paul really got fired up here!
• Finally, you’ll get Ron Paul’s predictions for 2024. How does he see the U.S. election playing out? What will unfold in regard to the march towards World War 3? And where does he find hope?

WHERE TO FIND DR. RON PAUL’S WORK

Website: https://ronpaulinstitute.org/

Podcast: http://www.ronpaullibertyreport.com/

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CONCLUSION

As longtime listeners know, I have been a longtime admirer of Dr. Ron Paul and his commitment to spreading the ideas of liberty. But what I also love about him is his ability to see beyond the theoretical and apply the ideas of Austrian economics and human action to the current real-world scenarios we see playing out. 

While we can’t predict the specifics, the trends are clear, and the doors to many countries will likely be closing, especially if a world war scenario plays out. This is why I always encourage everyone to act now when it comes to crafting your Plan B scenario. 

I hope you enjoyed hearing Dr. Paul’s perspective as much as I always do. I’ll see you next Wednesday!

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This is one of the most important webinars I have put together, so I wanted to make sure all of my listeners got a chance to check it out if you didn’t catch the live webinar. 

In today’s episode, I wanted to share a recent special webinar I hosted this past Thursday entitled “Bulletproof Your Future: Comprehensive Plan B Strategies For Global Citizens.” The presentation was focused on all the strategies you can employ to build a “Plan B” lifestyle overseas, and the feedback so far has been incredible! 

Plus, there’s a HUGE announcement awaiting for you in this one, one you are NOT going to want to miss. Enjoy!

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CONCLUSION

The entire reason I do this show is to share the strategies that actually work – the strategies that I actually employ in my own life – and to motivate others to seek shelter from what’s to come by diversifying offshore. This webinar is one of the most important I have done, and I hope it really helped drive home how you can take action now to get your Plan B in place before it’s too late.

I’ll see you all next Wednesday!

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Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the financial markets, the economy and politics. He writes the financial daily, The Daily Missive, and is the host and editor of The Essential Investor, a fundamental resource for individuals managing their money. 

Addison joins me today to discuss his perspective on the inevitable financial reckoning that he has been predicting for years. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ADDISON WIGGIN

• Hear Addison detail how his background in philosophy led him on an unexpected path that found him publishing books and a newsletter on finance.
• Listen to Addison explain how the Federal Reserve’s money supply manipulations have led to recent bubbles in cryptocurrency, marijuana and AI-related equities.
• Learn how Addison was “early, but not wrong,” about the current economic situation and why timing is the most challenging part of financial forecasting.  
• Get Addison’s take on why we haven’t yet seen the great big global economic meltdown. Just what is holding things back from a collapse?
• Addison and I discuss how world wars have historically been tied to massive financial crises and the parallels with today’s global predicament.
• Does the Federal Reserve still have the confiscated gold from the 1930’s? Addison and I ponder this question. 
• Hear Addison lay out the trends in place for decades that have enabled the unprecedented totalitarian responses by governments in the last few years.
• Lastly, Addison gives his thoughts on CBDCs and whether central banks can successfully implement them in the coming years. 

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CONCLUSION

It was great getting Addison’s perspective on everything going on with the looming global financial crisis and the march toward war. Considering the depth of his knowledge of both history and finance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a voice more qualified to speak on these topics. 

My audience knows I’m far from a doomsayer – but we have to face the realities of a rapidly changing world around us.

That’s why I always encourage my audience and clients not to hesitate one millisecond in starting their Plan B – because the sh!t could hit the fan anytime.

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Rick Rule is a legendary investor known for his expertise in natural resources, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water. He is the founder of Sprott US Holdings, which he later merged into Sprott Incorporated in 2011.  

He joins me today to discuss his investment strategy and how listeners can best prepare their portfolios for the forthcoming recession.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH RICK RULE

• Hear Rick break down what he sees as a coming realization that the “chickens are coming home to roost” for natural resources investments.
• Tune in for Rick’s take on the gold market and the economic and political factors that will influence the price of gold in the coming years. 
• Listen to Rick explain why if you try to analyze natural resource companies the same way that you would supermarkets or auto manufacturers, you’ll lose all your money.
• Rick and I discuss the complex nature of investing in the technology sector – and why he avoids it altogether.
• Uncover Rick’s insights on the tricky task of navigating geopolitical factors when investing.
• Find out which surprising country has been the best in Rick’s portfolio – I guarantee you won’t guess this one!
• Listen to why Rick assumes there will be a recession in the next five years – and why he has the track record to be taken seriously!
• Learn why Rick greatly prefers precious metals over cryptocurrency when it comes to preserving your wealth. 
• Find out what investment concept Rick refers to as the “eighth wonder of the world.”
• Hear Rick’s take on the truth about inflation, including his #1 tip on how you can protect yourself.

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Rule Investment Media

CONCLUSION

It was an honour to have Rick Rule – an absolute living legend in the investment world – as a guest on the program. Rick’s decades of investing success and track record of predicting recessions made him the perfect person to help prepare listeners for the troubling economic times ahead. I hope you get as much value out of the conversation as I did. Enjoy!

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Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario.

While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affairs, so I hope you find great value in it.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DAVE DECAMP

• Listen to Dave recount how he first became a passionate antiwar activist and how he was able to turn that passion into speaking about the subject full-time. 
• Hear Dave break down the current geopolitical situation involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, and why we are closer to a hot war situation than at any time during the Cold War. 
• Dave breaks down how the situation between China and Taiwan is escalating simultaneously and how the United States has been sabre-rattling on the Asian front as well.
• Dave and I discuss the role of Elon Musk in providing Starlink support to Ukraine. Is he really a hero, as many libertarians seem to believe, or is he another wolf in sheep’s clothing?
• What would a full-scale war involving the U.S., Russia, or China look like? Dave breaks down the frightening possibilities of “warfare we’ve never seen before.”
• Has World War III already begun? Dave and I discuss the idea that the war has already begun and how the definition of just what constitutes an act of war has shifted so drastically in recent years.
• We discuss Turkey’s unique role as a peace broker and a thorn in the side of NATO in many ways, even while being a member state. 
• What does Vladimir Putin want, and how far is the U.S. willing to continue to escalate its vast funding of the war in Ukraine? Dave and I both ponder these questions.
• We also dig into the role some surprising countries have played in escalating tensions, like my former home Canada and even the supposedly neutral Switzerland.
• Dave and I cap things off by discussing what the best region of the world would be if a full World War really does break out. 

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AntiWar.com

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CONCLUSION

As much as this is a conversation I didn’t necessarily want to have, I don’t think it helps us any to bury our heads in the sand as some truly dangerous situations play out across the globe. I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast since he started, and he was the first person that came to mind when I decided I had to do an episode on the topic of a potential World War. I hope the information proves useful to you as you plan your expat journey. 

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Tom Luongo is a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. 

This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO

• Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst. 
• Learn why Tom believes in delivering the unvarnished truth to build an audience organically.
• Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator – and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest.
• Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship.
• Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.  
• Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics. 
• Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.”
• Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms?
• Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite?

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HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK

Gold, Goats N’ Guns: https://tomluongo.me/

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics. 

See you next Wednesday!

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Antony Sammeroff is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income – For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die.

Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey and most recently, India.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF

• Antony and I discuss the nature of remote work and why Antony had already begun moving his work primarily online even before COVID policies shut the world down.
• Hear Antony describe the onset of the absurd COVID policies in his home country of Scotland and how that propelled him to take his business fully remote and to search for more sane parts of the world to reside in.
• Antony points out an interesting side benefit of the COVID travel restrictions – spending time in a place previously hadn’t planned to – in this case, Mexico.
• Hear Antony describe how the “COVID years” altered people’s sense of what they are allowed to say and has caused many to self-censor with friends, family and the workplace. 
• Antony describes the push for “subjectivity” within his education and profession, which is often a cover for leftist bias within institutions. 
• We discuss what it is like to hold “radical” (sane) positions in today’s post-COVID clown world and how Antony helps people in his practice deal with this feeling of friends, family and institutions acting like they are the crazy ones. 
• Antony and I discuss the concept of natural law and why so many libertarians were able to see through much of the BS of the last several years due to their ability to filter things through the natural law model.
• Hear Anthony’s opinion on “conspiracy theories” and mental health after a member of our Expat Money Forum on Facebook questioned my own mental health due to my emails criticizing the World Economic Forum. Does Antony think I’m nuts? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:

7pharmamyths.com

Beyourselfandloveit.com

Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.com

CONCLUSION

It was great connecting with Antony and learning about how he has helped others cope with this crazy post-COVID clown world we’ve been living in and how he himself coped by leaving his own country and becoming a digital nomad. This conversation was even a bit therapeutic for me – it’s always nice speaking with someone with a similar view of ethics and natural law.  

Antony is a fantastic example of someone who saw greener pastures elsewhere and didn’t hesitate to take life into his own hands and explore them. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Parallel Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast.

Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while working as a counsellor and competing as an endurance athlete, Mike and his wife emigrated to Poland to focus on living a more self-sufficient and decentralized life.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE

• Discover how “Parallel Mike” was born. What caused Mike to go from pursuing professional sports to becoming a full-time organic farmer focused on self-sufficiency?
• Hear Mike describe how the COVID lockdowns prevented his initial move to Poland and what Poland was like when they finally did arrive later that year. 
• Listen as Mike and I discuss the difference between the enforcement of COVID rules “by the numbers” and the reality on the ground. 
• Mike lays out why he doesn’t believe massive systemic change will come from within the system itself but rather when the system finally breaks on its own. 
• Mike and I agree on the better strategy for individuals – to build your own systems and find higher ground to fight from. 
• Hear Mike explain his outlook for the “dark days ahead” regarding hyperinflation and global debt liquidation. 
• Listen to Mike detail why he became part of a small Polish settlement rather than living in an expat community.
• Mike breaks down some of the practical steps he has taken to further increase his independence from the system. Every single member of the Expat Money community can learn from this!
• Hear Mike and I agree that at this stage, focusing on wealth preservation is the key to financial preservation through what’s to come.
• We delve into the looming threat of capital controls and why it’s so important to have the means to protect your wealth from government confiscation and seizure. 

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HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE

Website: https://parallelmike.com/

YouTube: Parallel Systems

CONCLUSION

It was great speaking to Mike, someone who views the world very much like I do. As I often discuss, I believe in taking action to preserve your wealth and increase your liberty. Mike is the perfect example of someone who sees the problems around him and takes action to put himself in a better position. Mike’s optimism is infectious, and it’s the same attitude I hope to inspire in my own listeners right here every week.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today’s guest is Sam Rivello, who left his home in Los Angeles, California in 2010 as a ‘life experiment’ to combine work and travel to see the world. Since then, he has spent “1 minute or more” in 81 countries, with an average time of 58 days per country. Over the past 12 months, he has travelled extensively throughout Africa and plans to spend at least another 12 months seeing what this amazing continent has to offer. Sam and I have a lot in common, and this discussion is chock full of nuggets of wisdom on every step of the expat journey. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH SAM RIVELLO

• Listen in to hear Sam recount how he decided to try the “life experiment” of working while travelling “for two years” – which is still going strong thirteen years later! Wow!
• Sam reflects on what it was like becoming a “digital nomad” before the term was popularized – and the infrastructure challenges that came along with it.
• We discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries when it comes to technology and the constant challenge of drawing a hard line between work and personal time.
• Sam explains how he made the professional choice to take more long-term ownership and responsibility for his own lifestyle as a full-time expat, to ensure balance in all areas of life.
• Listen as Sam breaks down the challenge of expats and those leading a digital lifestyle to break a lot of their old mindsets in order to make the lifestyle sustainable for them.
• We discuss the concept of “nomad burnout” as Sam explains what led to his decision to live for an extended period of time as an expat in Scandinavia.
• Sam details how the Danes have a very different concept of what entails “friendship” and the difficulty of breaking into pre-established friend groups there in Denmark.
• We dig into our shared view that the expat lifestyle is a fantastic vehicle for learning, which makes it perfect for those with a passion for learning as Sam and I both hold.
• We then discuss some of the reasons that many live vicariously through other expats instead of pulling the trigger and giving it a shot themselves. I’ve heard a ton of these before!
• Sam lays out some of the top reasons that some expats end up burning out from the lifestyle. Be sure to listen in for his advice on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
• Listen to Sam’s insights on the key to learning a new language. Hint: there are no shortcuts!

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Website: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact/Grab My New Book On Being A Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Visas

CONCLUSION

Sam and I have a lot in common when it comes to our passion for travel as a challenge to learn and grow from. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from his efforts and struggles as an expat, and this discussion is a great example of the value of becoming an expat and what it can bring to your life.

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Today, I am going to share a conversation I had on The Tom Woods Show. This interview has gotten such a great response since it first aired that I wanted to share it here with you to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Tom didn’t let me off easy and really put me on the hot seat, bringing up a ton of objections that many who are first hearing about the expat lifestyle tend to come up with.

Answering Common Expat Objections

• In this discussion, I respond to some common “black pilled” takes that Tom has heard about the negative side of expatriation, dispelling the notion that the advantages you can achieve outside your country of birth aren’t all that great when you break it down.
• There is no Shangri-La – no perfect libertarian country in the world. It does not exist. But that’s not to be said that we can’t get more freedom in our lives by being overseas or by jurisdiction shopping.
• I explain to Tom exactly what FATCA – the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act –  is and how it works, and why it’s even caused some Americans to go as far as to renounce their U.S. citizenship!
• I address Tom’s concern that whatever problems you have in the U.S., they may very well be worse outside the U.S., as was the case in certain countries when it came to COVID restrictions.
• Tom and I talk about how Americans can utilize the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to greatly reduce their tax burden while living overseas.
• I break down the concept of citizenship by investment and how the process typically unfolds for those with substantial funds to invest overseas.
• I lay out the many reasons to have a second passport, even if you do not plan to live outside your home country!
• I provide some definitive first steps to take for those that have caught the expat bug and are ready to take their expat journey to the next level.

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THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

We also discussed the Expat Money Summit a bit, and even though this was from last year, we will be doing another summit this year, so you can head to this link and grab a FREE ticket to the largest expat event of the year.

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s conversation on The Tom Woods Show. Tom is an excellent interviewer, and I loved how he pressed me on some of the common objections people who are first learning about the expat lifestyle often hold. These are questions that don’t often come up here on the Expat Money Show, where I primarily interview those who are already on the expat journey, so it was a great change of pace.

This is the perfect episode to share with a friend or family member who has expressed interest in the expat lifestyle but has been hesitant to pursue it further due to many of the objections addressed in this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today I am going to recap the last incredible week in Panama, beginning with a hugely informative conference for private clients and culminating in my 40th birthday party.

The last week has been unbelievable. Clients flew in from every corner of the world, literally from everywhere.

I am still decompressing from a busy and eventful week, but I wanted to first stop and take the time to record this episode for you and update you all on some other goings on here at Expat Money while everything is fresh on my mind. 

PANAMA CONFERENCE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY RECAP

• I recap the start of the week with the investor’s conference I put on in Panama with private clients from diverse places like Germany, Thailand and New Zealand attending.
• I explain the difference between my “private” clients and my “regular” clients and how you can become one!
• This week highlights why I like to get to know my prospective clients personally before I take them on  – because I spend a LOT of time with them!
• The type of information provided at this conference would literally take months or even years of research to acquire on your own – offshore investing and residency is definitely not a ‘DIY’ type of thing.
• Meanwhile, we also formally launched The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico, which has already launched to #1 in the “libertarianism” category on Amazon!
• I also provide a preview of the upcoming trips I am planning in the next year for private clients. If these sounds interesting to you, read this important letter and consider if becoming a private is a good fit for you.
• Finally, I reflect on my 40th birthday party that was made so special by the 150 + attendees who travelled from places like Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, USA, etc. – all culminating in an amazing fireworks display!
• Ultimately, these events are about building a community and realizing that we aren’t the crazy ones out there. We in the Expat Money community are building a better and brighter future for ourselves while much of the world goes mad.

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s episode in which I’ve provided just a small glimpse into the type of conferences, tours and celebrations I put together for my friends and clients in the Expat Money community.

I want to once again thank everyone who joined us in Panama and came out to celebrate my birthday.

And as I said earlier, and it really is worth repeating; this party is not about me…

It’s about you.

We are not just some online group or a podcast, no. We are a real-life community of people who understand what is going on in the world and will actually do something about it.

Our plan is to do many more private events this year for clients, so I hope this episode will serve as a great preview of what’s to come should you decide to become one. Enjoy!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of the ‘’Gloom, Boom & Doom Report.’’

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, he studied Economics at the University of Zurich and, at the age of 24, obtained a Ph.D. in Economics magna cum laude.

In 1990, he set up his business, publishing a widely read monthly investment newsletter, “THE GLOOM, BOOM & DOOM” report highlighting unusual investment opportunities.

He is also the author of several books, including “TOMORROW’S GOLD – Asia’s Age of Discovery” 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH MARC FABER

• Listen in to today’s conversation I have with Marc Faber about the possibility of war between China and Taiwan. What are his predictions, and what are they willing to do regarding money and war?
• Do the Taiwanese people want conflict? Or is it that the US likes to provoke conflict?
• Where do you hold your assets? Marc shares his basic allocation and the percentage for each.
• Is holding cash a good idea? And if so, what currency is worth holding?
• Why is it vitally important to hold your gold in the country you live in and not in another country?
• Online brokerage accounts. Are they a good idea? How safe are they?
• An important question to ask yourself: How will I lose the least in an environment where things are bad? Marc explains all.
• A serious risk that the governments will impose some sort of wealth taxation. In an emergency decree, a government can do anything; look at what Trudeau did during the trucker strike.
• We discuss Qatar and the UAE and their monarchies, as opposed to the corruption with Canada’s Trudeau and the fact that democracies have the very worst people at the top. 
• I asked Marc, what countries would you diversify in? 
• If you are holding US cash, what other fiat should we look at? And what does he believe the top 3 currencies are?

HOW TO REACH MARC FABER

www.gloomboomdoom.com

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CONCLUSION

What an interesting conversation with one of the most brilliant minds of today. If you want to learn from the best, here is a glimpse into who Marc Faber is and why you should be listening to him.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Larry Scharf, Senior Vice President of Scharf & Selden, Wealth Management of Raymond James. He specializes in portfolio management with a special passion for precious metals and mining companies. In this interview, we are focused on Larry’s travels visiting dozens of mines around the world and his insights on investing in junior miners for fun and profit.

IN TODAY’S CONVERSATION

• Larry breaks down the difference between mines in a first-world country like Canada to mines in developing countries like Mongolia, I’m positive this will surprise you!
• What happens today, compared to mining in the early 80s, and how they can go back and mine the same area over again.
• And the money-making way that they wanted to mine silver from a bat cave in East Malaysia.
• The excitement involved taking an elevator down to the 1700 level of a mine, surrounded by rock everywhere you look and the mind-blowing fact that there’s only one way back out!
• How gold is leached out of the rock. I bet you have no idea how it’s done, the time it takes and what needs to be done to get ½  gram of gold.
• Great conversation about some of the more interesting countries in South America and how the government can really make a mess of things purely out of greed and which countries Larry will NEVER invest in.  
• Larry shares the companies he likes to work with best.
• Why understanding the culture, the people, the mentality and the work ethic and how everything fits together and plays very strongly into the performance of the mine or the investment itself, and what happens when you don’t do your due diligence.
• I asked Larry to walk me through the process of arriving in a new country, what is he looking for, and what is going to set off alarm bells or make him say ‘okay, this is it, I like it.
• Larry shares what his sweet spot is when he’s looking to invest for himself and his clients. Where does the company need to be for him to give them money and invest for his clients!
• Top tips for those of you who want to get into the mining space, either from the investment side or the hobby side.

HOW TO REACH LARRY SCHARF

Phone or email at Raymond James: 203-635-5409

Raymond James

285 Riverside Avenue

Westport, Connecticut 06880

Attn: Larry Scharf

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CONCLUSION

I’ve loved the idea of mining and precious metals since I was young and started my travels across the globe. I’ve been to many private vaults around the world, but never have I been down 1 kilometre in a mine, or watched as they dig for gold! I just had so much fun chatting with Larry, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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