Goldman Sachs Calls This The “New Oil Industry” For The 21st Century… Goldman Sachs calls it the “new oil industry” for the 21st century. And shortages of this resource will “result in state failure,” according to
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A number of years ago, I bought a terrific property in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, from a friend. It was a good-sized parcel of land with a simple home and a guest cottage… and over 150 feet of river frontage. With a bounty of tropical fruits, coffee plants, and surrounded by beautiful mountains, it was a real
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We all dream of living on a sun-soaked white sandy beach. Blue waters, easy living, cares far away… Most of us can only aspire to a couple weeks’ vacation time. But is it really that far-fetched to dream about living a beach life year-round? Maybe not… But American beach houses are expensive. The average price
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My big “currency awakening” came in Uruguay. I first visited Uruguay in 2004 and fell in love with its First World environment, honest culture, and super infrastructure. And, at an exchange rate of 34 pesos per U.S. dollar, life there was an amazing bargain. In fact, I finished my first article on Uruguay with the
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Before you roll your eyes and yawn, I fully understand that an article about transaction costs is not enticing. However, if you want to buy property overseas, you need to understand the associated costs before you fall in love with the perfect place in a foreign country. Many people looking to buy foreign real estate
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