Category Archives: Retirement

Freedom in the 50 States | An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom

Posted on November 18, 2011 by straydog01

I found a study that ranks all 50 states based on FREEDOM.  The site explains the criteria used for ranking in detail and links to some pretty interesting facts about each state.  Below is the Executive Summary of the study. … Continue reading →

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GoldSilver.com – Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by straydog01

Nobody wants to miss out on a great investment, it’s human nature. Yet, time and time again at GoldSilver.com we see investors rush in as prices climb, only to regret their investment decisions a few days later when a short-term … Continue reading →

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The Value Case for Silver – SilverSeek.com

Posted on January 22, 2011 by straydog01

The prices for commodities can change quickly and wildly, and in many cases, investors can hold commodities for years without any realization of profits. The wild cyclicality is what has kept many out of the commodities markets, and it is … Continue reading →

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Silver In Good Times and Bad

Posted on January 13, 2011 by straydog01

  Silver. The white metal is making headlines as it makes new thirty year highs. “Buy silver to avoid the coming hyperinflation.” “Buy silver because gold is too expensive.” “Buy silver to crash JP Morgan.” The reasons given to buy … Continue reading →

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Activist Post: 5 Best Countries to Escape America’s Decline

Posted on October 26, 2010 by straydog01

Okay, you’re upset with the direction America is headed and you’ve been thinking of moving to another country. Perhaps you feel exhaustedly cynical about the political, economic, or social situation in the U.S. and think it is beyond repair. You … Continue reading →

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Never Pay U.S. Taxes Again – Legally ~ By Robert E. Bauman

Posted on October 14, 2010 by straydog01

Expatriation: It’s been called “the ultimate estate plan” and it’s a legal, step-by-step process that can lead to the legal right for you to stop paying U.S. or other national income taxes—forever. In sum, it requires professional consultations, careful planning, … Continue reading →

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“Revolution” in Ecuador—Facts From the Ground – International Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by straydog01

by Lee Harrison I saw the “revolution” news from Ecuador last Friday morning, October 1st. CNN’s coverage started off in typical fashion with these words: “Ecuador’s government appeared teetering on the verge of collapse Thursday…” I read about how Ecuador’s … Continue reading →

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Expat Exchange – Countries Offer Incentives to Foreign Retirees – retiring abroad, best places to retire, overseas retirement

Posted on October 1, 2010 by straydog01

Some countries court foreign retirees, offering discounts (on everything from in-country travel to prescription medicines and closing costs on property purchase) and tax breaks (from the right to import household and personal belongings, even a car, tax-free to zero tax … Continue reading →

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Meltup –A documentary about Inflation and how it affects YOU!

Posted on September 24, 2010 by straydog01

This is a very well done documentary about inflation and what it means for the average American.  Very eye opening and informative.  It’s actually kind of scary to see how bad things are, but what is most scary is how … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s Most Beautiful Stretch of Coast-International Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by straydog01

One of the prettiest stretches of coast on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is the Costa Maya. This lies on the Caribbean and runs roughly from the Belize border north to the little town of Mahahual. On the Costa Maya the waters … Continue reading →

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