Category: Strategy
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We chose Brazil as the birthplace of our son not by chance, but through strategy — balancing law, lifestyle, and legacy. Here’s why Brazil checked every box: citizenship by birth, family inclusion, autonomy, and real diversification.
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The US government shutdown 2025 proves rare events are now recurring. Build your family contingency plan and second residency before the next disruption.
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Botswana launches one of the world’s most affordable CBI programs at $75K. Learn how it fits into a family’s global citizenship and diversification strategy.
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I’ve had this conversation more times than I can count. Whenever I mention what we’re doing—where we’re going, what we’re building, the options we’re creating for our family—I see it happen: that flash of confusion before the questions start. –> “Why would you go there?” –> “That country’s corrupt!” –> “What are you, a traitor?”…
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A second residency doesn’t mean relocating or becoming a tax resident. Learn how back‑pocket residency gives mobility with minimal presence and tax risk.
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São Tomé and Príncipe’s new citizenship by investment program adds CPLP and ECOWAS access. Learn how it fits into a global family’s diversification plan.
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Before spending six figures on second citizenship, start by checking your ancestry. Many Americans already qualify for a European passport by descent — the smartest and most affordable path to global freedom.
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The Trap of Certainty There are a ton of pressing topics right now — important for your family and wealth in the next 5-10 years — where no certainty can be had, but require you to lay the ground work now. Will BRICS replace the current US-based hegemony? Will there be bank failures in the…
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When I first moved to Latin America, I was terrified of buying a car. I’d heard the horror stories — sketchy mechanics, hidden liens, disappearing titles, expats stuck with lemons they couldn’t resell. The whole system felt opaque and risky — especially compared to the straightforward process back in the U.S. So I did what…
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There’s a kind of wealth most people never talk about. Not money. Not investments. Not even a passport. Just a small plastic card — a second residency. It doesn’t look like much. It sits quietly in your wallet, tucked behind your driver’s license. You don’t flash it around. No one ever asks about it. But…
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If you’re location-independent and optimize for lifestyle ROI, Paraguay offers a better value proposition than legacy destinations like France. This isn’t about comparing apples to apples—it’s about comparing strategic options for upper-middle-class families mitigating global political risk. Everyone knows France. Paris cafés, Riviera beaches, Bordeaux wine—and endless ads telling you to “retire in Provence” or…