The End of Globalization?
Global doors are still open to people who fit the bill. But the emerging paradigm will be based on more than just cash. Applicants will have to prove suitability under broader, more subjective criteria.
Ted Baumann
Ted Baumann is International Living’s Chief Global Diversification Expert. He's traveled to nearly 90 countries and is a dual citizen of the United States and South Africa. Born in Washington DC, he grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
As a young man he moved to Cape Town, where he attended university, earning postgraduate degrees in economics and history. For the next 20 years he worked in the global non-profit sector, specializing in urban development. From 2008 to 2013, he served as Director of International Programs for Habitat for Humanity International. After that he switched gears, writing financial and wealth protection newsletters for affiliates of Agora Publishing.
Ted has been published in international research journals, as well as media outlets such as Barrons, Forbes and Cheddar. He co-authored Where to Stash Your Cash (Legally) with his father and former U.S. Congressman, Robert Bauman.
Americans Choose Ireland for Economic Freedom
One reason so many Irish Americans are exercising their right to citizenship in their ancestral homeland is that it’s a better economic environment. If you’ve got enough Irish in you, applying for a second passport from the Emerald Isle could be your ticket to future prosperity.
Why More Americans Are Getting Second Passports
My team and I are currently working on two exciting projects that will go beyond just talking about global diversification and second passports. We're going to offer you concrete ideas and tools to pursue them practically.
When It Comes to Mobility, You Are Your Country
The bottom line is that when it comes to global mobility, you are your country and its passport. If you're trying to preserve and grow your options, you need to think about a lot more than just how quickly you can get a new one.
Why I’m Putting My Money on the EU
Recently I’ve been researching the benefits of having a passport from one of the European Union member states. One issue that caught my attention was the relative stability of European banks vis-à-vis their U.S. counterparts… certainly a timely topic!
Banana Republic USA?
The U.S. and its citizens derive enormous benefits from the faith other countries place in our economy and our ability to manage it appropriately. Without that faith, our economy would be far smaller, and we’d pay much higher prices for goods and services.
A Second Passport Can Be a Life-Saver… Literally
These days, I never travel anywhere without both of my passports. You just never know what's going to happen in this crazy world, and having two travel documents doubles my chances of getting out of a tricky situation.
U.S. Tax is Bizarre, Here’s Why
Many countries around the world have income taxes, but none have systems as bizarre as the U.S. And despite the extraordinary complexity, only 10% of people trying to get through to speak to a live agent at the IRS succeed.
The Portuguese Golden Visa Saga Continues
Under pressure, the Portuguese government has now agreed to allow the golden visa programme to continue as is until final legislation is passed and promulgated. Applications currently in the pipeline will fall under the existing rules.
Second Passports: Not Just Any Will Do
If you're interested in acquiring a second passport through investment, don't let this happen to you. Seek the advice of legitimate experts who have your best interests in mind… not just the fees they can earn by selling a junk passport to you.