The Costly Consequences of Aretha Franklin’s Incomplete Estate Plan
This Is What Can Happen When You Screw Up Your Estate Plan Who can forget the soaring voice of Aretha Franklin? Whether singing a gospel standard like “Amazing Grace” or…
Are We Going Back to the Gold Standard?
Gold has long been a trusted store of value. For proof, we need look no further than a trip to the Egyptian pyramids or many other ancient sacred sites. But…
FedNow: The First Step Toward an American Central Bank Digital Currency
The Debut of FedNow: Central Bank's New Digital Payment System On July 20, 2023, the Federal Reserve, America’s central bank, announced that FedNow, its new system for instant payments, was…
Erosion of Privacy: What You Need to Know
Erosion of Privacy: Understanding the Expectation of Privacy Here at the Nestmann Group, we regularly bemoan the erosion of our "right to privacy." The root of the problem is a legal…
The Importance of Second Citizenship in Today’s World
The Importance of a Second Citizenship and Passport In an age of increasing passport confiscations, stricter border enforcement, and compulsory denaturalization, obtaining a second citizenship and passport has become more…
The Impact of CBDC on Banks: Transforming Financial Landscapes
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): The Next Evolution in National Currency One concern some of our clients have is that the government will forcibly convert their assets into a central…
Banking Crisis 2023: Key Failures and Inflation Concerns
On March 8, Silvergate Capital, a major lender to the cryptocurrency industry, announced that it would shut down. Silvergate had only around $11 billion in assets, so it was a relatively small bank. Failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX was one of Silvergate’s largest customers.
US Acknowledges Caribbean CBI Programs Are Legit
Shift in US Policy: Caribbean CBI Programs Legit After nearly ten years of criticizing the citizenship by investment (CBI) programs of five Caribbean nations, the US government has finally acknowledged…
The Importance of Offshore Diversification: A Case Study
We've long suggested that one of the key strategies you can use to gain resilience over your financial future is offshore diversification. Thanks to laws like the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), it’s not as easy for Americans to invest offshore as it used to be. But there are still many options available.
Is Social Security a Ponzi Scheme?
The first nationwide pension program arrived in the United States in 1935, when the Social Security Act came into effect. Full benefits started at age 65. The act was later…
Deglobalization: The End of Globalization as We Know it
Before discussing deglobalization, let’s first understand what globalization is, its significance, and how it has shaped the world economy.
Is the Euro Doomed? The Eurozone Crisis 2022
In 1991, a dozen European countries signed the Treaty on European Union, also known as the Maastricht Treaty. Among other provisions, the treaty called for a single European currency: the euro.
Hackers Exposed: Can Someone Unfreeze My Credit?
The Equifax Breach In May 2017, credit bureau giant Equifax had virtually its entire database of consumer credit reports stolen by hackers – more than 148 million in all. The attack…
4 Reasons Why the US Dollar Global Dominance Won’t Be Permanent
We periodically read missives to the effect that "the dollar is doomed." And we have been reading them for many years.
Rise of Investment Migration: Your Path to Global Citizenship
Investment migration services, including residency by investment (RBI) and citizenship by investment (CBI), have surged in recent years, creating a thriving $25 billion annual market.
Inflation Reduction Act: Key Changes and IRS Challenges
In July 2022, we learned that West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin had signed on to a slimmed-down version of President Biden’s "Build Back Better" Plan (BBBP). This updated proposal, now known as the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," has sparked widespread debate and analysis.
Pentagon Missing Trillions: What Happened to the Money?
From $21 Trillion to $94.7 Trillion: The Pentagon's Escalating Financial Discrepancies Back in 2019, we poked fun at the Department of Defense (DOD) for, as we put it, "losing $21…
Financial Downturn 2022: Archegos Capital Management Collapse
As financial markets worldwide teeter on the edge, the stories of individual investors facing monumental losses serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of our economic systems. The financial downturn of 2022, punctuated by the collapse of Archegos Capital Management, is a case study in the vulnerabilities lurking beneath a seemingly stable economy.
PEADs Exposed: Secret Government Plans for Emergencies
In May 2022, we welcomed the news that the Brennan Center for Justice had published a batch of formerly secret government documents dating back to the 1950s. These files relate to Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs)—secret plans drafted to ensure "Continuity of Government" (COG) in the aftermath of a nuclear war and, later, in other emergency conditions.
Inflation 2022: Why It’s Worse Than the 1980s
Earlier in April 2022, the Labor Department announced yet another month of inflation worse than at any time since the 1980s. The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed inflation increasing at an annual rate of 8.5%, up from 7.9% in February.
Electronic Surveillance: How to Protect Yourself
Electronic Surveillance and the Loss of Privacy Electronic surveillance has matured to the point where a camera the size of a pinhead and an equally miniaturized microphone can provide both…
The Dark Side of Paid Informant Programs: Earn at a Cost
It’s surprisingly easy to make money by participating in one of the many paid informant programs run by various US government agencies. But before you jump in, it's crucial to understand the…
AI Tax Audit: Protecting Your Privacy from the IRS
The IRS’s Digital Transformation Earlier in 2022, I received an invitation to attend a lecture with the mind-numbing title, "The Transformation of Tax & Customs Law into the Digital World of…
Can Inflation Impact on Society Break Civilization?
In the early 1990s, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan reportedly said something to the effect that when inflation rises, "you’ll switch to something cheaper—more hamburger will show up in your meals than steak."
Cold War Nuclear Close Calls and Russia’s 2022 Ukraine Invasion
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin shocked the world by invading Ukraine. While the situation remained fluid at that time, there were critical lessons to be learned from Putin’s actions—lessons that Western politicians and mainstream media may not have shared with you.
A Case of Government Overreach: Canada’s 2022 Crisis
What if the government could freeze your bank account tomorrow, simply because it didn’t agree with your actions? Unfortunately, this is no longer a hypothetical scenario—this is exactly what happened in Canada in 2022. But to understand how we got here, we need to look at the evolution of money.
Gold vs. Bitcoin Comparison: Trends and Insights
15 months ago, pundits were predicting that bitcoin had matured into its own separate asset class from stocks, bonds, and other traditional investments.
The Looming Social Security Crisis and What To Do About It
Facing the Reality: Challenges Ahead for Social Security and Medicare In 2019, only 24% of Americans were confident that Social Security would be able to pay the same benefits in five years…
Puerto Rico’s Tax Benefits for US Citizens
The Unique Tax Status of US Territories One of the American tax system's many oddities is the way the country deals with US territories like Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands,…
Ransomware Protection Strategies: Safeguard Your Data
We first warned readers of the dangers of ransomware in 2007, comparing it to the kidnapping of your data. Today, ransomware isn’t just a tech problem—it’s a direct threat to your financial security and personal privacy. As part of a broader strategy for wealth protection, it’s crucial to understand how ransomware can be used to extort, disrupt, and destroy your most valuable digital assets.
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