The Resilience of Cash in a Digital World
Let’s face it, many forces are pushing for the abolition of – or at least serious restrictions on – cash.
Could a Porn Tax be the Next Sin Tax?
The pornography (porn) industry is worth almost $100 billion. Laws that banned porn were struck down more than 50 years ago, so in all 50 states, you can download adult content all you want.
Global Economic Slowdown: Warning Signs and Survival Strategies
At the end of the trading day on August 22, 2018, the US stock market reached a historic milestone as the longest bull market in history, with a duration of nearly 10 years.
The End of Civil Forfeiture… NOT
On February 20, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the Eighth Amendment prohibition against “excessive fines and fees” applies to the states in civil forfeiture cases and other civil, non-criminal proceedings.
Online Censorship: The Slippery Slope for Free Speech
Fake news is a big problem. And as I’ve written, technology is about to make a lot worse.
Deepfakes: How Fake News and AI Are Changing Truth Forever
On February 14, 2018, a young man walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and opened fire on students and faculty with a semi-automatic rifle. By the time he finished, 17 students were dead.
Wells Fargo Scandal 2019: Too Big to Jail, Too Rich to Care
Call me crass, but I wasn’t shocked to learn last week that Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) had agreed to pay a $575 million fine to settle claims by all 50 states related to bogus account openings....
2018 Stock Market Crash: Debt Risks in the Global Economy
While the holiday season unfolds, global stock markets are cratering around the world, led by sharp declines in the US. Since October, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) peaked at 26,951.81, it has lost nearly 4,000 points, down 15.1%. The S&P 500 has lost even more: 15.8%.
How to Stop Google Tracking and Protect Your Online Privacy
A few months ago, the Verge leaked a training video from Google. The video, obviously not intended for public distribution, described the data produced by a girl on her cell phone – all snatched up by Google without her awareness.
Attorney-Client Privilege: Lessons from the Cohen Case
Seven months ago, FBI agents raided the office and temporary residence of Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal lawyer.
How to Make Your PC Virtually Hacker-Proof
One of the key points of asset protection planning is to have multiple lines of defense in place.
TSA Security Theater: Why Airport Screening Still Fails
We’ve all experienced the realization that the security proceedings we’re humiliated by at the airport are useless.
How to Put a Security Freeze on Your Credit Files
Identity theft is likely as old as humanity itself, but the first historical mention of it is recorded in the biblical book of Genesis, chapter 27.
Medical Cannabis Legalization 2018: History, Benefits, and Investment Risks
It was the summer of 1965, and I was recuperating from a broken arm in the home where I grew up in West Virginia. I couldn’t swim or play baseball with my friends since I had a cast on my arm, and I was bored silly.
How to Protect Yourself from America’s Guardianship Abuse System
John Oliver is hardly a libertarian, but his Last Week Tonight show on HBO regularly highlights how US citizens are royally screwed by Uncle Sam and his minions.
How to Protect Yourself from Frivolous Lawsuits
Some people collect stamps, coins, or antique furniture. I collect stories of frivolous lawsuits.
Secure Your Future: Starting a Business After Retirement
The concept of retirement is a relatively modern idea. In your great-grandparents' time, only those who had accumulated great wealth could afford to stop working as they aged.
How to Save Tax with a 1031 Exchange
Deferring tax on income or gain is almost as effective as avoiding it altogether. That's because the longer you can defer payment, the lower your effective tax rate.
British Monarchy Powers: How the Crown Still Influences Government & Law
Thanks to the recent royal wedding, the British monarchy – the Crown – is in the news again.
IRS to End Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program
“I’m from the IRS and I’m here to help you.” Yes, that statement is one of life’s big lies. But several years ago, it looked as if the IRS intended to help people with offshore tax problems.
These People Lost Everything to Big Government … Are You Next?
In one of his most memorable statements, former President Ronald Reagan said in his 1981 inaugural address, “Government is not the solution to our problem...”
Donate Your Crypto Profits to Charity (and Avoid Tax Stress)
Do you have profits in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies you need to report to the IRS? Are you – and your tax advisors – confused about how to do it?
A Simple Fix for the Cyber-Security Crisis
I’ve long advised our clients to send only secure emails and to post only information they wouldn’t mind being reported on the front page of The New York Times on social media platforms like Facebook.
Are You Ready to Work Until You Die?
In the last 150 years, a previously unknown social concept has taken hold in the US and other wealthy countries: retirement. And just as we’re getting used to it, it’s being wrenched away from us.
Offshore Reporting Penalties and How to Avoid Them
Read only the mainstream media and you’ll think that Americans evade $150 billion or more in taxes on offshore assets every year.
Treasury Admits It Lost $1.2 TRILLION in 2017
In 1971, President Richard Nixon told an ABC News reporter that he was "now a Keynesian in economics."
Will Your Driver’s License Soon Become Invalid as ID?
Back in 2005, Congress snuck an obscure provision into a military spending bill that, in effect, created the first national ID card in US history.
If You Have Delinquent Taxes, You May Not Be Going Anywhere
It’s the little blue book that Americans love to hate, and it’s just about impossible to cross an international border without it.
Do You Trust Uncle Sam to Run the Cellular Network?
Monopolies established by governments never work as intended. But that hasn’t stopped kings, presidents, prime ministers, and other authority figures from creating them.
Voice Recognition to Prevent Fraud? Think Again!
Your voice is the newest security feature used to uniquely identify you. Smartphones and devices like the Amazon Echo let you add items to your personal calendar, make calls, or send emails using only your voice.
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