One of this year’s biggest business stories was the trial and conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Is it possible to be both rich and broke?  Absolutely.  ​​A person can earn a lot of money, but if they spend it like it’s

As part of his investing endeavors, John travels all across the U.S. and Caribbean, meeting business leaders, government officials and high-income individuals in all sectors

Who wouldn’t want to retire in Hawaii? Tropical climate, sandy beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, friendly locals, diverse cultures, delicious food. Hawaii has it all. There’s just

What is the current mood of investors?  According to at least one indicator, the current sentiment among investors is fear. According to the CNN Business

Let’s face it, some investments are boring and they won’t grab the headlines or dominate water cooler talk. But, the one thing they won’t do

For the U.S. and most of the world, the markets have been nothing short of turbulent and volatile in the past couple of years. Due

Has the Federal Reserve gone too far?  At least one economist thinks so.  In its fight against inflation, the Fed has raised the federal funds

Michael Burry, of “Big Short” fame – become famous for correctly predicting the housing market’s collapse in 2008 and making millions hedging against the crash

This week it was revealed that someone won the $1B Powerball jackpot but has yet to claim it. The single winning Powerball ticket was sold

There’s a growing trend of Ultra High-Net-Worth Investors/Individuals (UHNWIs) seeking second passports. Not only are UHNWIs hedging against domestic financial volatility and stability by investing

As Baby Boomers retire or prepare to retire in droves, most are unprepared, and many are frightened by the prospect of not having enough money

The Caribbean and adjacent Central American Regions are gaining significant popularity among tourists and foreign investors. As the world normalizes post-pandemic, the Caribbean has become

The Central American country of Belize has long captivated the imaginations of travelers, adventurers, and investors. With its diverse ecosystem, rich history, and growing tourism

Spring is here, and our island, Ambergris Caye, is blooming with movement. New resorts and accommodations are opening on the island. We’re seeing an influx

You’ve seen this plot play out in alien movies, but now we might witness it in the banking industry. A space crew investigates a planet

It’s time to take control of your investments by investing directly – particularly in specific private companies (i.e., direct private investments or DPI).  ​​​​The wealthy

In times of uncertainty and extreme volatility, the natural investor reaction is to retreat. Some will put their money in a bank, either earning no

Are you searching for a real estate listing in Belize? Good luck. In the U.S., finding real estate is easy, but not so much in

The average investor who followed the herd in 2021 and 2022 saw their net worth shrink as the value of their holdings in stocks and

High inflation is a problem for mainstream investors in the United States. Inflation is a portfolio killer because it wreaks havoc on the stock market.

The Fed just raised interest rates half a point to the highest level in 15 years. In its ongoing battle to slay the inflation beast,

Post-COVID, Belize has quickly reestablished itself as a desired destination for both tourists and retirees. A hotspot before COVID, Belize has quickly rebounded as a

The last time Michael Burry was this pessimistic about the markets, the Great Recession happened.   For those unfamiliar with the name, Michael Burry, of

As I travel across the country and meet with investing contemporaries, a comment I often hear is how much the communities they grew up in

With everything going on in the world with the Ukraine situation and rising gas prices, it’s easy for Americans to feel helpless or feel things

When asked why he didn’t invest in technology stocks, Warren Buffett famously replied that he didn’t invest in companies he didn’t understand. That doesn’t mean

If one of your guiding investment principles is to invest in demand, you should pay attention to current travel trends. With the Omicron variant waning,

The reopening of the world to travel post-COVID is attracting plenty of tourists and air travel to Belize – a country in Central America/Caribbean about

Belize is about to reap the spoils of a convergence of factors that is benefiting the entire Caribbean and Mexico tourism region. According to analysts