Solutions
The Uniqueness of the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is an important jurisdiction to consider in your international diversification game plan. While many countries around the world offer low taxes, Cayman stands apart because of its distinct history and culture that are vehemently opposed to direct taxation. We believe this makes it far more likely that […]
How To Get Citizenship In Uruguay
Uruguay is one of Latin America’s safest and most prosperous countries. It is known for its political stability, tax-friendly policies, and high quality of life. This South American gem has become a haven for multiple expats, including digital nomads, investors, and retirees. With its healthcare system and robust infrastructure, Uruguay […]
Green Rush Reloaded: Pot Stocks Soar On Trump Push For Rescheduling
Update (1155ET): Pot stocks soared earlier today after news broke that President Trump is considering directing his administration to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Trump has reportedly discussed the idea with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, and industry insiders, including Trulieve CEO […]
Ditch the Subsidies, Grow What Actually Works
How do you get people to make good decisions? You can be negative and punish bad decisions or you can be positive and incentivize good decisions. Our language is full of cliches articulating these options: carrots and sticks, honey and vinegar. Farmers make decisions every day about what to grow, […]
Diamond “Strike-A-Fire” Fire Starters, by Thomas Christianson
Each Diamond “Strike-A-Fire” Fire Starter (SAF stick) is kind of like a giant match which is 5.75 inches long, 1.13 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. The shaft of a SAF stick seems to be made out of some sort of pressed wood that is impregnated with a waxy substance. […]
The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders
“The United States boldly broke with the ancient military custom of swearing loyalty to a leader. Article VI required that American Officers thereafter swear loyalty to our basic law, the Constitution… Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey […]
US May Remove Shots from Childhood Vaccine Schedule after Considering Other Nations’ Policies
President Donald Trump, in a Friday memorandum, directed Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jim O’Neill “to review best practices from peer, developed countries for core childhood vaccination recommendations — vaccines recommended for all children […]
Update: Budget Preparedness–Survival Isn’t About Stuff, It is About Skills
JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog back in June, 2008. It includes an adenda from my first wife Linda (“The Memsahib”), who passed away in 2009. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the […]
Italy Declares Central Bank Held Gold an Asset of the People
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde steps in every time a government attempts to implement monetary policy. The centralized power now has the final say, sorry, but sovereignty is not an option for European Union members. Italy proposed declaring gold an asset of the people, but Lagarde has found a […]
Beneath the Concrete, the Soil Still Whispers
Gleaming office buildings, concrete flyovers and ever-sprawling housing developments and industrial parks, the modern city is increasingly presented as a symbol of progress. But what if this very ‘progress’ conceals a destructive order? What if the modern city represents the command-centre of an extractive, neoliberal order that has reshaped land, […]
