The EB-5 investor visa program is a way for non-US persons to invest in the United States in order to get a green card. Eventually, an EB-5 visa holder can attain US citizenship. The EB-5 investor visa program is run by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS sets the guidelines for the…
Gold as an investment is a widely debated topic. Gold pays no interest or dividends. Gold, however, can rise in value. Gold prices haven’t done much in recent years. It did go up significantly in the 2000s but hasn’t done much in recent years. So, why would anyone invest in gold then? The main wealth…
Mexico, a country in North America, can be a great option for relocation, starting a business, and enjoying greater freedom. Mexico’s economy is growing and it has low manufacturing costs for those who want to produce goods. The government in Mexico is also stimulating entrepreneurship with significant investments in the start-up ecosystem. Mexico’s tourism economy…
FBAR is a commonly used acronym to refer to FinCEN Form 114 which is titled “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts”. FBAR is a means for US persons to report their foreign bank accounts to the US government. It is a way for the US Department of Treasury to keep a tab on the…
Switzerland as a banking destination Banking in Switzerland is seen as something very emblematic to the country. Besides Swiss Alps, watches, and chocolates, the only thing that comes to mind when someone talks Switzerland is Swiss banking. You might be wondering what makes a hilly country in Europe such a hot banking destination. The answer…
The concept of buying on margin Purchasing an asset using borrowed money is known as buying on margin. If a stock or asset is priced at a certain amount, then a small percentage of that purchase price (this component is known as down payment) is made by the investor while the rest of the price…
