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04 Jan: How to Prepare for The Future of Money: Digital Currencies and Crypto

The continued shift to e-commerce and contactless payments, along with crypto and other emerging digital currencies, should and will be things you need to pay attention to when it comes to building your financial portfolio. In our recent blog post, we talked about the importance of goal setting and how to set investing goals that stick in 2022. We also discussed how to pick your word of the year. This is an article definitely worth reading because we know you’ll find some valuable tips and tricks to get you started on the right path. As I’ve been immersed in the…

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07 Mar: David Kafka Shares Buying in Belize Tips on Dream Chasers Podcast

David Kafka recently served as a guest on Adam Carswell’s Dream Chasers Podcast. As the Founder & Director of 1st Choice Belize Real Estate and Caribbean Capital Group LLC, David discusses the benefits of buying property in Belize as well as the technical aspects of owning real estate there and obtaining residency. In this episode, David talks about: – Benefits and ease of investing in Belize – Why people are looking to Belize to invest – Ease of obtaining Belize residency and traveling there – Recommendations for investors looking to buy real estate in Belize Listen here >> https://bit.ly/38lha54 David has…

Offshhore banking

24 Jan: Top Reasons to Choose Belize for Offshore Banking

Banking in Belize is a very different experience than what we’re used to in the United States. In the U.S., I can go into a bank and come out with a bank account in less than an hour. It’s not like that in Belize. If you want to invest in Belize or buy property, you’ll want a bank account, and here’s why… Let’s talk about banking in Belize. Since 1976, Belize has maintained a fixed exchange rate of BZ $2.00 to the U.S. $1.00. The Central Bank of Belize regulates the banking, and it does not provide financials online. However,…

Dock in Belize

19 Jan: Finding Positivity Amidst the Chaos

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years Day. It seems 2021 is picking up where 2020 left off. I try to look for the positive in everything and in 2020, I was able to get grounded, focused, and worked to get organized. I’m on my way with a great team in place to help. The start of 2021 has been a bit emotional. Toward the end of 2020, I lost my dog, Fetch. He was the best dog I have ever owned. I rescued him when I first moved to Belize in February of 2010. He always was happy…

Belize houses

18 Jan: Privacy Protection, Hidden Assets In Belize

You may have read or heard me speak about the reasons buying property in Belize is a good choice compared to other countries. One of those reasons is for PRIVACY PROTECTION. Certain countries are litigious. Certain professions are more litigious than others, which has people considering buying property worldwide using ENTITIES. There are tax benefits for owning property in an entity. A lawyer or a tax advisor would guide you in understanding the benefits and how it would impact your situation. If you would like a recommendation for a lawyer or tax advisor, contact us, and we’ll send you who…