Overcoming Obstacles to Going International
It was ten years ago when we decided to make the move to South America. For those of you who are preparing to move, we certainly identify! We had...Read more
One More Path to Independence
As everyone knows, our major goal at Four Flags Journal is freedom . . . independence . . . some even call it personal sovereignty. We approach that goal...Read more
Financial Knowledge For Potential Expats
Financial Knowledge for Potential Expats Last week we reported that the dollar had risen to the point that buying real estate in Chile with the Dollar is equivalent...Read more
Financial Sense
Financial Sense To say that we are living in interesting times is an understatement. Certainly we are living in changing times. The gold rush seems to be on with...Read more
Opportunity Trends in South America
We have long been interested in cycles–short term cycles–yes. But also long term cycles– the cycles that span centuries. For example, the cycles that empires always seem to follow....Read more
How To Renounce U. S. Citizenship
Have you ever wondered who in the world would ever renounce U. S. citizenship? The number of Americans who do is growing every year. Forbes reported recently that “The...Read more
Humming Birds in South America
by Hans Blumberg Growing up in Massachusetts, I saw only a few hummingbirds over the years. And those that I saw were not in real life but only on...Read more
Taking Your Dog Along
Traveling With Your Pet By Hans Blumberg Two Lucky Dogs That Get To Travel With The Boss! Some years ago we dropped our two dogs off at the kennel...Read more
Some Flags We Plant Are Personal
As you all know, we are flag planters around here. We plant international flags to diversify our finances and our personal security in a fast-changing world. We also plant...Read more
On Getting Out of Dodge
WE GET LETTERS As you know, we always answer all emails and, as a result, we find outselves in the middle of some real life dramas. We are...Read more