Jeff Hickcox's (crfirst) Blog

Many Americans are now considering for the first time investing or retiring abroad, and for good reason. We have been hesitant to write an article urging Americans to jump from a sinking ship for fear that we will inevitably be called biased, or America haters, or a snake oil salesman.  Do we bel...

It is now obvious to all observers that the global economy is declining, primarily led by credit problems in the United States.  Banks and lending institutions around the world are seeking recapitalization; commodity and land values are declining; and investors are desperately searching for safe ...