We live in an age in which we’re perpetually tied to our gadgets–when we eat, watch television, even when we sleep. When we travel, we find technology especially helpful. Whether you’re traveling for business or for pleasure, a tablet will be especially great to have on your journey. But traveling with technology requires a little extra care, so take note. Tips for traveling with your tablet Tablets are perfect traveling companions because they’re designed with the intention of consuming...

Since late 2014, oil prices have been steadily falling. While that makes US drivers very happy, plunging prices can deliver a hit to the recovering real estate market in areas where the oil industry has a high profile. US oil prices are now dropping below $200 a barrel, down from over twice that a year or so ago. But Big Oil flourishes when prices are high. That means more investment toward production, more workers, more money filtering out into the local economies of areas like Houston and...

Last week we talked a little bit about buying and selling products–how to get started and taking the necessary steps to choose the product you want. While those decisions are among the most important you’ll make, they’re only the beginning. This week, we bring you another installment in a short series on buying and selling products–a job you can do from just about anywhere! Once you’ve selected a product and sorted out the wholesalers, you’ve got some real work to do. Luckily, it isn’t...

Jason Hartman has talked a lot about how the stock market is simply a modern version of organized crime–stocks manipulated daily, fluctuating and changing as the sun rises and sets. As you probably know, Jason prefers the stability of income property. While businesses ebb and flow, the need for housing remains constant. Essentially, these type of investments get rid of the middle man, giving you complete control and ownership of your investment. And investments should pay–otherwise, they’re...

Many expatriates use investment properties in a variety of countries to supplement their income–it’s a smart choice, given the ease of acquiring income. While the rules might be different in every country, investing in property will always be a good choice–if you’re smart about where and how you do it. Jason Hartman has traveled all over the world, so he knows a thing or two about international investments. While Jason hasn’t yet made the news, we bring you a few tales from those who...

Dubai has been in the news a couple of times lately, for reasons of varying important. First, because it hosted a hang out between at least one of the Kardashian sisters and former nemesis Paris Hilton. But Dubai again made  the news because of a massive stock crash (6.5%) on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The drop represents the biggest in four months and brings the Dubai Financial Market General Index to the lowest its been since late July. In the United States, stocks fell about 2.5% across...

People are more excited than ever about the possibility of working from anywhere. Established jetsetters and young graduates alike are keen on the idea of making money by working for themselves in a location of their choosing–and it is more possible than ever. While businesses can take on many forms, buying and selling remain essential components of both. If you are prepared to begin a business, you’re going to have to choose a product to sell–and this may mean a number of things. When...

Coming your way: a new generation of (probably permanent) renters. It’s the millennials, making news once again for the basic contradiction of their lives: better educated than their parents, but simultaneously economically more disadvantaged. And because this generation is both the largest demographic and one of the poorest, their circumstances may mean new opportunities for income property investors. According to census data reported in a recent article from The Atlantic, the median income...

It seems like cruise ships are always in the news for one thing or another—whether they’re sinking, flipping, or serving up a mass amount of sickness, cruise ships are a popular topic of conversation. Infamous writer David Foster Wallace immortalized his experience aboard with A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again and The Simpson’s took the cruise idea further with their own parody episode. Recently, cruise ships have been in the news because Lee Wachtstetter, an 86 year old Florida...

There are a growing number of expatriates across the world and, unsurprisingly, many are married or otherwise coupled. When a spouse makes the decision to live and work abroad, they often receive training and other accommodations to make their transition overseas easier. But what about their partner? For many, a transition to expat life when a partner makes the decision to live and work abroad can be a difficult and lonely process. When you move because your significant other has accepted...

Travelling the world is an ambition that many people share, but few get the opportunity due to the costs involved. However, taking simple steps to increase your income and save money can make all the difference between a staycation and an amazing vacation. Jason Hartman offers tips and advice for anyone – regardless of educational background or prior investing knowledge – to earn income through investment rental properties. It is an excellent way to supplement your current income to set aside...

The recent boom and subsequent bust of the housing market has left many Americans skeptical of investing in real estate. While it is true that we may be on the upswing, potential sellers and buyers are still treading lightly. Yet, things are not as bad as they seem. Money can be made in real estate and Jason Hartman wants to show you how. Jason Hartman is a self-starter. While attending college he began investing and brokering in real estate. He would go on to found three companies: Platinum...

Thanks to our ridiculous American tax code and lawsuit-crazy national mentality, it’s not surprising that those among us lucky enough to have a little money are looking for ways to protect it from the IRS, litigants, ex-spouses, and maybe even to stiff a few creditors in the process. (We’re not making moral judgments here, just calling them like we see them). In case you missed the news, the United Bank of Switzerland, formerly a bastion of stability and privacy, has reached an agreement...

Whether or not you want to tip the service staff while traveling is entirely beside the point. You’d better do it, especially if you use the facilities often and don’t want to find yourself wandering why the doorman can’t seem to find a vacant taxi when they’re lined up and down the sidewalk; or why it was your suitcase that got mashed repeatedly between the elevator doors on the way down to the lobby? As a swanky Jetsetter, it is certainly your right to disagree that proper tipping is...

Airlines love to dictate how you should book a connecting flight with at least a three hour safety window to make sure you don’t miss it. Well, that’s a bunch of poppycock. Often, you can find cheaper air fare by booking an “illegal” connecting flight that leaves as little as 45 minutes after the first leg of your flight lands at the airport. Apparently, airlines don’t trust themselves to stay on schedule and the thought of hundreds of travelers sprinting through the airport...

You don’t have to fly around the world constantly to live the splendid life of a Jetsetter. Don’t forget that there are plenty of spine-tingling road trips to be had right here in the good, old United States of America. The clear advantage to American travel is you can rent yourself a hot little sports car and roll in style. If you already own a hot little sports car, bully for you. What are you waiting for? Get it out on the road. When it comes to seeing the highways and byways of America...

Don’t just assume you know everything there is to know about the ins and outs of credit cards when traveling overseas. That could be the biggest mistake you’ve made in a while and nobody wants that. First of all, don’t take debit cards masquerading as a credit card. You know the ones we’re talking about. They walk, talk, and look like a regular credit card, but back at the company, it’s a whole different beastie that will likely be turned down in many international locations. The main reason...

Who among us hasn’t had the fleeting (sometimes permanent) urge to test ourselves against the earth with nothing but two feet between ecstasy an disaster? Would you settle for old, rickety wood, a stout chain to hold onto and a deadly plunge down the side of a Chinese mountain? If you’re really dialed into adventure travel, don’t miss out on the chance to journey to Mount Hua for what might be a trek across the most dangerous hiking trail in the world, known as the Huashan Trail. Located 120...

Travel advice pop quiz time: It’s fun to get sick while on vacation. True or false? If you answered in the affirmative, we suggest a Pacific scuba outing in the region of the deadly venomous “reef stone fish,” a critter rumored to have ended the lives of numerous islanders over the years. It’s highly toxic venom ought to give your immune system a good workout. The rest of us prefer to stay at the peak of health at all times, especially when traveling. Here are some critical issues. Know...

Going to Vegas to blow a little trust fund money, hmm? That’s okay. No crime in that. But what would it be worth to you to get the inside skinny on your best chances to walk out with the shirt on your back? Nothing? Okay, we’re going to tell you anyway, Mr. or Mrs. Jetsetter. Craps and baccarat are the best chances for success from a Vegas casino. They take the smallest percentage and are easiest to play. Blackjack is okay if you have a sharp eye and good memory. Your worst bets are keno,...

It seems almost silly to ask but, if you’re going to be living abroad, why wouldn’t you want to learn the language? Do you want to make life more difficult for yourself? We’re just saying…when in Rome, it makes sense to speak Romish or whatever that language is. What’s that from the peanut gallery? Italian? Oh, yeah. And don’t start whining about how hard it is. If you’re going to the time, expense, and risk of living abroad, give yourself the best chance for success by actually being able...

Expats are discovering that travel to Tulum, Mexico, is like finding your inner hippie. Maybe you never were a hippie but kind of wanted to be. Maybe not. Maybe you’re just into nature, community, and big helping of relaxation. Tulum is a small town on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula that, despite an explosion of growth, actually has a plan in place to manage the increased demands in harmony with the environment. In a word, the city is prepared to grow in such a way that it...

Is your adventure travel vacation in peril of being swamped by a lousy economy? We hope not. Everybody needs a vacation, preferably a whole bunch of them. Here are some ideas to save money before you throw in the towel on your vacation this year. The first way to save money with adventure travel is do the research; exhaustive research if you have time. Don’t throw a dart at the globe and plan to head for where it sticks. Or if you do, at least figure out to enjoy locals prices once you get...

Americans intending to expat to Mexico have traditionally been a little queasy about the prospect of owning Mexican real estate. Thanks to a previously nebulous, byzantine set of laws on the subject, who can be blamed for wondering exactly what an American can and can’t own in Mexico? Thankfully, the Mexican government has realized what a great economic boon it is to allow foreigners to fully participate in the local economy, and that means owning property. Here are some answers to the most...