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For a non-affluent Russian, GE once was (past tense) a good destination. Today there are much better alternatives, even in the Caucasus. Armenia is far more attractive with its offerings (citizenship with ease, investment opportunities, better banking options) and the fact that they are not...

Where would you go into the offensive? Emerging Markets, Western World (Europe, USA), biotech, listed PE, bonds???

I would not overdramatize the matter. Bank closure is something Americans and Eurooeams are not yet used to. In other parts of the world it is a daily occurance. So, first of all look into the banks' balance sheet as deep as you can and then pick accordingly. Stop looking for the highest...

It helps to use the search function of this forum -> Best country for a freelancer / digital nomad post-covid ;)

No, we are not even close to that. Just because of the bankruptcy of a few US bank (interestingly, all had significant exposure to crypto) + a dubious Swiss bank every half way decent local shunned, doesn't mean there is "blood in the streets". That's a good idea, indeed. No matter what anybody...

Why not consider a money market mutual fund/ETF ? It's more flexible than a TD and should pay more than IBKR.

Thanks for the explanation. I fully agree that the Philippines is much more a 3rd world country than Thailand. You have to find your way - once you've found it life is good. Cuisine: That's individual. I cannot stand Thai cuisine - actually the best Asian cuisine is Indian (for me). So, tastes...

Why is it bad value?

PH: No, can not be done with a reputable local bank anymore. Even if you appear with an ACR-I-card which says "Tourist" you'll have a hard time. The branch might open an account and once you receive your first SWIFT (which goes through the banks' headquarter) you will get a one-month deadline to...

SRRV (Special Resident Retirees Visa) is not for investment, it is for retirement folks. You have to be at least 50 years if age and, to have it processed in a straight forward way, be from a Western country. The amount to be deposited varies greatly depending on your personal situation. Most...

Indeed, not the brightest to buy real estate in Serbia. Same is valid for many other places - Gloom, Boom, Doom - mainstream never learns.

Use the search function of this forum. Has been discussed multiple times .... Aside from that, GE is no longer "cheap".

For a very good reason!

Western society(?): Georgia is much more European Union than many EU member states. If you want to have a homestead outside of this sphere of (Western) influence there are many options. However, Georgia is not one of them.

Maybe this -> Egypt issues $700 multiple-entry visa - Egypt Independent is an alternative. Crypto is popular, albeit officially inexistent. As a bonus, Georgia and Egypt have a very favourable DTT with each other.

Out of curiosity: Are you still renting or did you engage in the local real estate buying frenzy? Taiwanese would naturally look for other East Asian nations. The Philippines is quite a favorite due to many having fled there during the Kuomintang. Anyway, I fully agree that Georgia walks on a...

Well, Middle Eastern guests who stay at The Biltmore are certainly always welcome. But of these only a tiny amount is interested in buying. They know that built quality is abysmal. The others are in Agmashenebeli and are all but welcome. Most of them are very low level people who run some...

If it's that what you're looking for, then the Philippines are a top-notch destination. They produce an unbelievable amount of bureaucracy and manage the very same in a way that nobody sees/detects/knows anything. You just need to bring some sort of phlegmatism: "Duly accomplish" the most...

There are definitely more Arabs coming to Georgia. However, that is not enough to keep the boom alive. The Arabs who come are still at the lower end of the affluent scale. Many stay in AirBnB, some invest. They know that they are not liked in GE (we both know very well how Georgians think about...