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While offshore bank accounts are not for everyone, they can offer huge benefits to the right person. For many small businessmen and entrepreneurs, a good offshore bank account has provided the “key” or competitive edge to unlock vast potential wealth. But first I want to dispel two big myths about offshore bank accounts.#Myth 1 – Only the super-rich can afford offshore bank accounts. You don’t need to be rich to open an offshore banking account. While it is true that a “wealth-management” service with a personal banker might require an initial investment of US$1MM, accounts with no minimum deposits certainly exist, and smaller minimums of US$500-5000 are quite common.#Myth 2 – Offshore bank accounts... Read more »

In recent years, gift cards have become a popular present among gift-givers. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that gift card sales will total $26.3 billion this holiday season. Here are some ideas to keep in mind when using or purchasing gift cards. Read the fine print before you buy Although NRF reports that 92 percent of the nation’s top retailers have no expiration date or dormancy fees associated with their gift cards, it is still wise to read the fine print. Gift cards from credit card issuers such as VISA, Mastercard, and American Express are more likely to expire and tack on fees for activation, maintenance, and inactivity. This information may appear on the card itself, on the accompanying sleeve or envelope, or... Read more »

The credit crunch has bought good and bad news for home buyers. The good news is that house prices are sliding, bringing homes within the reach of first-time buyers. The bad news is that mortgage loan conditions have tightened up so much that only those with the largest deposits and the cleanest of credit records stand a good chance of getting exactly the loan they need. In fact despite no change in base rate since the 0.25% cut in April, fixed-rate, tracker and discounted rate mortgage costs have been rising – not for existing customers but for those looking to arrange a new mortgage or a remortgage. Inflation fears, thanks in large part to the soaring oil price, have sent money market interest rates, on which many of these mortgage... Read more »

Are you looking for a personal offshore bank account. Maybe you are looking for a corporate offshore bank account. Generally speaking, any bank account opened outside of one’s native country can be considered an offshore bank account. The appeal of an offshore bank account is much more apparent during tax time, when assets and income must be reported to the IRS or other government revenue agencies abroad. This is why some companies and wealthier individuals prefer to open an offshore bank account in small sovereign states which allow account holders to remain virtually anonymous. For many years, an offshore bank account was indeed a convenient way to hide profits from illegal activities or underreported business earnings. Many people... Read more »

For many homeowners, the government mortgage relief program has offered a welcome aid in reworking and refinancing an unwieldy mortgage. Unfortunately, not all homeowners qualify for mortgage assistance from the government even if a mortgage refinance would make sense. Fortunately, you may be able to work with a mortgage lender to refinance your mortgage, even if you don’t qualify for government mortgage aid. Why Refinance Your Mortgage? There are many different reasons to refinance your mortgage. Before you start shopping around for a new mortgage to replace your old one (which is essentially what “refinancing your mortgage” means) you should decide exactly what you want to accomplish by refinancing. Once you determine your objectives,... Read more »