When populism leads to seizing power and property in defiance of market forces, you inevitably wind up with destruction and poverty. May 21, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The world is watching as supposed economic “underdogs” are seizing the means of production from their alleged oppressors. All I see is accelerated collapse. No […]
Property Is Your Ticket To Freedom
From getting out of your parents’ house to getting out of the nanny state: Property Is Freedom. March 5, 2018 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Property is the lynchpin of freedom. I’ve said it before in defense of the right to own property, and I’ll say it again. What I’m finding is, people don’t […]
It’s 2018: Have Your Personal Tax Strategies Evolved?
Many long-standing deductions and exemptions will be no more, which might require all new tax strategies. January 26, 2018 By: Diane Kennedy, CPA USTaxAid.com I normally write about tax strategies for business owners and real estate investors. There’s been plenty to write about with the 2018 Tax Cuts and Job Act. Today and tomorrow, though, […]
Big Changes for Bonus Depreciation
Bonus depreciation is changing in a big way, so it might be time to figure out how you take advantage of the new laws. January 17, 2018 By: Diane Kennedy, CPA USTaxAid.com The 2018 Tax Cuts and Job Act has three important differences regarding bonus depreciation: 1. The bonus depreciation will temporarily be 100%! 2. In order […]
Strategies for Your Mortgage Interest Deduction in 2018
The new tax plan has good news for vacation homes, but bad news for HELOCs when it comes to deductions on your mortgage(s) in 2018. January 10, 2018 By: Diane Kennedy, CPA USTaxAid.com A last minute change in the new tax plan caught me off guard. Let me clear that up first. It’s not “primary […]
Senseless Cronyism Has Dark Implications for Market Participants
The United States is riddled with cronyism that needlessly interferes in the market’s activities. December 4, 2017 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The cronyism is THICK in the United States and it is meddling with market trends that are better left alone. Three states caught my eye, all of which set a very dangerous […]
Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Just Went on Sale in St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis have temporarily reduced the price for citizenship in an effort to rebuild after the hurricanes came through. November 3, 2017 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP Unless you are living under a rock, you know the past few weeks have been exceptionally difficult for the Caribbean region. Many islands suffered unbelievable […]
More Property Right Encroachment from All Levels of Government
Right to private property is being attacked from just about every direction, with property owners being punished and even vilified in some cases. October 30, 2017 By: Bobby Casey, Managing Director GWP The right to property is sacrosanct and a cornerstone to individual liberty. This is a fact which has not only proven to keep […]
Interview – Entrepreneur House: Taxes, Retirement, & Life Abroad
July 19, 2017 Chris Reynolds interview on The Entrepreneur House podcast with Bobby Casey Are you an entrepreneur? Did you know you can legally avoid paying self-employment taxes? Did you know there are less restrictive IRAs that allow you to invest outside the typical custodial menu offered domestically? Are you interested in or “shopping” for a new […]
Property Rights Struck Down by SCOTUS
Property rights dealt a heavy blow by Supreme Court affecting equitable compensation for land. June 26, 2017 By: Bobby Casey, GWP Managing Director On June 23, 2017 the Supreme Court made a ruling that undermines property rights by allowing governments to avoid just compensation for private land for public use. The 5th Amendment to the […]
