The FACTA legislation had many American citizens and financial institutions alike, concerned that the reporting responsibilities were just not workable.
The US, responding from considerable pressure from financial institutions , has unveiled a less onerous version of it's controversial new law aimed at cracking down on offshore tax evasion.
The Foreign Account...
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Gold Has Best January for 32 Years
01
Feb
Gold rose 11 percent in January, the largest one-month gain since August 2011 and the largest for the month of January since 1980.
Gold – Will Go Down Before Going Back Up and Setting New Highs in 2012
31
Jan
We are strong supporters of the Gold story. However, like all assets it never goes up in a simple straight line. We predict that Gold will end 2012 much higher than where it currently is.
However, in 2012 it will likely go lower, perhaps much lower than where it is now, by...
What’s a Homemaker Worth? A Lot More Than You May Think!
30
Jan
Value of Services Provided by Homemakers
Estimated at Over $96,000/year
Most people grossly undervalue homemakers.
But if you place a monetary value on all the tasks undertaken in housekeeping,
the total value of these services comes up to over $96,000, even by a
conservative estimate. If you have been underestimating the value of services
provided by...
Clock Ticking on Greek Debt Deal
24
Jan
As the talks with Greeks creditors continues investor sentiment has fallen as euro zone finance ministers rejected private creditors demands for a 4 percent coupon on new, longer-dated bonds expected be issued in exchange for existing Greek holdings.
If a resolution, on Greece's debt, is not reached by March, when Greece must repay...
Oil to Hit $200 a Barrel?
21
Jan
With the continuing esculation of tensions with Iran over it's Nuclear ambitions some commentators are anticpating that if traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, where some 35% of the world's seaborne oil shipments and at least 18% of daily global crude shipments pass through, is interrupted to the point of the strait...
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?!
19
Jan
Want to Become a Millionaire? It is Possible...
Since the global economic recession, a majority of people are giving savings and investments a higher priority. When it comes to monetary savings, the million-dollar milestone is still a dream for most people.
According to a recent CNBC survey, 31% or about one-third of Americans...
Gold Number One Asset for Investors in 2012
11
Jan
A poll carried out by Nomura has revealed that Gold is investors' favorite asset for 2012, and developed markets, such as US & UK, are preferred over emerging markets when it comes to putting money in stocks.
40% said they will be 'long' USD (which means they believe that the USD will rise...
China Trade Growth Slows to 2-Year Lows in December
10
Jan
Many are looking upon China to 'drag' the world economy out of the doldrums, however, data released on Thursday shows that China's exports and imports grew at their slowest pace in more than two years in December as foreign and domestic demand slowed.
Some argue that this, ultimately, is of benefit...
Euro Continues Decline – Should We Be Surprised?
08
Jan
The Euro continues to fall against the USD, however, should we be surprised? Not withstanding the issues surrounding the current Euro debt issues - currencies will often revert back to what is known as the PPP or 'Price Power Parity'.
In simple terms this is the buying power that one currency will have against...