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Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Buying Real Estate in Turkey: A Value Trap?

Last updated January 25th, 2024. Foreigners are buying Turkish real estate more than ever. Home values in Istanbul are still among Asia’s lowest and the government is actively encouraging property investment. Is it possible these foreign investors are making a mistake...

Best Countries to Invest in 2022

Best Countries to Invest in 2022

Update for 2024: A new year has begun. Here’s our updated article with the top countries to invest in 2024.    Thinking globally about your investments is a good idea this year. The best country to invest in 2022 probably isn’t where you happen to live. In fact,...

3 Worst Currencies in The World: Don’t Buy These

3 Worst Currencies in The World: Don’t Buy These

Last updated March 17th, 2024. Diversifying your portfolio into different currencies is a great way to limit its reliance on a single country's financial system. World currencies, of which there are over a hundred, can be ranked on a scale from "very stable" to...

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Buying Stocks in Asia: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated September 4th, 2023.   Buying stocks in Asia is a superb way to enhance your portfolio. The continent hosts over three dozen equity exchanges and a diverse range of different countries, from fully developed economies to frontier markets. Asia is the...

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

5 Highest Bank Deposit Interest Rates in the World

Last updated March 8th, 2024. Bank deposit interest rates across the world are rising, and it's once again becoming practical to make money with a basic savings account. Gone are the days of near-zero interest rates! We all have inflation to thank for that. In some...

This Country Avoided Recession for 30 Years

This Country Avoided Recession for 30 Years

Last updated July 2nd, 2023.   Recessions are a fact of life in most countries. They seem to arrive every 7 years or so on average, leaving unemployment and stock market collapses in their wake. Many investors dream of endless growth without worrying about the...

Top 5 Safest Currencies in Asia: Hold These in a Crisis

Top 5 Safest Currencies in Asia: Hold These in a Crisis

Last updated February 8th, 2024. High inflation, combined with rising interest rates, now ranks among the top concerns that investors have about the global economy. It's natural that people want to hold currencies that will maintain their value - whether in Asia or...

Buying a Condo in Pattaya: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Pattaya: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated October 30th, 2023.   Thailand is one of Asia's most popular foreign condo ownership destinations. A major reason is because tourists visit and decide to buy real estate in the country. Looking across Thailand, there are multiple cities where you can...

How to Invest in Cambodia: Asia’s Top Frontier Market

How to Invest in Cambodia: Asia’s Top Frontier Market

Last updated July 6th, 2023.   Cambodia is ranked among the world's fastest growing countries. It's also one of the most accessible frontier markets to foreign investors. Generally unexplored, multinational firms like Samsung and 7-Eleven have just recently started...

Buying a Condo in Penang: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a Condo in Penang: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated November 8th, 2023.   Penang ranks among the most popular places in Malaysia where foreigners buy real estate. Known for its cuisine, luxury condos, beaches, and metropolitan areas, Penang is a top destination for investors, retirees, and expats...