Robert E. Bauman J.D. is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland. He is now a senior writer and legal counsel for The Sovereign Society. Robert has authored a number of books including, The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency, Dual Citizenship and Second Passports, Sovereign Society, (2009). Email this author.

Will Obama Nationalize U.S. Pensions?

Will President Barack Obama nationalize United States pensions? During his State of the Union address the president revealed a tax package said to be aimed at middle-income Americans. Our expert sees as it as the "first step in stealth nationalization and forced investment of our retirement benefits." Read this article to learn what it may mean…

Preventive Lawyering: How an Ounce of Prevention Can Save You A Ton in Legal Fees

The best lawyers are always busy—and usually very high-priced. So finding a good lawyer can be a difficult task. Sometimes you don’t need a lawyer to handle your legal issues, but other times a lawyer is indispensable. Read this article for some pointers on how a little prevention can save you from incurring big legal fees…

Is it “Un-American” to Go Offshore? The Thin Line Between Financial Patriotism and Financial Suicide

Despite the occasional financial excursion abroad, human nature dictates that most folks prefer to make and save money at home. We tend to be comfortable with the familiar and seemingly less threatening domestic economy of our home nation, even if the government is as near to bankruptcy as America and the United Kingdom. Read this article to learn some of the advantages of off-shore investing for financial survival…

The Ultimate Estate Plan: How You Can Escape Taxes (and Possibly Tyranny) Forever

Americans find it difficult, in a nation with constitutionally guaranteed civil rights, to imagine that our freedoms could one day be taken away by government. But during the lifetimes of many today that very thing was experienced by people in Germany, Poland and other occupied territories. It happened gradually, but still caught most by surprise. Some were smart enough to prepare ahead and escaped with their lives and fortunes intact. Read this article to learn what you can do to plan ahead…

Emigrate to Canada & Beyond, and Leave U.S. Taxes Behind

The U.S. and Canada share a 5,525-mile border, famously styled as “the longest undefended border in the world.” But Americans are crossing that border, not to conquer, but to become Canadian citizens and reduce their U.S. tax liability to zero. Read this article to learn what is involved in gaining Canadian citizenship and how it may be financially beneficial to do so…