Its no secret. The U.S. economy is in crisis mode and with it are our savings, our retirement and quite possibly our estates and hard earned legacy. Panicking is not the answer. If you have money to invest or protect, today, more than ever before, you need a clear game plan. In this environment, investors need solid information about ways to recession-proof their retirement and investment portfolios. The Insured Portfolio offers that guidance.  It offers the tools to diversify and hedge against the further fall of the dollar - safely, easily and as tax efficiently as possible. The book focuses on overseas investing as a way of protecting one's assets, using insurance, as well as other techniques for individuals concerned with estate planning and saving on taxes. Savvy investors must look outside of their home countries to build a strong portfolio. Though international restrictions often keep investors from seeking opportunities in other countries, this book provides readers to the ultimate solution- go through insurance. International finance experts provide readers with all the tips and tools need to profit overseas. For those seeking customized asset protection, a dollar hedge, global investment diversification, tax priveleged growth and estate planning, there is not another single solution on the market today that can achieve all of these objectives at once.