Economics and Investing:

US expatriates urged to seek tax advice

At Zero Hedge: Chinese Politicians Are Buying Billions In U.S. Real Estate

Couple goes off grid, on to savings

Items from The Economatrix:

It’s Official.  Worst.  Recovery.  EVER.

Gallup Poll:  Americans Most Negative On Nation And Economy In 30 Years

Cities Short On Pension, Health Care Funds

Canada’s Economic Outlook Dims

More Americans Delay Retirement, Keep Working

Rise In Leading Index Signal US Expansion Into 2013