How the U.S. Government Shutdown Affects Americans Living Abroad-What It Means for Your Financial Life
Disclosure American Expat Advisors is an educational and marketing platform. We are not a licensed financial advisory firm. We refer individuals to independent U.S.-licensed financial advisors who specialize in serving Americans living abroad. We do not provide financial, legal, or tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional regarding your individual situation. Introduction Being an American […]
Rethink Your Retirement Abroad: How to Test a U.S. Plan For Life Outside the U.S.
A long term move abroad changes more than your view. It changes the rules that touch your money. Transfers and balances matter, but structure matters more. If your retirement plan was built for a U.S. life, it needs a cross border test. That test looks at where your accounts sit, what they hold, and how […]
Trump 401k Executive Order: What Expats with U.S. Retirement Accounts Need to Know
The Trump administration has wasted no time shaking up retirement planning. With a swift executive order, the White House is opening the gates for 401(k) investors to access alternative assets such as private equity, real estate, crypto, infrastructure, and more. For many Americans at home, this feels like the democratization of Wall Street’s secret garden. […]
The Top 5 Services Your American Expat Financial Advisor Must Offer
Financial Freedom Across Borders for the American Expat Lifestyle Living the expat life is an adventure of a lifetime, but let’s be honest, managing your finances while soaking up life in a new country can be as perplexing as trying to decipher a foreign language menu without Google Translate. This is where a sharp American […]
Are you an American?
You’d think it’s an easy question…..but it’s not…find out whether you’re “US Connected”
Qualified Electing Funds (QEFs)
Does your investment meet the the QEF requirements and how do you make an election?
401k Rollovers
If you have a 401k, even if you’re based outside the US, then this is what you need to know about getting more control.