Thousands of Americans living abroad invest in foreign real estate every year, as a home, a vacation property or plan B, or as an investment. Foreign real estate involves more moving parts than back home, however. The legal system, and the purchase process and...
The first priorities for most Americans when moving overseas are typically housing, visas, and banking, with financial considerations often lower down the list, to begin with at least. However, at some point, most expats want to make adjustments to their portfolio to...
As remote work continues to reshape the modern workforce, more Americans are taking advantage of the freedom to live and work abroad. Countries around the world have responded by introducing Digital Nomad Visas, making it easier for remote workers to legally stay...
While moving abroad can feel like a thrilling leap into a better life, for Americans, living overseas adds financial complexities that most expats don’t know too much about before they move. Perhaps your income is in a different currency than the one where you’ll be...
Living abroad brings adventure and opportunity, but managing your finances as a US expat can be complicated. Finding the right banking options as an American abroad is essential to minimize fees, access your money globally, and stay compliant with US compliance rules....
Life as a perpetual traveller feels like freedom, with no lease, no routine, and no commute. Your home is wherever you roam. For many Americans, it’s the dream life: exploring Lisbon one month, working from a beach café in Thailand the next. As you travel, it’s...
Moving abroad as an American opens up a world of opportunity, but also a variety of financial questions. How do you protect your income? What happens to your retirement accounts? Will your US health insurance still cover you? And what about life insurance and estate...
Living in Antarctica is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. You’re thousands of miles from the nearest bank, have limited access to the internet, and are surrounded by ice. But even when you’re off the grid, your financial life can’t be. Whether you’re a scientist...
Living abroad as an American expat offers incredible rewards: new cultures, exciting opportunities, and a fresh perspective on life. But alongside these benefits there are some real challenges, especially when it comes to managing your finances. Not least among the...
American investors often tend to overconcentrate in US-dollar assets. US markets have seen great growth for a long time, but times are changing, and many American investors are now looking to diversify and invest and move their money abroad. Reasons for this include...
Tom Zachystal is President and Chief Investment Officer at International Asset Management, which specializes in financial planning and investment advice for Americans moving or living abroad. Tom has an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird University in Glendale, Arizona, and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential, and is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) practitioner. Tom has been providing investment advisory services to overseas Americans for over 20 years.
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