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Investment Considerations for American Expats in Germany
Immersing yourself in the culture and beauty of Germany as an American expat can be an incredible experience. However, Americans moving to Germany will face particular financial challenges, especially when it comes to making investment decisions. In this article, we...
Investment Considerations for American Expats in Italy
Immersing in the culture and beauty of Italy as an American expat can be a life-changing adventure. However, Americans moving to Italy face distinctive financial challenges, particularly when it comes to investment decisions. In this article, we outline some essential...
Investment Considerations for Americans Living in the Netherlands
The Netherlands offers numerous attractions for American expats, including a high quality of life, excellent healthcare and infrastructure, and a robust economy. Another draw is the 30% tax ruling, which allows qualifying expats to receive 30% of their gross salary...
MiFID II and PRIIPs – How EU Rules Affect American Expat Investors
Since 2018, all EU residents, including US expats living within the EU, must adhere to new EU-wide regulations known as PRIIPs under MiFID II. These rules aim to enhance the transparency of financial products and protect EU resident investors. In this article, we...
Investment Considerations for American Expats in France
France is an ever-popular destination for Americans seeking a new life experience abroad, offering incredible history, landscapes and culture, a sophisticated cuisine, and a high quality of life. However, investing as an American in France comes with challenges due to...
Investment Strategies for Americans Living in Portugal
In recent years, partially thanks to great visa and tax break programs, Portugal has become a leading destination in Europe for US citizens seeking to move abroad. By 2022, nearly 10,000 Americans were residing in the country, representing a 239% increase since 2017,...
Changes to Spain’s Golden Visa Scheme Announced in 2024 – Everything You Need to Know
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain's Golden Visa scheme has among the most successful for incentivizing high net worth foreigners to move to the country. It has also been praised for its ease and efficiency, with residency...
Join the 2024 US Expats Financial Survey!
Finances can be complex as an American living abroad, but what are the main financial issues and challenges faced by US expats in 2024? The 2024 US Expats Financial Survey, sponsored by IAM and EuroAmerican Financial Advisors, leadings providers of financial planning...
Financial Planning Considerations for American Digital Nomads
The last few years has witnessed the rise of the digital nomad, remote working while exploring diverse cultures and landscapes around the world. However, the nomad life comes with unique financial planning considerations for Americans. In this article, we look at some...
What is an NIE Number? A Guide for Americans Moving to Spain
If you are an American planning to move to Spain, you’re going to need an NIE number. NIEs are a vital element of everyday life for all foreign residents in Spain, being necessary for financial transactions such as opening a bank account, paying Spanish taxes, and...
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa – A Guide for American Remote Workers
Are you an American digital nomad dreaming of soaking up the sun while working remotely in Spain? You’re not alone, as Spain has been rated the number one destination for American digital nomads globally in 2024. The newly introduced Digital Nomad Visa could be your...
Spain’s Golden Visa for American Investors: Residency Through Investment
UPDATE - Spain's Golden Visa Scheme officially ended on April 3rd 2025. Spain has recently been heralded as the best destination in the world for expats. Spain's Golden Visa program, also known as Spain’s investor visa, was initiated in 2013 and is issued to non-EU...
The Spanish Wealth Tax Explained for Expats
As foreign resident expat in Spain, or if you live in the US or another country but have Spanish assets, you may be wondering whether you are subject to the Spanish wealth tax. The answer in both scenarios is yes, depending on the total value or your assets. There...
Real Estate Investing Event for North Americans Living In or Moving to Spain
Join Lucas Fox, Klev & Vera, and EuroAmerican Financial Advisors as we discuss real estate investing for Americans In Spain. Book your place at https://real-estate-investing-in-spain.eventbrite.com/ In association with Banco Sabadell, join us on Tuesday January...
2023 Q4 Market and Economic Summary and 2024 Outlook for US Expats
As we reflect on the final quarter of 2023, it's evident that the period was marked by a complex interplay of factors influencing both the US stock market and the broader economy. This summary provides an overview of the key trends, market movements, policy decisions,...