From April 13, 2026, the cost of renouncing US citizenship is dropping from $2,350 to $450. For many Americans living abroad, this significant reduction will bring the topic back into focus. While for most, the decision to renounce is shaped by identity, tax exposure...
Retiring in France evokes visions of long market mornings in village squares, watching the world go by from Parisian or Mediterranean cafes, unhurried lunches that stretch into the afternoon, and a slower, more measured pace of life. Alongside the dream, France also...
Portugal is among the most popular destinations for Americans thinking about retiring in Europe, offering an alluring blend of good climate, healthcare, cost of living, lifestyle, friendly locals, and a time zone an hour closer to the US than most of Europe. A...
For Americans living in Europe, financial planning rarely fits into neat categories. Life abroad tends to evolve gradually rather than follow a fixed plan, and what begins as a temporary move often stretches into a longer-term plan. Conversely, what feels permanent at...
Millions of Americans dream of buying property in Europe. Whether your ideal home is a pied-à-terre in Paris, a villa in Tuscany, or a flat in Barcelona, if you need financing, it’s important to understand your options and how mortgages in Europe differ from in the...
EuroAmerican Financial Advisors is proud to announce that we have received the Highly Commended Award at the 2025 FEM EMMA EMEA Awards in the category of Best Banking, Tax or Financial Services Provider of the Year. The FEM EMMA Awards celebrate companies that deliver...
If you’re an American planning to work remotely in Europe in 2026, several European countries now offer Digital Nomad visas, including Spain, Portugal, Malta, Greece, Italy, and Germany. While each country sets its own eligibility and income requirements, common...
For Americans considering a move to Spain, the new Mbappé law offers a rare chance to reduce taxes and invest strategically. Officially Law 4/2024, it provides a deduction of the regional portion of income tax based on 20% of the value of eligible investments for...
Greece has become a popular destination for Americans moving to Europe, not just for its sunshine, islands, and way of life. Another primary reason is its Golden Visa program, being one of few left in Europe that includes real estate purchases among its investment...
Belgium doesn’t have a standard wealth tax like Spain for example, and you won’t pay annual tax simply for owning real estate, cash, or foreign investments. However, it has a stealthy version of a wealth tax that targets securities accounts over a certain value. ...
Shane Clark is President of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors and holds the European Financial Planner (EFP) designation, specializing in financial planning and investment advice for Americans moving to or living in Europe. Shane has over 10 years of cross-border financial advisory experience, has been an expat for 15 years, and holds an MSc in Financial Economics and an MPhil in Economics from the University of Strathclyde.
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