Moving to Europe as an American changes almost every facet of your financial life. Banking, investing, insurance, estate planning, and retirement strategy all become more convoluted once your finances reach across multiple countries. A financial advisor in the US or...
Life abroad comes with new experiences, new opportunities, and a new set of financial considerations. Whether you're planning your move or have already made Europe home, it's worth reviewing how the transition affects your overall financial picture. Cross-border tax...
One of the most common questions we hear from Americans moving or living abroad is: what should I do about my US retirement accounts. Expats who work abroad also often consider contributing to local retirement accounts. All these decisions should be considered in the...
When looking to invest, Americans living in Europe often consider EU-domiciled ETFs. This is often because their local bank or advisor recommends them. They’re local, denominated in Euros (which expats often earn and definitely spend in), are widely available, easily...
Reviewed by Abbey Zheng, CFA, CPA For many Americans living in or connected to Europe, investing locally can feel like a natural choice. You bank in Europe, live and perhaps earn in Euros, and you may want to have investments close to home. ...
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...
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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