Shane Clark is President and co-founder of EuroAmerican Financial Advisors and a leading expert in financial planning and investing for Americans moving to and living in Europe. He holds the European Financial Planner (EFP) designation alongside US credentials. He has been an expat himself for over 15 years, and previously taught economics at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, UK. He regularly appears in the media discussing financial issues for US expats, and is a contributor to Forbes magazine. EAFA is licensed to provide investment advice in 16 EU countries, alongside its sister firm in the USA.
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...
The past year has demonstrated how resilient global markets can be when structural forces counter short-term economic concerns. In the United States, growth remained steady despite tighter immigration, trade policy uncertainty, and a continued cost-of-living squeeze...
Moving overseas as an American brings big benefits as you explore new cultures and opportunities, but it also creates financial complexity. As a US expat, you face risks Americans back home don’t, and choosing the right cover is important for to ensure your financial...
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...
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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