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.
Americans considering investing in Euros should weigh the potential benefits of exposure to Europe's diverse markets against risks including currency fluctuations, growth potential, and regulatory and tax regime differences. Understanding the intricacies of investing...
US markets are the largest and most dynamic in the world, offering a wealth of opportunities for investors. If you're a European investor looking to invest in the US, you're in the right place. Whether you're interested in stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, or real estate,...
Unlike some other EU countries that impose a broad wealth tax, Portugal takes a more targeted approach. This means that instead of taxing overall net worth, it levies the Adicional ao Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis (AIMI), which applies specifically to higher-value...
Americans moving to or living in Italy may face Italian wealth taxes on assets they hold outside the country, including US property, bank accounts, and investments. Understanding these rules is an important part of planning a move and managing finances across both...
As a US citizen, you can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180 day period on a tourist visa. However, this doesn’t permit you to live and work in Greece. Greece’s digital nomad visa, launched in 2021, allows American remote workers to stay in Greece for up...
Love is one of the top reasons that Americans move abroad, and it’s no surprise that many expats find themselves navigating the complexities of cross-border financial planning when married to a non-US citizen. Living overseas as an American with a non-US citizen...
If you're an American expat living in Spain, you’re probably already aware of many of the often complex US and Spanish tax and reporting requirements. One specific requirement that often causes confusion is Spain’s Modelo 720 form, Spain’s equivalent of the US FBAR...
With its world-class cuisine, culture, cities, coasts, fashion, and history, and now a newly introduced digital nomad visa, Italy now offers remote workers the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most iconic countries. Italy launched its Digital Nomad visa...
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...
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...
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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