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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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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