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Why These Are Still The Best Funds In Europe

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If you live in Europe or plan to retire in Portugal or Spain, these are the best funds to build your retirement account. Lofty claim? Maybe. But there's financial and behavioral science that backs this up.…

Andrew Hallam

Are Roth 401(k)s Really Legal For American Teachers Overseas?

#Expat Investing #Retirement

International schools are offering Roth 401(k)s in increasing numbers. In this guest post, Jeff Devens explains how they work, while digging into the legality of these controversial schemes.…

Andrew Hallam

Most British Expats Are Wrong About The Taxes They'll Pay Once They Repatriate

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British expats: Do you know how your portfolio will be taxed after moving back to Britain? If you do this right, you could be pleasantly surprised.…

Andrew Hallam

Investment Fees And Cheese

#Financial Literacy #Expat Investing

This is the first article in a series by Dr. Jeff Devens, an extremely knowledgeable advocate for overseas investors.…

Andrew Hallam

Are You In One Of The World's Worst Financial Products?

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If you're an expat, you might be investing in one of the world's worst financial products, and not even know it. Here's how you can tell.…

Andrew Hallam

Is The Stock Market Freaking You Out?

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Join me this Wednesday, May 25th, at 7AM Pacific Time for a free webinar, as I address the recent downturn and volatility with Sarwa's co-founder and CEO, Mark Chahwan…

Andrew Hallam

Yes, There Are Savings Accounts That Pay High Interest Rates

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I've met plenty of expats who saved large sums in foreign savings accounts earning 3% - 10% per year. Yes, they exist. But please read this if you're considering one.…

Andrew Hallam

Vanguard's Target Retirement Fund Tax Disaster: Who Did It Hurt The Most?

#Investing #Expat Investing

Expat Americans investing in Vanguard's Target Retirement funds will likely receive an unexpected tax bill this year. I blame Vanguard for this.…

Andrew Hallam

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Expat?

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The third edition of Millionaire Expat is now available at all major retailers. This article provides a brief summary of the book's content, as well as the backstory.…

Andrew Hallam

Investments Purchased from European Banks are often Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

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Before 2019, I didn't know that European banks routinely (yet sadly, legally) rob people who walk in and ask, "Could you please invest my money?" This story explains when and how I came to this conclusion.…

Andrew Hallam