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7 ways to start saving while overseas
It is not easy to start saving while overseas. Every time we go to a new country, we need to adjust to a new cost of living and the currency, and sometimes a change in salary. Often we lose track of our income and expenses, and struggle to commit to a savings goal....
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Claim FEIE or Contribute to 401(k) – A cost benefit analysis
Many US expats utilize Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) to lower their US tax liability. As US citizens, we have the privilege to support their government with taxes even when we do not live in the US. The good news is that if you genuinely established a home...
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No foreign transaction fee or exchange rate markup… is it true?
For globetrotters, keeping the cost of foreign transactions low is a must. After all, we don’t always make an income and open a bank account in every country that we go to. Many of you may already know that Schwab Bank offers a checking account that allows you to take...
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4 steps to building an effective household financial system
Marriage is a partnership. Your spouse is your financial partner. Together you run a household financial system. That may not sound very romantic, but it’s a reality we seldom focus on. A few weeks ago I had an interesting conversation with a friend, which sparked the...
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What are your financial habits?
What are your financial habits? During the last few years of marriage and transferring from one country to the next, I developed a few habits of my own that you might be able to relate to: #1: Think long and hard before purchasing what is not immediately consumed....
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What do you take with you?
Four weeks, 6,518 miles of air travel and 5,312 miles of cross-country excursion later, we are back “home” – or at least close to where we will be for the next 11 months. During our travels, I saw this exhibition in the California Trail Interpretive Center that echoed...
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Financial Planning
How to plan for your finances and engage in professional guidance
International Transactions 101
How to move your currencies around the world with ease at lower cost
Moving and Living Overseas
How to get your finances in order while moving and living overseas
Rethink Investing
How to think about your investments and what they mean to you beyond picking stocks
Retirement Planning
How to plan for post-working life while working around the world