by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Aug 22, 2019 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad
“Should I contribute to social security?” You might think that is an odd question to ask. Afterall, most of the US citizens with earned income have no way to opt out of paying into social security system. This is because US payroll tax, which funds social security...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Published on Sep 12, 2018 | Advanced Global Planning, Americans working abroad, Globetrotters working in the US
Other than concerning 401(k)s, one of the most common questions I receive from clients moving away from the US is, “What do I do with Social Security when I move overseas?” The short answer is, nothing. Social Security is technically a government benefit program. Even...
by Hui-Chin Chen, CFP® | Last updated Jul 25, 2019 | Published on Jun 1, 2014 | Americans working abroad, Global Living Basics
If you are like me, having been through numerous interviews over Skype, lengthy waiting periods, visa troubles, and bureaucratic process to gain work status in another country, you probably had shouted with joy to the person who delivered your first job offer...
I'm Hui-chin Chen, a globetrotter & certified financial planner helping you manage your finances from afar and on the go.