The Expat Sage Podcast
Moving, Working, and Investing for Americans Abroad.
Pre-relocation planning advice and investment strategies for American citizens moving abroad.
Discover expert insights and comprehensive strategies for expats on investing in a dual taxation world, managing finances, and planning for retirement.
Podcasting since 2025 • 30 episodes
The Expat Sage Podcast
Latest Episodes
Investing Minefield for Americans in Europe
We map the collision between U.S. citizenship‑based taxation and European investing, then give a clear, four‑pillar plan to build wealth abroad without triggering PFIC penalties or losing key tax benefits. The goal is simple: avoid the traps, u...
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How U.S. Expats Should Use FEIE, FTC, and Roth Accounts For Tax-Free Growth
We break down how FEIE and FTC truly work for expats and show how that single choice drives IRA eligibility, Roth versus traditional value, and long-term taxes. We end by stressing the employer match tax “time bomb” and how to plan around it.
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15:33
Tax-Smart Move To France
Planning a move to France with U.S. retirement accounts can feel like threading a needle in a storm—until you know exactly where the thread goes. We break down the cleanest path for dual-citizen couples to establish residency, safeguard 401(k) ...
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15:03
U.S.-Ireland Taxes: Protecting Your 401k And IRA Abroad
Thinking about moving to Dublin with a foot in both worlds? We walk through the easy part—immigration with dual U.S.–Irish citizenship—and then open the door to the financial maze most folks miss: how two tax systems collide over your retiremen...
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16:25
No, You Can’t Roll A UK Pension Into A US 401(k) or IRA
A simple question—can a UK pension be rolled into a US IRA or 401(k)?—opens a door to some of the most punishing rules in cross‑border retirement planning. We walk through the hard stop that HMRC’s QROPS regime creates, why no US plans qualify,...
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