Offshore Pension Basics

Many expats end up with a bit of savings while living outside the US. In addition, moving around to different countries and working for many different companies can leave expats feeling left out (or at least confused) when it comes to pension plans and social security...

Is a Foreign Mortgage Worth the Risk?

Anyone who has asked me knows I am no fan of investing in real estate in (Western) Europe at the moment. One of the biggest risks I see (aside from the fact that real estate prices have not “corrected” yet in many cities) is a little-known IRS law...

Are Foreign Investments Legal for US Citizens?

Question : I am an American Citizen living in Asia. My question is am I prohibited by US law from investing foreign stocks,or mutual funds other type of financial investments. I have been told that as an American there are certain types of foreign investments that are...