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Living abroad, explained in plain language
Expat Curiosity
A few reader favorites to get you started—no jargon, just facts and next steps.
Recommended Programs
Money Breakthrough 120 — Expat Clarity
Expat Money Launch — Living Abroad 101 (~90 days)
Expat Money Launch — Living Abroad 101 (~90 days)
Outcome: Immediate clarity on your top questions. We’ll walk through the Readiness Scan and tailor your next steps.
Good when: you’re early in research or deciding whether to move.
Expat Money Launch — Living Abroad 101 (~90 days)
Expat Money Launch — Living Abroad 101 (~90 days)
Expat Money Launch — Living Abroad 101 (~90 days)
Outcome: A feasibility‑first, education‑forward plan you trust—visa path fit snapshot, tax‑tie overview, healthcare & insurance questions, and a re‑entry (long‑term care) checklist.
Includes: Living Abroad 101 Roadmap, country comparison criteria, neutral resource list, and referral‑prep questions for attorneys/CPAs.
What can I expect with Living Abroad 101?
What you leave with (first 30–90 days)
- Living Abroad 101 Roadmap (one page) summarizing visa path types (education only), tax‑tie overview, healthcare notes, and re‑entry checklist.
- Country Comparison Scorecard (quality of life, protections, climate, language, proximity, costs at a glance).
- Healthcare & Insurance Questions Pack (for a planner/insurer abroad and at home).
- Re‑Entry & Long‑Term Care Checklist (how to think about coming home later).
- Neutral Resource List (government portals, directories) + Referral‑Prep Sheet (what to ask a cross‑border CPA/attorney).
For LGBTQ+ and other minorities
move abroad and be free of fear
Many clients tell us they’re considering living abroad to align with rights, safety, and community fit. We’ll reflect your priorities in the Roadmap and Scorecard (legal protections to research, trial‑stay ideas, continuity of care). We keep the tone factual and respectful. (We do not provide immigration or legal advice.)
Optional add-ons • Bundle of 3: $469 • (SAVE ≤10%)
Residency Visa Pathways Prep (60‑min)
Overview of residency visa categories—retirement visa, work visa, digital nomad visa, and long‑stay/family routes. We outline typical eligibility factors and financial thresholds (e.g., proof of income/savings) and sketch a simple milestone plan you can validate with licensed professionals.
Tax Residency & U.S. Ties Clarity (60‑min)
High‑level framework for tax residency vs. immigration residency (days tests, domicile concepts) and questions to ask about FEIE/FTC and state exit issues with a cross‑border CPA. Includes a CPA consult question pack.
Healthcare Abroad + Medicare/Re‑Entry LTC (60‑min)
Map how public vs. private insurance and global policies commonly work, what to verify for visa health‑insurance requirements, and what to ask about Medicare coverage abroad and long‑term care when returning to the U.S. Includes a re‑entry care checklist.
Safety, Rights & Community Research Plan (60‑min)
Build a rights & safety research plan: anti‑discrimination protections to verify, recognition of marriages/partnerships, local orgs to contact, and community discovery ideas—especially helpful for LGBTQ+ and other minorities.
Country Fit Deep‑Dive (60‑min)
Use the Country Comparison Scorecard to weigh 2–3 locations: legal protections to research, cost drivers (rent deposits, utilities, mobile, transit, visa fees), climate, language, and community fit. Includes a light trial‑stay plan (no budgeting tools required).
Proof of Funds & Cost‑Drivers Prep (60‑min)
Compile acceptable proof‑of‑funds statements (bank letters, statements) and identify the first‑90‑days cost drivers you’ll likely encounter. We keep it simple—no spreadsheets; just a clean checklist you can validate with providers.
Documents, Translations & Apostille Checklist (60‑min)
Create a documents plan: civil records (birth/marriage), FBI/criminal background check equivalents, notarization/apostille steps, certified translations, and a tidy file‑naming convention so nothing goes missing.
Timeline & Milestones Plan (60‑min)
Lay out a realistic move‑abroad timeline with milestones (documents, consults, trial‑stay, decision date) and simple contingencies, plus re‑entry milestones to keep the option of coming back friction‑light.
Neutral Referrals & Consult Ready (60‑min)
Neutral Referrals & Consult Ready (60‑min)
Pick and prep for neutral consultations (cross‑border CPA, immigration/estate attorney) using your question packs. No referral compensation received.
How does this feel?
From curiosity to clarity
- One page, two habits. We keep your plan visible and doable.
- Friction‑first. We cut avoidable fees before adding complexity.
- Proof you can see. Trimmed expenses, cash set aside, choices compared in writing.
- Gentle pace. Camera‑optional sessions; we match your style.
What can I expect from my first two session?
What we’ll do first (first two sessions)
- Session 1 — Expat Readiness Scan (educational): Map your goals and constraints, then outline tax residency vs. residency vs. domicile, and the major visa path types (retiree, work, digital nomad) relevant to your situation.
- Session 2 — Pathways Map: Build a one‑page Living Abroad 101 Roadmap with: visa path fit snapshot (education only), U.S. tax‑tie overview (what commonly persists/changes), healthcare & insurance questions, and a re‑entry (long‑term care) checklist.
Then choose your path below.
FAQs (living abroad specific)
What about ... ?
- Can I get out of U.S. taxes if I move? We don’t provide tax advice. Some U.S. tax obligations may continue depending on citizenship, residency, and other factors. We’ll help you frame questions for a cross‑border CPA and understand concepts like tax residency vs. immigration residency at a high level.
- Do you help me choose a visa? No. We outline visa path types and prepare questions. Legal/immigration decisions are made with licensed professionals.
- Do you set up foreign bank accounts or handle FX? No. We focus on feasibility education. We can point you to neutral resources to research provider options.
- Is this “expat concierge”? No. This is a feasibility & education track—before you move.
- Can couples do this together? Yes. We’ll build one shared Roadmap and Scorecard.
Your friend moved abroad and is happier and even making more money than before and saving on taxes.