Financial Advisor Expat

  Investing as an expat comes with a multitude of complications and tax considerations. A profitable investment portfolio is certainly achievable, building capital growth over the long term with a stable, risk-averse approach.   If you’re an expat living overseas or planning for retirement abroad, then now is the optimal time to start strategizing ways to leverage funds earning low interest in a conventional savings account.   While every investment method is tailored to your aspirations, finances, and plans, let us share some tips to avoid typical expat investment mistakes.   1. Focus on Contingency Planning as a First Step The first question to ask is how much you can afford to invest. That requires a deep dive look into your aspirations, plans and outgoings, such as:   ·          Emergency funds you wish to retain in liquid assets. ·          A risk profile assessment to explore the relationship between risk and reward. ·          Expected expenses, such as