The International Money Café Show

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  • Summary

  • Foreign-born US citizens, green card holders (immigrants) in the US, and foreign nationals on temporary nonimmigrant US visas, have unique financial & US tax compliance challenges as they straddle their multi-country footprint.

    US expats living abroad have somewhat similar challenges from having to deal with US taxes and foreign obligations.

    In "The International Money Café Podcast" Jane Mepham, CFP®, and Manasa Nadig, EA, address these unique challenges over a cup of Coffee/Chai in addition to talking about life in the US.

    Join them as they filter out the noise on cross-border taxes, finances, and life in the US, and save you hours combing the internet for information relevant to your situation.

    Jane & Manasa being foreign-born, are able to address these issues from a very personal and relatable point of view every other week, as they walk the same journey and pursue their own version of the American dream.

    The views and opinions are those of the speakers, and should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your advisor for any legal, cross-border tax, and financial advice.
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Episodes
  • Ep 35: Guided By The Stars No More: A Roadmap To Retiring Abroad! Part 2

    Ep 35: Guided By The Stars No More: A Roadmap To Retiring Abroad! Part 2
    Jan 8 2025
    In Part 1 of this podcast, we discussed figuring out your "why", for wanting to retire abroad, the residency/visa requirements, and the practical aspects of moving overseas.

    In Part 2 of this episode, we answer specific tax and financial questions. Some examples of the questions (amongst others) that we answer here are:-
    • Do I still need to file U.S. taxes when overseas, and what does that entail? What about State taxes?
    • How do I access my retirement income from overseas? How do I get my RMDs?
    • Will my custodian allow a foreign address? How do I transfer my funds from the U.S.?
    • Should I roll over my 401k to a rollover IRA before I leave the U.S.?
    • Will I have enough SS credits to claim social security from abroad?
    • Should I buy a home overseas?
    • What about healthcare expenses? How do I deal with that?
    • Are there other countries you should consider besides the usual?

    Episode Links & Resources

    • Ep 33: A Roadmap To Retiring Abroad - Part 1
    • Ep 23: Receiving Social Security From Overseas: Answering FAQs
    • Ep 13: Mitigating Double Taxation
    • Are you Tax-compliant With Your Overseas Assets? - Free Guide - Scroll to the bottom of the page.
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    The speakers' views and opinions discussed in this episode should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your advisor for any legal, cross-border tax, and financial advice.

    Be sure to join the conversation by visiting our page The International Money Cafe

    Follow us on social media:- LinkedIn; Instagram; Twitter (X); Facebook
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    37 mins
  • Ep 34: What is English For "FBAR"?

    Ep 34: What is English For "FBAR"?
    Dec 25 2024
    We discuss the FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) and why it is important to be aware of it.

    It's a FORM that needs to be filed under the Bank Secrecy Act if you have a financial interest or signatory authority over a foreign financial account.

    And the aggregate value of these accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the reporting year. The FBAR filing requirement applies to all types of financial accounts, not just bank accounts.

    Failure to file the FBAR can result in substantial penalties.


    Episode Links & Resources

    • Are you Tax-compliant With Your Overseas Assets? - Free Guide - Scroll to the bottom of the page.
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    The speakers' views and opinions discussed in this episode should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your advisor for any legal, cross-border tax, and financial advice.

    Be sure to join the conversation by visiting our page The International Money Cafe

    Or by following us on social media:-

    Follow us on social media:- LinkedIn; Instagram; Twitter (X); Facebook
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    10 mins
  • Ep 33: Guided By The Stars No More: A Roadmap To Retiring Abroad! (Part 1)

    Ep 33: Guided By The Stars No More: A Roadmap To Retiring Abroad! (Part 1)
    Dec 11 2024
    There has been an uptick in the number of people looking to retire overseas. In Part 1 of this episode, we discuss the essential considerations for the decision.

    We start by grouping those who want to move into the following groups
    • Those like us, who came to the US ages ago and are now retiring.
    • Those who have worked overseas and now want to return
    • Those who've only visited as tourists.

    We explore the motivations behind such a decision, the importance of choosing the correct country, navigating visa and residency requirements, and the practical steps needed to prepare for the move.

    Other topics that we cover here, amongst others, are:
    • Maintaining connections and communication while living abroad.
    • Safety and political stability are key factors in choosing a country.
    • Visa and residency requirements.
    • Visiting a country as a tourist for valuable insights before moving.
    • The cost of living to ensure affordability.
    • Maintaining a US address for various logistical reasons.
    • Healthcare access etc.

    In part two of this episode, we'll address the financial and tax aspects of retiring overseas.

    Episode Links & Resources

    • CNBC: Retiring Abroad Could Lower Your Cost Of Living
    • Ep 23: Receiving Social Security From Overseas: Answering FAQs
    • Are you Tax-compliant With Your Overseas Assets? - Free Guide - Scroll to the bottom of the page.
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    The speakers' views and opinions discussed in this episode should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your advisor for any legal, cross-border tax, and financial advice.

    Be sure to join the conversation by visiting our page The International Money Cafe

    Or by following us on social media:-

    Follow us on social media:- LinkedIn; Instagram; Twitter (X); Facebook
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    29 mins

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