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What is ESG

Posted by Eric Frison | Oct 17, 2024

What is ESG? – Investment Basics

What is ESG, and why is it important to investing? The world of finance is full of acronyms, and ESG – Environment, Social, and Governance – is finding itself more

What Is a Custodian bank

Posted by Eric Frison | Sep 23, 2024

Investment Basics: What Is a Custodian bank?

Are you new to investing and was wondering: what is a custodian bank? Many new investors get lost in the terminology and the way investment accounts are set up. A

How to live in France Tax-Free

Posted by Eric Frison | Sep 16, 2024

How to live in France Tax-Free

Wondering how to live in France Tax-Free? Are you an American “taxbird” living in France, constantly returning to the US every six months to avAre you an American thinking of

FATCA Form 8938

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Sep 11, 2024

FATCA Form 8938

As tax season rolls around, many American expats are coming face to face with their FATCA obligations, and the infamous FATCA Form 8938. While it is not illegal to maintain

US Stock Options for US expats when living in France

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Sep 09, 2024

US Stock Options for US expats when living in France

Are you one of the many American expats living in France with American stock options from a previous employer? If you are looking for US stock options for US expats,

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Sep 04, 2024

What is an ETF?

Are you new to investing and are wondering what is an ETF? The financial world is filled with acronyms and jargon that leave many new investors feeling lost. Exchange-Traded Funds

Are Government-Backed Investments Right For Me

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Sep 02, 2024

Are Government-Backed Investments Right For Me?

Are you asking yourself, are government-backed investments right for me? Investing can be a daunting endeavor, especially for those new to the world of finance. Government-backed investments provide security and

Do I need a financial advisor

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Aug 28, 2024

Do I need a financial advisor?

How do I know if I need a financial advisor? Have you kept your head in the sand regarding your finances and now your investments are begging for help? There’s

Moving to France The essential immigration guide for American expats

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Aug 26, 2024

Moving to France: The essential immigration guide for American expats

Navigating the move to France can feel like a labyrinth of unfamiliar rules and procedures. A crucial first step is the immigration process, which grants you legal residence, and opens

Posted by Cedric Bernier | Aug 22, 2024

Is HSBC Premier closing your brokerage account?

Are you an American expat who recently discovered that HSBC Premier is closing your brokerage account? Since the beginning of 2024, many American expat clients are scrambling to find a

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