Episodes

Retiring abroad sounds like the dream. For Americans, the financial reality is far more complex. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, is joined by Ramin Olson, founder of Nomad Financial and a cross border expert specializing in helping US citizens retire overseas. Drawing from his global career and personal experience living across Europe, Ramin breaks down the hidden financial risks that many Americans overlook when planning a life abroad. From unexpected tax expo...

Spain has become one of the most popular destinations for Americans looking to live abroad. But moving to Spain involves much more than choosing a city and applying for a visa. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, speaks with Carlos Lorenzo, J.D., LL.M., a Spain-based immigration and tax lawyer and founder of American Legal Spain. Carlos works closely with Americans planning a move to Spain, helping them navigate immigration law, tax planning, and long-term residenc...

The Netherlands has long been one of the most attractive destinations for US expats in Europe. But recent and proposed tax changes could significantly impact how Americans living there build and protect wealth. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA is joined by Kaitlin Krozel, CPA, founder of Krozel Capital, a firm specializing in tax and financial planning for US expats and globally mobile families. Together they unpack the Dutch tax system, including the controversi...

Navigating life and finances across the US.–Canada border can feel overwhelming especially when taxes, investments, citizenship, and estate planning collide. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Lucas Wennersten, CFA, CFP® (Canada), CFP® (USA), founder of 49th Parallel Wealth Management, to unpack the real-world complexities of cross-border financial planning between the United States and Canada. Lucas shares his personal journey into cross-borde...

Financial independence is possible for US expats, but numbers alone are not enough. Your mindset, habits, and values matter just as much as your investment strategy. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA talks with Blair Hoover, expat financial independence coach and educator, about what it really takes to pursue FIRE while living overseas. After losing money in an offshore savings plan early in her journey, Blair transformed that experience into the foundation of her...

In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Aditi Kapadia, CFA®, CFP®, founder of Wealth IQ and a cross-border financial planner specializing in US and Canada financial planning. Aditi shares her personal journey of moving to the US as a Canadian expat, navigating two tax systems, managing cross-border income, and rebuilding her financial framework from the ground up. Together, Arielle and Aditi break down the most common challenges globally mobile professiona...

Buying real estate abroad can be an exciting step for US expats and globally minded investors, but the tax mistakes can be costly without proper planning. In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, EA, CFP, is joined by Alex McGowin, CPA, an international tax expert with deep experience advising US expats and Americans investing abroad. Together, they break down the most common tax traps US citizens face when purchasing property in countries like Costa Rica, Panama, and across Latin...

In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA is joined by Melissa Groves, CPA of Blue Haven Tax to break down what the One Big Beautiful Bill Act actually means for Americans living abroad. Together, they unpack the reality behind the headlines and address a common misconception among US expats that this legislation would eliminate the requirement to file US tax returns while living overseas. Spoiler alert: it does not. The conversation dives into what has changed, what has ...

Raising a Family Abroad as American Expats: Working Overseas with Kids What does it really take to build a life abroad when you are not just moving for work, but raising a family at the same time? In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker CFP®,EA sits down with Monica Virga Alborno, an expert in supporting Americans working abroad, to unpack the realities of expat family life. Together, they explore how career decisions, immigration status, and long-term planning change when childr...

In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA sits down with international bestselling author and speaker Jordan Tarver to explore what it truly means to choose a nomadic life abroad as an American. After surviving a life changing car accident, Jordan made a conscious decision to stop living on autopilot and begin designing a life rooted in intention, awareness, and personal alignment. That decision ultimately led him to leave the US and live nomadically across Europe. Jordan ...

Season 3 of Passport To Wealth™ marks an exciting next chapter focused on the real financial, tax, and immigration challenges Americans face when living abroad. Hosted by Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA, this season goes beyond surface level advice to deliver practical guidance on US expat taxes, cross border financial planning, visas, and relocation strategy. Listeners will hear from trusted experts and real US expats navigating life overseas, alongside the launch of Passport To Wealth™’s growing netw...

Moving abroad is exciting, but navigating US taxes as an expat can be overwhelming, confusing, and full of expensive pitfalls. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Haines, CPA, the CEO & Founder of Xpatax Solutions, and Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, to break down the biggest mistakes Americans make when living and working overseas and how to avoid them. Whether you're already an expat or preparing to move abroad, this episode gives you the clarity you need on topics like foreign tax credits (For...

What does it take to truly thrive abroad, not just survive?In this eye-opening episode, host Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA sits down with intercultural psychologist and expat coach Deborah Dahab to explore the deeper, often overlooked side of international relocation. Together, they unpack why moving abroad isn’t a magic fix and how Americans can better prepare emotionally and psychologically for the journey. Deborah shares personal stories from her own expat life, practical strategies for building r...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Christopher J. Hughey, entrepreneur and founder of Americans Moving to Spain, to uncover what US citizens really need to know before taking the leap abroad. From navigating Spain’s digital nomad and non-lucrative visas to understanding how culture, bureaucracy, and lifestyle differ from the US, this episode pulls back the curtain on what life in Spain truly looks like for Americans. Christopher shares what ins...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA is joined by cross-border financial expert Jane Mepham, CFP®, founder of Elgon Financial Advisors and host of the International Money Cafe podcast. Together, they dive deep into the financial, legal, and tax challenges immigrants, expats, and globally mobile professionals face when moving to or from the United States. Whether you're entering the U.S. on a work visa like H-1B or L-1, or preparing to repatriate or retire abroad...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Ambika Mathur, model, creator, and founder of Travel with Amby, to explore her journey from Southern California to Naples, Italy. After dreaming of life abroad for years, Ambika took a leap of faith by booking a one-way ticket to Europe that led her not only to a new country but also to love. Today, she shares her honest insights about what it’s really like to move abroad as an American: from navigating visas a...

In this episode of the Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford, the CEO and co-founder of Emigreat, a regtech startup simplifying the global relocation process for companies and immigrants alike. Saaya shares her deeply personal story of navigating complex immigration systems across multiple countries, from her multicultural upbringing in Japan to building a purpose-driven tech company in Sweden. Together, Arielle and Saaya discuss the reali...

Raising children abroad comes with unique rewards and challenges. In this episode, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® EA, sits down with Angela Vitiello MBA, MS Ed, founder of the Expat Parenting Collective, to explore how globally mobile families can thrive through transition. A coach, researcher, and expat parenting expert, Angela has lived in four countries across three continents and now helps families strengthen their communication, resilience, and relationships as they navigate expat life. From id...

Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to move abroad after 30? For many women, the idea of starting fresh overseas feels out of reach, but Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, proves otherwise. At 35, she sold her belongings, left Texas, and moved to Spain, a dream she had been chasing since she first visited Madrid at 21. That leap changed her life and sparked a movement. Today, Cepee is the author of I’m Outta Here: An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe, featured in ...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi. She shares her personal story of leaving Alabama for Mérida, Mexico, and how her journey inspired the creation of Expatsi’s country-matching test and upcoming app. Jen also shares how she built the Expatsi Test to match Americans with their ideal country and how Expatsi now supports people through every step of the move-abroad process. From ideation to paperwork, logistics, a...

George Kinder, internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, joins Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA on Passport to Wealth™ for a transformative conversation about money, purpose, and living intentionally abroad. Kinder is the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning and the author of 12 books, including the groundbreaking The Seven Stages of Money Maturity, Lighting the Torch, and Life Planning for You. His pioneering work has inspired thousands of advisors and clients ...

Dreaming of starting a new life in Germany? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with immigration and relocation specialists Hannah S. and Hena Vega Larios of Start Relocation to unpack the realities of moving abroad as a U.S. citizen. From navigating German immigration laws to securing a visa, finding housing, and adjusting to the culture, they share practical insights that make the transition to life in Germany smoother and more successful. The conversati...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Alex Ingrim, CEO of Liberty Atlantic Advisors, to unpack the realities of living abroad as an American in Italy. From navigating U.S. expat taxes and avoiding costly cross-border mistakes, to understanding Italy’s tax incentives like the 7% flat tax and impatriate regime, Alex brings his insider expertise to help you plan smarter.Together, Arielle and Alex discuss what everyday life in Italy looks like: family r...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, interviews Brandon Mitchener, Executive Director of Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, to unpack the urgent fight for residence-based taxation. Brandon shares his personal story of living more than 35 years in Europe while still being subject to citizenship-based taxation (CBT) a system that forces millions of Americans abroad to file and pay U.S. taxes despite earning no U.S. income. Together, they explore the financial discrimin...