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U.S. Expat Tax Burden: How the Residence-Based Taxation Movement Could Change Everything
Sept. 2, 2025

U.S. Expat Tax Burden: How the Residence-Based Taxation Movement Could Change Everything

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...
Your Sign to Siesta: Bethany Stevens on Building a Slower, Richer Life in Spain
Aug. 26, 2025

Your Sign to Siesta: Bethany Stevens on Building a Slower, Richer Life in Spain

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Bethany Stevens, founder of Your Sign to Siesta , to discuss how burnout, big life changes, and a desire for deeper alignment can spark a life ab...
Reinventing Yourself Abroad: From Creative Burnout to CEO in France
Aug. 19, 2025

Reinventing Yourself Abroad: From Creative Burnout to CEO in France

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu , founder and CEO of Céline Concierge , a bespoke luxury concierge service based in Paris. Originally from Texas, Célin...
U.S. Expat Tax Mistakes, Business Structures & Life in Spain with Nicolás Castillo, CPA
Aug. 12, 2025

U.S. Expat Tax Mistakes, Business Structures & Life in Spain with Nicolás Castillo, CPA

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Nicolás Castillo, CPA , founder of Rook International CPAs and Advisors , to demystify the tax complexities U.S. expats face abroad. From setting...
How to Move Abroad with Confidence: GTFO Tours Founder Bethany Quinn Shares Her Expat Journey
Aug. 5, 2025

How to Move Abroad with Confidence: GTFO Tours Founder Bethany Quinn Shares Her Expat Journey

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , welcomes Bethany Quinn , founder of GTFO Tours , for a candid conversation about relocation, reinvention, and what’s driving more Americans especially wo...
The PFIC Problem: Expert Guidance from Matthew Hitchcock, CPA
July 29, 2025

The PFIC Problem: Expert Guidance from Matthew Hitchcock, CPA

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Matthew Hitchcock, CPA and founder of Hitchcock & Partner GmbH , to demystify one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of expat taxes: Pas...
Why U.S. Academics Are Leaving: Dr. Jonah Otto on Life in German Academia
July 22, 2025

Why U.S. Academics Are Leaving: Dr. Jonah Otto on Life in German Academia

What would make an American academic sell everything and move across the world for a new career? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Dr. Jonah Otto , Assistant Professor at the Univ...
The Courage to Start Over: From NYC to Portugal with Vivian Najib of FTB Home
July 15, 2025

The Courage to Start Over: From NYC to Portugal with Vivian Najib of FTB Home

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Vivian Najib, founder of FTB Home and creator of The Expat Diaries newsletter , sits down with us to explore what it really takes to build a life you love in a new country. Vivian’s jou...
Season 1 Finale: A Heartfelt Wrap-Up & What's Next
May 29, 2025

Season 1 Finale: A Heartfelt Wrap-Up & What's Next

Welcome back to Passport To Wealth! I'm Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA, and today’s episode is a short but meaningful send-off to our very first season. When Savannah and I launched this podcast, our mission was clear: to inform, em...
From Scientist to CPA with Emily Haines
May 15, 2025

From Scientist to CPA with Emily Haines

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines , CPA, and founder of Xpatax Solutions . Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border ta...
Run Toward Something: Mickelle Weber on Building a Life Abroad
April 30, 2025

Run Toward Something: Mickelle Weber on Building a Life Abroad

In this episode we welcome Mickelle Weber , an angel investor, storyteller, serial entrepreneur, and founder. She is the host of the House of Peregrine podcast, where she explores the power of storytelling and shares insights...
Buying Property in Switzerland with Peter Bloemsma
April 23, 2025

Buying Property in Switzerland with Peter Bloemsma

In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Bloemsma, founder of Swiss Advisory Services. With over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate relocation and real estate transactions, Peter is a trusted expert in purchasing p...
Choosing Your Roots: Travel, Culture & Home with Flavia Cornejo
April 15, 2025

Choosing Your Roots: Travel, Culture & Home with Flavia Cornejo

In this episode, we welcome Flavia Cornejo , a multicultural travel expert, digital nomad, and founder of Latina Traveler , a platform created to inspire Latinas to explore the world with confidence and curiosity. Flavia shar...
From Military Contracting to Expat Life: A Conversation with Jordan Vlastuin
April 8, 2025

From Military Contracting to Expat Life: A Conversation with Jordan Vlastuin

In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Vlastuin , Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and founder of Make the Memory Financial Planning . Jordan’s firm focuses on helping people use their finances to maximize life experience...
WEP is Out What Happens Next with Chad Hatalla
April 1, 2025

WEP is Out What Happens Next with Chad Hatalla

In this episode, we’re joined by Chad Hatalla , a U.S. tax expert who specializes in financial planning and tax strategies for both inpats and expats. With extensive experience guiding U.S. and non-U.S. citizens through the c...
2024 US Tax Updates with Emily Haines
March 25, 2025

2024 US Tax Updates with Emily Haines

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines , CPA and founder of Xpatax Solutions . Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border tax...
Escaping the US: How to Settle Into Your New Home Abroad
March 19, 2025

Escaping the US: How to Settle Into Your New Home Abroad

In this episode of the Escaping the US series, we guide you through settling into a new country and making it feel like home. From setting up internet and utilities to registering with local authorities, opening a bank accoun...
From Sponsored Expat to Business Owner: Katrina Nacci’s Inspiring Move Abroad
March 14, 2025

From Sponsored Expat to Business Owner: Katrina Nacci’s Inspiring Move Abroad

In this episode, we chat with Katrina Nacci , a cross-border CPA and US expat, who shares her journey of moving overseas, navigating work sponsorship, and ultimately founding her own international accounting firm. We dive int...
Windfall Elimination Provision Repealed: What It Means for US Expats
Feb. 24, 2025

Windfall Elimination Provision Repealed: What It Means for US Expats

In this episode, we break down what the WEP repeal means, who is affected, and how it could change your retirement planning and Social Security payments. This repeal could have a significant impact on expats who receive forei...
From Expat to Entrepreneur: Nathalie Goldstein’s Journey to Europe
Feb. 10, 2025

From Expat to Entrepreneur: Nathalie Goldstein’s Journey to Europe

In this episode we chat with Nathalie Goldstein co-founder of MyExpatTaxes about her journey to Europe and entrepreneurship. We discuss how she made the move abroad, transferred within her company to a foreign office, navigat...
Living Abroad in Portugal: U.S. Tax Insights, Multicultural Parenting & Expat Life with Sasha Young da Silva
Feb. 5, 2025

Living Abroad in Portugal: U.S. Tax Insights, Multicultural Parenting & Expat Life with Sasha Young da Silva

In this episode, we chat with Sasha Young da Silva, an American tax and estate planning attorney based in Portugal. Sasha shares the journey that led her to Portugal, the inspiration behind her move, and the unique benefits o...
Ultimate Guide to Setting Financial Goals
Jan. 28, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Setting Financial Goals

In this episode, we dive into practical tips and strategies for setting meaningful financial goals tailored to your unique expat journey. We break it down into three essential steps: reflecting on what matters most to you, se...
New Year, New Goals: Setting SMART Intentions for 2025
Jan. 21, 2025

New Year, New Goals: Setting SMART Intentions for 2025

In this episode, we dive into the power of setting SMART goals, those that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We explore why these types of goals are especially important for expats navigating new...
Living the Pura Vida: Shannon Weinstein’s Costa Rica Journey
Jan. 13, 2025

Living the Pura Vida: Shannon Weinstein’s Costa Rica Journey

In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Weinstein, a fractional CFO for business owners looking to scale or sell their business. She hosts the top 1% podcast, Keep What You Earn, where her real talk and relatable examples m...