Your kid's school might not let them enroll mid-year, and that's just the beginning of what changes when you move a family abroad.

Moving with children isn't just a logistics decision, it's a family decision that touches culture, identity, safety, and belonging. In this episode, a bilingual creator who moved her family from the US to Colombia shares what actually changed once they landed: how they chose a city, what surprised them about safety, and how they built residency around their kids instead of a spouse's visa.

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WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS
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00:00 — Growing up between cultures, and how that shapes a decision to leave
04:36 — The safety incident that finally pushed one family to leave the US
09:33 — Why walkability and access to nature decided which city to live in
14:28 — What safety actually looks like day to day in Colombia
20:33 — Getting residency in Colombia through your children instead of a spouse
23:07 — What healthcare costs look like once you leave the US system

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ABOUT THE GUEST
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Alyssa Bolaños is the bilingual Latina creator behind Casa Belanos. She moved with her husband and two young boys from the US to Colombia, by way of a three-month world-schooling program in Uruguay, and shares the realities of raising global, bilingual kids online.

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ABOUT THE HOST
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Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent with Connected Financial Planning, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning.

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ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH®
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Passport To Wealth® is the platform for current and aspiring US expats looking for trusted, fiduciary support. We connect globally mobile Americans with expert, licensed cross-border financial advisors, tax professionals, and relocation experts who understand the financial and legal complexities of life abroad.

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RESOURCES & LINKS
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Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.passporttowealth.com/contact
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This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions.
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