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QROPS for US Residents

Posted by Eduardo Ferreira Simoes | Jul 31, 2026

QROPS for US Residents: IRS Rules, UK Pension Transfers and Why Overseas QROPS No Longer Work

For US residents with UK pension assets, the old QROPS conversation is largely over. That does not mean QROPS has disappeared as a UK pension transfer category. It has not.

Why Your US Financial Advisor Cannot Help You in France

Posted by Jerome Perkins | Jul 28, 2026

Why Your US Financial Advisor Cannot Help You in France (And What to Do Instead)

Finding a US financial advisor in France who can genuinely serve your needs is one of the most underestimated challenges of expat life. Most Americans who move to France assume

UK Pensions 25% Tax-Free Cash and the US Tax Treaty

Posted by Eduardo Ferreira Simoes | Jul 24, 2026

UK Pensions 25% Tax-Free Cash and the US Tax Treaty: What Articles 17 & 18 Do – and Do Not – Protect

1. “Tax-Free” in the UK Is Not the Same Question as “Tax-Free” in the US For many UK pension holders who move to the United States, the phrase “25% tax-free

Cross-Border Retirement Planning in France 2026

Posted by Jerome Perkins | Jul 21, 2026

Cross-Border Retirement Planning in France 2026: The Complete Guide for American and British Expats

Cross-border retirement planning is not simply retirement planning with a passport. It is a fundamentally different discipline that requires coordinating income sources, tax systems, currencies, and legal frameworks that were

Holding a UK Pension While Living in the United States

Posted by Eduardo Ferreira Simoes | Jul 17, 2026

Holding a UK Pension While Living in the United States: Tax, Treaty, Transfer and Family Considerations

The Real Question Is Not “Can I Move My UK Pension?” For many US residents with UK private pension assets, the first question is often framed too narrowly: can I

Trump Accounts (Section 530A)

Posted by Jerome Perkins | Jul 09, 2026

Trump Accounts (Section 530A): What US Clients Need to Know

Financial planning briefing only. Not tax advice. Trump Accounts launched on July 4, 2026, and over six million children have already been registered. If you have children or grandchildren under

U.S. Retirement Accounts When Moving to France

Posted by Jerome Perkins | Jul 07, 2026

U.S. Retirement Accounts When Moving to France: Your Complete Planning Guide

Moving to France is one of the great life decisions. The food, the pace, the culture, the countryside. But tucked inside that move is a set of financial decisions that

Gérer un 401k en tant que Français

Posted by Jerome Perkins | Dec 10, 2025

Gérer un 401k en tant que Français

Gérer un plan 401k lorsque l’on est Français peut vite devenir complexe. Entre les règles fiscales américaines, les impacts lorsque l’on quitte les États Unis et les options de transfert

Is the UK Pension Lump Sum Taxable in the US

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 02, 2025

Is the UK Pension Lump Sum Taxable in the US?

For many Americans who once worked in the United Kingdom or who have since returned to the United States, UK pensions can feel confusing. One of the most common questions

Financial Planning for US Expats Living in France 2026 Guide

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 26, 2025

Financial Planning for US Expats Living in France: 2026 Guide

Moving to France offers an incredible mix of culture, lifestyle, food and healthcare quality that feels almost unmatched. Yet for many Americans, the financial side of becoming an expat can

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