by SJB Global | Oct 8, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, Jake Barber, Lifestyle, Retirement, US Expats
Retirement abroad offers more than financial freedom—it provides the opportunity to embrace a new lifestyle, explore different cultures, and create lasting memories. For American retirees, adjusting to life overseas can be both exciting and challenging. From making...
by SJB Global | Oct 7, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Investments, Pension Transfers, Pensions
Managing your UK pension while living abroad can be challenging. International SIPPs offer a flexible and regulated way to keep control of your retirement savings. Knowing which providers offer genuine value, broad investment access, and expat-focused servicing can...
by SJB Global | Oct 6, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Pension Transfers, Pensions, Regulations, Retirement, UK
Thinking about transferring your UK pension to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS)? Recent 2025 rule updates mean this familiar route now comes with more constraints and charges. For UK expats, understanding the latest tax changes, eligibility...
by SJB Global | Sep 10, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Retirement, Tax
If you are a UK expat planning to retire abroad, making sense of pension income and tax obligations is essential. International SIPPs, or Self-Invested Personal Pensions tailored for non-residents, offer flexibility, investment control, and access from overseas....
by SJB Global | Aug 20, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, Jake Barber, Pensions, Retirement, Tax
As an American expat, one of the most important financial decisions you might face is whether to perform a Roth conversion before moving abroad. A Roth conversion involves transferring funds from a traditional retirement account (like a Traditional IRA or 401(k)) into...
by SJB Global | Aug 19, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, Jake Barber, Pensions, Retirement, Tax
If you’re an American living overseas, your Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA might not be the tax-free haven you think it is. While these accounts offer tax-free growth and withdrawals in the U.S., things get complicated when you move abroad. Here’s what you need...
