We start this article with the very latest – the Spanish government has officially voted to eliminate it’s Golden Visa at the start of 2025. This is an understandable response to some of the more damaging effects of that program. It does not mean that the country is not open to new residents from the US under other programs.  

Quite a few Americans can track one or more members of their family back to Italy. And there are specific processes for those who can to claim Italian citizenship. But if you haven’t got an Italian nonna, you can still move to Italy relatively easily with the right plan. Here are some visa options for Americans who want to move to Italy:

No European country has had more interest from would-be American expats over the past few years than Portugal. Its reputation for sun, culture and communal life comes with obvious appeal. But there has been some confusion about its visa and tax options for expats in the wake of changes to some of the country’s laws. Below we give you an overview of where things stand right now.

You might not have noticed the seismic shift in your world last week, but something big happened that could make the last 40 years or so of your life a lot less stressful. After years of battling, arguing, and dithering, a new law went into effect that prohibits your financial advisor from trying to sell you on all sorts of expensive nonsense in your retirement account.