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Informationen zum Autor ANDREW FISHER is widely regarded as a leading wealth advisor to cross-border families. He frequently writes and speaks to the unique financial planning and investment complexities faced by international families, particularly when an individual is a tax resident of the United States. Andrew holds the CFA and CPA designations, and serves as president and founder of Worldview Wealth Advisors, an independent wealth management firm focused on financial planning and investment advice for cross-border families. Klappentext Make sense of international personal finance with expat-specific expert adviceThe Cross-Border Family Wealth Guide is the long-awaited financial handbook for cross border families, with expert insight from a financial advisor who specializes in expat issues. Whether you're an American living abroad, or foreign-born and living in the U.S., this book demystifies the complex issues surrounding the worldwide tax system, international information reporting, sensible investments, international real estate, and retirement planning. When your wealth crosses international borders, managing even the most mundane financial affairs can become wrought with time-consuming complexity; moving money, opening accounts, dealing with currency risks and translation, and setting up investments suddenly involves a whole new set of rules and regulations. Your 401(k), IRA, or annuity must be handled properly to retain certain tax benefits, and retirement planning takes on a brand new dimension of difficulty. This book shows you how to navigate the maze to make sure your money keeps working for you. Real world examples illustrate solutions to common problems, and real, actionable advice gives you a solid plan for your next steps.While personal finance management is rarely simple, the recent crackdown on tax havens and increased tax collection vigilance has made things even more difficult for cross border families. This book answers your questions, and shines a light on the way forward to long-term financial security for international families.* Navigate the complexities of international taxation* Get specific guidance on retirement planning* Make sense of how real estate fits into your financial picture* Invest appropriately to maximize growth for the future* Manage your assets and tax benefits across bordersWith the right know-how, cross border professionals can make sensible investment and financial planning decisions, but credible guidance is rare and difficult to find. Simple and practical, with targeted advice, The Cross-Border Family Wealth Guide is the international family's solution for avoiding financial confusion. Zusammenfassung Make sense of international personal finance with expat-specific expert advice The Cross-Border Family Wealth Guide is the long-awaited financial handbook for cross border families, with expert insight from a financial advisor who specializes in expat issues. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Tim Kochis, JD, MBA, CFP® xvii Preface xix Acknowledgments xxiii About the Author xxv Part I: Financial Challenges of a Cross-Border Life 1 Chapter 1 Who Are These Cross-Border Families? 3 The Growing Need for a Definitive Guide 4 Who's Who: Who This Book Is Meant to Serve 6 Examples of Who Might Benefit from This Book 7 Diagramming a Cross-Border Person: Residency and U.S. Income Tax Status 8 How Many Cross-Border Professionals and Families Are There? 10 Unique Challenges Faced by Cross-Border Families Connected to the United States 11 Chapter 2 Unique Challenges and the Regulatory Landscape 12 The Unequal Nature of Tax Regimes and Reach 12 The Unique Worldwide Reach of the U.S. Tax System 13 Complexity in Taxation and Other Regulations 14 Scarcity of Professional Help and Information 15 A Chang...
