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SERVICE 01 · UNDERSTAND

Know Exactly What Moving Abroad Does to Your Money

The Expat Money Assessment is a structured, independent review of your entire financial setup — accounts, investments, retirement, insurance and currency. You get a written, plain-English report of what breaks when you move, what's at risk, and what to fix first.

Fixed price, agreed upfront Written report, yours to keep Not a sales pitch — we sell no products
WHAT WE REVIEW

Six Areas, One Complete Picture

Everything that changes when a US person moves abroad — reviewed systematically, not piecemeal.

01

Banking & Cash

Which of your US accounts survive a foreign address, what to open before you leave, and how to structure cash across two countries.

02

Investments & Brokerage

Brokerage restrictions for expats, PFIC exposure from foreign funds, and how to keep investing compliantly from abroad.

03

Retirement & Social Security

What happens to your 401(k), IRA and Social Security — contributions, withdrawals, and how they're treated in your destination.

04

Insurance & Protection

Health, life and property cover that lapses or stops paying when you move — and what expats actually need instead.

05

Currency & Cash Flow

Your income and spending across two currencies — transfer costs, exchange-rate exposure, and a sensible currency plan.

06

State Ties & Credit

State residency ties that keep costing you, plus how to protect your US credit history while you're away.

YOUR DELIVERABLE

A Report You Can Act On

No jargon, no 60-page PDF nobody reads. Your assessment is a clear, practical document written for you — what's fine, what breaks, what it costs to fix, and in what order to fix it.

Written plain-English report — your full financial picture, area by area, in language you'll actually understand.

Priority fix list — every issue ranked by urgency and cost of inaction, so you know what to tackle first.

Professional cost guidance — where you'll need licensed help, and what fair pricing looks like before anyone quotes you.

Debrief call — we walk through the report together and answer every question until it all makes sense.

HOW IT WORKS

From First Call to Final Report in Four Steps

01

Free Money Check

A 20-minute call: where you're going, what you own, what worries you. We confirm the assessment fits before you pay anything.

02

Secure Questionnaire

A structured intake covering your accounts, investments and policies — no statements or passwords required, just the facts.

03

Review Session

A focused working session to go deep on your situation, destination and timeline — and catch what the forms can't.

04

Report & Debrief

Your written assessment, delivered and walked through together — with clear next steps and honest answers.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before You Book

Is this financial advice?

No. The assessment is financial information, education and organisation — a factual map of your situation. Where personalised, regulated advice is needed (investment decisions, tax positions), we identify it clearly and can connect you with vetted licensed professionals through our Trusted Advisor Matching service.

Should I do this before or after moving?

Before is best — the cheapest problems to fix are the ones you fix while still in the US. But many clients come to us already abroad, and the assessment works just as well as a cleanup tool: what's broken, what's urgent, what can wait.

What do you need from me?

An honest picture, not paperwork. Our questionnaire asks about account types, approximate balances, income sources and policies — you never share passwords, and we never access your accounts.

What does it cost and how long does it take?

A fixed price, quoted after your free Money Check and agreed before we start. Most assessments are delivered within two weeks of the questionnaire being completed.

START HERE

Start With the Free 20-Minute Money Check

No obligation, no pressure — just an honest first look at whether the full assessment is worth it for your situation.

Important: Financial Finest provides financial information, education, organisation, assessment and professional coordination services. We do not provide investment, legal, tax or accounting advice, and we do not sell financial products. Personalised advice is provided by independent, licensed professionals. Always verify important decisions with qualified professionals and official sources.