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Can I Afford to Move Abroad? Insights from Expat and Financial Advisor Alex Ingrim

09 Sep 2025

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“Can I really afford to move abroad?” It’s the question at the heart of so many expat dreams — and today we’re digging into it with someone who knows the answer firsthand. My guest is Alex Ingrim, financial advisor, expat, and CEO of Liberty Atlantic Advisors, a US-registered investment firm specializing in helping Americans navigate life and wealth planning in Europe. Originally from Alaska, Alex has lived across France, Canada, the UK, Malta, and now Italy, giving him a unique perspective on both the financial and emotional realities of life overseas. In this episode, we talk about: What it really costs to live in Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal, France) How Americans abroad can avoid double taxation — and what “citizenship-based taxation” really means Common financial hurdles and misinformation expats run into Why planning 18–24 months ahead of a move can save you from costly mistakes The lifestyle tradeoffs that make Europe surprisingly affordable for many families and retirees Whether you’re dreaming of retiring in France, working remotely in Portugal, or relocating your family to Spain or Italy, this conversation will help you separate fact from fiction — and start planning with confidence. CONNECT WITH ALEX https://libertyatlantic.com/   EPISODE SPONSOR Moving abroad doesn’t have to break the bank. Kyero makes it easy to discover affordable homes in Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. Our budget property listings are updated every month, with handpicked bargains ranging from countryside cottages to seaside apartments. Explore our latest list of budget homes for sale in Italy, and see what’s possible for your move abroad. https://www.kyero.com/en/advice/italy/best-properties-in-italy/our-favourite-budget-properties-in-italy   ABOUT ARMCHAIR EXPAT Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, founder and Chief Bargain Hunter of Bargain Homes Abroad Follow on Instagram  @bargainhomesabroad Visit our Website: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co Subscribe to our E-Mail Digest: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/subscribe VIP Access: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/membership If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps us reach more future expats and keep these stories coming.   ENTER THE REVIEW CONTEST: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/reviews   If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info AT bargain-homes DOT com

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