The trade war between the US and China has been rumbling on for some time now. Back in July 2018 China accused the US of starting ‘the biggest trade war in history’ when President Trump first imposed steep 25% tariffs on more than 800 Chinese products with a value of around $34 billion.

US citizens living abroad can face serious difficulties when it comes to their finances, and the situation has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Joseph Regan discusses the most common problems US citizens face with their financial planning, along with some solutions.

Running out of money when we are no longer capable of earning is a grim prospect which flits across our minds more and more as we get older. Most people are right to worry - the average person’s savings are generally insufficient to sustain their desired lifestyle once retired! Joe Regan explains why it's crucial to plan for your retirement NOW.

There are an estimated 5 to 6 million US expats living abroad and FATCA regulations are making life very difficult for them. Americans around the world are finding that foreign banks are no longer welcoming them with open arms because of the onerous reporting now required by the US authorities. So what’s a guy or gal to do? Joe Regan investigates.

One really important element of financial planning is life insurance to protect your family in the event of your death. But which type of life insurance should you choose? Joe Regan summarizes the difference between whole life insurance and term life insurance to help you make up your mind how best to protect your family.

Millennials, who have come of age in the shadow of the financial crisis, have learned some important lessons about saving money. Joseph Regan talks about the importance of being savvy with your savings.

As a financial advisor, one of the most common questions Joe Regan gets asked is, “How do I become a millionaire?” In his latest blog, he explores the ways in which you can achieve this lofty financial goal.

Debt is of the biggest problems we see as financial advisers. The best way to combat debt is to stay debt free, but that's often impossible in today’s world. Luckily, Joe Regan has put together his top tips for dealing with debt effectively.

Maternity insurance is often overlooked by expats, but it is worth thinking about if you’re a young female - even if pregnancy is off your radar.

Is your regular savings plan underperforming? Infinity's Joe Regan talks about how you can steer your savings to greatness.

Joe Regan reports that the number of Americans renouncing their citizenship continues to rise.

Infinity's Joe Regan looks at some financial goals for 2017.

To many it was a shock that Donal Trump triumphed in the US presidential election but what does it mean for your finances? Joe Regan investigates.

Infinity's Joe Regan revisits the topic of the falling Yuan. Is now the time to get your money out of China and how do you go about it?

In the final part of Joe Regan's series on financial challenges for expatriates from the United States he takes a look at the common problems faced by American looking for adequate insurance cover while living overseas.

In the third part of Joe Regan's series on financial challenges for American expatriates he looks at the absurdity of US citizens having their accounts closed because of their nationality. He also looks at how an offshore account can restore some sanity to a crazy state of affairs.

In the second post of Joe Regan's series on the financial challenges facing Americans living overseas he tackles the troubling issue of frozen IRAs and pensions.

The introduction of FATCA has resulted in some of the biggest American financial institutions refusing to service US expatriates. As Joe Regan reports this has not only created considerable consternation but also a major problem for Americans living and working overseas.
The good news is Infinity is now able to offer an SEC approved, tax compliant investments for US expats.

Joe Regan highlights the times and circumstances when you should review and consider your financial well being .

The Samba spirit cannot help but be muted by the economic and political crisis engulfing Brazil. However, as Joe Regan explains, Brazilians based in China have financial planning options that can help mitigate the financial fall out.

Joe Regan takes a look at financial planning issues faced by Indian exptriates living and working in China.

Infinity's Joe Regan outlines financial planning services for diplomats posted to China.

Infinity's Joe Regan explains the many benefits of little known whole-life insurance policies for children.

Nobody can predict what fate has in store but you can protect your family from the unforeseen as Infinity's Joe Regan explains.

Infinity's Joe Regan looks at the reasons why record numbers of Americans are renouncing their citizenship and the financial consequences of doing so.

Frightening headlines and plummeting markets are enough to make any investor nervous but is selling the right thing to do?
Infinity's Joe Regan examines the volatility that is currently gripping world markets and has some advice of how to come through it in good shape.

No matter how healthy or lucky you are Infinity's Joe Regan makes a compelling case for all expatriates living in China to have health insurance.

Infinity's Joe Regan takes a look at insurance and examines its role in the financial planning process.

Infinity's Joe Regan takes a look at the advantages of taking out an education fee plan.

Infinity's Joe Regan looks at the falling value of the Chinese renminbi and examines whether and how expatriates can move their assets to other currencies.

In Joe Regan's debut post he looks at the power of compound interest something described by Albert Einstein as, 'the greatest mathematical discovery of all time'