A Cross-Border Finance & Tax Podcast To Filter Out The Noise

Hosted by Jane Mepham, CFP & Manasa Nadig, EA

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The International Money Café Podcast addresses the unique financial, tax, and life challenges faced by foreign-born individuals, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S expats living outside the U.S.

Join us as we navigate the financial complexities, decode the challenges, and provide actionable strategies for thriving financially in a global landscape.

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Every episode gives you tips on pursuing your financial dream while staying tax-compliant, saving you hours of combing the Internet for information relevant to your situation!

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Ep 34: What Is English For "FBAR"?

We discuss the FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) and why it is important to be aware of it.

It's a FORM that needs to be filed under the Bank Secrecy Act if you have a financial interest or signatory authority over a foreign financial account.

And the aggregate value of these accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the reporting year. The FBAR filing requirement applies to all types of financial accounts, not just bank accounts. 

Failure to file the FBAR can result in substantial penalties. 


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Ep 31: Five Important Financial Planning Questions For Foreign Born Families!

In this solo episode, I discuss the five questions I ask to create the financial planning framework for foreign-born families.

Each question has many nuances and determines which way we go with the plan.

I believe any foreign-born individual should ask themselves these questions as part of the settling process in the US. Money is tied to all aspects of our lives.

  • What's your Immigration status?

  • What's tax residency status

  • What are your long-term residency status?

  • What's your home country of citizenship, what other citizenships do you have, and if married, what's your spouse's citizenship?

  • What assets do you have in foreign countries?

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Meet Your Hosts

Jane Mepham, CFP and
Manasa Nadig, EA

Jane Mepham, CFP®, and Manasa Nadig, EA, are leading experts revolutionizing cross-border financial and tax advice for green card holders, foreign-born U.S. citizens, foreign nationals on work visas, and U.S. expats.

Jane, the founder of Elgon Financial Advisors in Austin, TX, and Manasa, the founder of MN Tax & Business Services in Plymouth, MI, combine their extensive knowledge and personal experiences to provide invaluable insights on the podcast. 

Explore their journeys and expertise through their blogs, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram pages.