7 articles
Yes, Americans can buy property in France, including as non-residents. What the purchase actually involves, the costs, mortgages, taxes, and why owning a home is not the same as the right to live there.
A practical guide to retiring in France as an American, including visas, taxes, healthcare, housing, banking, driving, and what to do after you arrive.
Can you bring a six-month supply to France? Will a French pharmacy fill your US prescription? A practical guide for Americans on medication, controlled drugs, costs, and the transition to French prescriptions.
Why French banks are wary of Americans, which accounts to keep in the US, how to move money without losing thousands, and the reporting rules that catch people.
The first French visa gets you in. What comes after decides whether you can stay: annual renewals, the 10-year card, and citizenship. A guide for American retirees.
Medicare doesn't cover you in France. Whether to keep paying for Part B is the real decision: the 10% lifetime penalty, the Medigap risk, and who should keep it.
Will France tax your Social Security, pension, IRA, or investments? How the US-France treaty actually works for American retirees, plus residency, wealth tax, and what you still owe the US.
