Why US Brokerages Are Closing Expat Accounts, and What to Do About It
Victor E Gersten, M.S., CFP® If your US brokerage has restricted your account because you live in Spain, the tax consequences of the fix matter more than the closure itself. A letter that begins “we are no longer able to service your account” is one...
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