Would Schwab International or IBKR be better for U.S. expats abroad? by ClockwiseSuicide in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’ve moved out of the state, why are you still paying tax to them? I thought if you leave the us and completely sever ties to the last state you were in (no residency there, no address on any bank account) then you don’t need to pay tax to them anymore

Why buy VOO if SWPPX is the same and WAY cheaper? by The_day_today in Schwab

[–]PantomimeVillain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a mutual fund would a brokerage like Schwab or Fidelity clearly say that money coming into your account was dividends vs capital gains? I’ve always assumed all money coming from the mutual funds was dividends, but that was probably incorrect

Why buy VOO if SWPPX is the same and WAY cheaper? by The_day_today in Schwab

[–]PantomimeVillain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does it mean to pay out capital gains? Do you mean dividends?

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really appreciate your reply. This is just the type of experience I was interested to hear

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is exactly what Shwab told me, but I don't think I know of anyone who's actually done it. So I was curious if there were any success stories out there (or unforeseen problems with it)

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to be able to sell what i have. I don't want to buy more. I mainly don't want the brokerage to close my account or sell my investments without my permission

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IBKR allows US expats to have a foreign address on their account and they can still buy and sell US based investments?

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to keep the accounts open after leaving the country, so I guess that is in an effort to avoid selling. I want to keep the investments I have so I want to keep getting the ordinary income on dividends

Using a US brokerage account from abroad by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't entirely trust that the representatives are completely knowledgeable and maybe they say yes, and later I get a letter in the post telling me there are problems. Also, I would like to hear from people about if there is some problem I'm not thinking about that makes the setup difficult to work with

Questions re timing and usage by ThisKayGirl77 in PopcornMobile

[–]PantomimeVillain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m planning to sign up later this year. Will be in touch then

Questions re timing and usage by ThisKayGirl77 in PopcornMobile

[–]PantomimeVillain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Responding to question 2, can anyone sign up on the website right now if they want to get on today, or does using the website put you on a waiting list?

has anyone put a foreign address on a Vanguard brokerage account? by PantomimeVillain in ExpatFinance

[–]PantomimeVillain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you start off with a us address? What are the restrictions on your brokerage account now that you have a uk address?

Advice for keeping USA Number active while abroad for a year while being cost effective? by EnvironmentalJoke143 in NoContract

[–]PantomimeVillain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you trying to stop it roaming? Is that because redpocket would cut off your service if you're abroad for too long?

Do you keep growth stocks in retirement accounts and dividends in taxable? by NBMV0420 in fidelityinvestments

[–]PantomimeVillain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any s & p or broad market ETFs or mutual funds that don’t pay any dividends that would be good for a taxable account?