Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is a podcast for people who are Childfree or permanently childless and thinking seriously about money, legacy, and what comes next. It tackles financial planning, estate planning, and life decisions for adults building a future without children and without a default script to follow.
Hosted by experts in financial and life planning, the show cuts through outdated assumptions about family, retirement, and aging. Conversations focus on utilizing wealth, solo aging, long-term care, relationships, and how to plan with clarity when you don’t have kids.
This isn’t about justifying your choices or debating labels. It’s about practical guidance for planning life without children making smart financial decisions, defining legacy on your own terms, and building support systems that actually work.
If you’re Childfree, childless, or planning without kids and want thoughtful, trusted education, this is where those conversations happen.
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Childfree Life by Design
Thinking of Moving Abroad? Expat Life, Finances, and Exit Plans, Ep. 158
Is 2025 the year you’re finally considering a move outside the US? Dr. Jay and Bri dive into the increasingly popular topic of becoming an expat, an idea more and more people are considering. They get into the weeds of what it really takes to make moving abroad work, from the financial realities of moving pets (it's not cheap!) to the complex world of tax treaties and international law.
Whether you're looking for a permanent move or just a temporary change of scenery, this episode will help you think through the financial and personal considerations you need to live a life on your own terms.
Timestamps:
🔹1:20 - Why every country has its "own weirdness" and the importance of having an exit plan
🔹2:50 - The financial realities of an expat life, including the cost of moving pets
🔹5:30 - The first step: looking into citizenship by heritage
🔹9:20 - Exploring digital nomad and retirement visas as an alternative to citizenship
🔹11:45 - The importance of getting professional help early from a CFP, lawyer, and CPA
🔹16:30 - How tax treaties can affect your Roth contributions and other investments
🔹18:20 - Planning for healthcare and long-term care abroad
🔹20:55 - The "expat not expat" plan: maintaining US residency while living abroad
🔹23:25 - Addressing the emotional and social challenges of leaving friends, family, and community
🔹25:30 - A final word on fear and finding a plan that balances your life and finances
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Nomad Capitalist: https://nomadcapitalist.com
- Join the Childfree Trust Waitlist: https://childfreelegacy.com
- Schedule your Childfree Wealth Checkup: https://childfreewealth.com/schedule-a-checkup/
