Achieving Financial Independence Abroad: Financial Coaching for Expats
February 24, 2026
FIRE is not just math, it is behavior. In this episode, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, talks with expat financial coach Blair Hoover about overcoming fear, avoiding toxic financial products, and building a realistic path to financial independence overseas. Blair shares how she reached FI in under a decade and why starting now matters more than starting perfectly.
Financial independence is possible for US expats, but numbers alone are not enough. Your mindset, habits, and values matter just as much as your investment strategy.
In this episode of Passport To Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, talks with Blair Hoover, expat financial independence coach and educator, about what it really takes to pursue FIRE while living overseas. After losing money in an offshore savings plan early in her journey, Blair transformed that experience into the foundation of her financial education. Less than a decade later, she and her husband reached financial independence in their mid-40s.
Blair explains why expats are frequently targeted with high fee products, how fear and shame keep many people stuck in cash, and why taking imperfect action is often better than waiting for the perfect plan. She also shares how frugality, relationships, and quality of life can coexist, and how spending in alignment with your values can make the journey sustainable.
If you are dreaming about financial independence abroad but feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or behind, this conversation will show you a practical and human path forward.