AARO Association of Americans Resident Overseas

AARO Voices the Podcasts for American Expatriates Around the World

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Welcome to the very first episode of AARO Voices, a new monthly podcast series from the Association of Americans Resident Overseas! If you're an American living abroad, you know that life between two countries comes with unique challenges. At AARO, we've been advocating for Americans overseas since 1973, and we're excited to launch this podcast to share valuable insights that matter to our community. Each month, AARO Voices will explore topics that affect Americans living abroad. For our inaugural episode, we're tackling banking—a pressing issue that touches nearly every American expat. Whethe...

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Taxes, FBAR & FATCA 10.06.2026 7:34

In this episode of AARO Voices, we explore the growing impact of FBAR enforcement and FATCA on Americans living overseas—and why reform is urgently needed. Originally designed to combat offshore tax evasion, these laws increasingly affect ordinary expatriates managing everyday financial accounts in the countries where they live and pay taxes. We break down how FBAR (Foreign Bank Account Report) re...

How Many American Live Abroad 17.05.2026 6:10

How many Americans live overseas? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of AARO Voices, Gary Zuercher speaks with Doris Speer, President of the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, to uncover the real number of Americans living abroad — and why estimates range from 4 million to 9 million. We break down the data, the myths behind the widely cited State Department figure, and why AARO’...

Helping Americans Abroad 09.04.2026 7:05

In this episode of AARO Voices , we learn how the Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO) supports U.S. citizens living abroad. From U.S. taxes, FBAR and FATCA reporting, and overseas banking access to voting rights, Social Security, and consular services, Americans abroad face unique challenges. AARO is a non-profit, non-partisan organization run by expats, with a physical presence in P...

Voting problems for Americans overseas 19.02.2026 8:15

In this episode of AARO Voices, we explore the hard-won history — and urgent present challenges — of voting rights for the 5.5 million Americans living overseas. From AARO’s founding in 1973 and the historic 1975 “Teabag Campaign,” to the passage of the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act, UOCAVA, and the MOVE Act, this episode traces how Americans abroad secured their right to vote. Today, new le...

AARO Voices - Banking for Expats 24.01.2026 5:54

AARO Voices is the monthly podcast for Americans living abroad — created by Americans who live abroad. Each episode explores the real-world challenges U.S. expats face every day, from taxation and banking to voting rights, healthcare, and access to U.S. services, along with practical solutions and expert insights. Produced by AARO — the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, this podcast refl...