Want To Retire In France From The USA & Live DEBT FREE? Watch this First

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Can you really live debt-free in France when you move? How much does it cost to buy a house and no longer have a mortgage? How much do you need to budget for health insurance, housing, and daily life? And what’s the easiest way to set up your finances before you move? ▶ Book a FREE chat with us to explore your options about moving to France: https://bit.ly/465J8z3 ▶ Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard? Click HERE: https://bit.ly/4m5lDvQ The €90 fee is fully refunded when you move forward with any service. ▶ 🇫🇷 See how we make moving to France easy: https://bit.ly/42bn7xl ▶ Wise: Exclusive Partnership for French Connections HCB Clients: https://bit.ly/3I7zNi8 In this episode, Richard Hammond, Founder & CEO of French Connections HCB, is joined by Juliette Harancot, Senior Operations Manager, to answer some of the most common questions people ask us when planning to move to France from the USA: What does it really cost to buy a home and live debt-free in France? How much money do you need to move to France? How much is healthcare in France? How much do houses cost? And many more. From health insurance for visas and the true cost of property, to how €360,000 can set you up for life, Juliet shares practical insights and real examples. They also cover opening French bank accounts, why so many clients use Wise, and how to prepare the financial documents required for visa approval. Whether you’re retiring, relocating, or still in the planning phase, this episode provides realistic figures, costs of living and money-saving tips to help you feel confident about your finances before moving to France. What You’ll Learn in This Video: – How much health insurance costs for Visa applications (and what policies must include) – The truth about “cheap houses” in France vs realistic property prices – Whether €360,000 is enough to live debt-free in France – How double taxation treaties affect expats and how that affects your 401K – What financial documents you need for French visas – How to open a bank account in France before you move – Why French Connections HCB recommends Wise for money transfers – Practical realities of French banking you need to know before you move to France Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Finance & Living Debt-Free in France 00:56 – Health Insurance Costs for French Visa Applications 02:14 – Realistic Property Prices in France 03:15 – Can You Live Debt-Free on €360,000 in France? 04:07 – Taxes, Remote Work & Double Taxation Explained/Dual Taxation on 401K 05:08 – Visa Applications: Financial Documents You’ll Need For French Visa Applications 06:10 – Opening a Bank Account Before Moving To France With Wise 07:19 – Why We Recommend Using Wise to Open a Bank Account In France vs BNP 08:23 – Benefits Of Using Wise to Open A Bank Account In France 08:50 – Why You’ll Still Need a French Bank Account 09:20 – How Affordable France Really Is Compared to Other Countries 09:47 – Regional Differences & Weather Differences in France 10:45 – Final Thoughts & How French Connections HCB Can Help 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 👉 Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over: https://youtu.be/oU4Bzdwewto Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhDMC-Njk0 Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchconnectionsHCB/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchConnectionsHCB/ Thank you for watching! 🌟 #MovingToFrance #LifeInFrance #AmericanExpat #RetireInFrance #AffordableLiving #FranceRelocation #FrenchConnectionsHCB #RuralFrance #ExpatStories #SimpleLifeFrance