What If Life Could Be Better Somewhere Else?

More Americans than ever are asking a fundamental question:

What if life could be better somewhere else?

Rising costs, shifting cultural norms, and an increasingly complex financial landscape are prompting individuals and families to look beyond U.S. borders—especially toward Europe—in search of greater stability, opportunity, and quality of life.

Adapting Elsewhere is a practical guide for making that transition.

Drawing on decades of experience in finance, global travel, and cross-border living, Scott A. Schwartz provides a clear framework for navigating the realities of relocating abroad. This is not a romantic vision of expatriate life—it is a grounded, strategic approach to doing it well.

• How do you choose the right country—and the right residency path?
• What are the hidden financial traps of living overseas as a U.S. citizen?
• How do taxes, healthcare, banking, and investment strategies change once you leave?
• What does it really take to build a sustainable life abroad—not just visit one?

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From Southern Europe to emerging expat hubs, Schwartz explores how to evaluate destinations, structure your finances, and adapt to new cultural and legal environments with confidence.

This book is about more than moving—it’s about positioning yourself for a different kind of life. One that is intentional. Flexible. Globally aware. For those willing to think beyond borders, Adapting Elsewhere offers a roadmap to not just living abroad—but thriving there.