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THIS WEEK ABROAD
Still stuck in an office back in the States? Then you might want to check out a new ranking of the top 100 companies for remote work. Plus, we cover some of th issues that can arise with retirement accounts aboard.
We have everything you need to know in this week’s newsletter.👇
MUST-KNOW NEWS
WHERE ARE THE REMOTE JOBS? EXPAT WORK TRENDS FOR 2026
Lots of people would love to live the expat dream. There’s only one problem: the reality of work culture.
According to one survey of LinkedIn job postings, remote work advertisements have declined by 50% over the last two years. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost.
FlexJobs recently analyzed more than 60,000 employers and their job postings throughout 2025. Their annual Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs list shows where fully remote roles are most abundant.
Leading the list for 2026 is TELUS, followed by Elevance Health and Lockheed Martin. Other familiar names include PayPal, Visa, Siemens, IBM, SAP, Fidelity, BlackRock, and several global healthcare and financial firms.
• Shifts in Remote Roles
One of the biggest changes is which roles are being hired remotely.
Project management has now overtaken IT as the largest remote hiring category. Operations, sales, and business development roles are also growing quickly. Meanwhile, accounting, finance, marketing, healthcare, and communications continue to offer strong remote opportunities.
This matters for expats because it means location independence is no longer limited to programmers and engineers. Professionals across many industries can now work globally without sacrificing career momentum.
• Rise of the Mid-Career Professional
Nearly two-thirds of remote listings are geared toward experienced, mid-level professionals. Managers, senior executives, and entry-level roles are far more likely to require in-person work.
• What This Means for Expats
With the right setup, remote work allows expats to earn in strong currencies, keep employer benefits, and build long-term geographic flexibility. It also opens the door to cost of living arbitrage — earning U.S.-level salaries while living in lower-cost countries.
The trick is getting on a career path that leads to a fully-remote role. While that’s much harder in 2026 than it was several years ago, it certainly isn’t impossible.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
KEEP YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS ABROAD
So you decided to retire abroad. But what about your retirement accounts? Do those go with you?
The good news is your retirement savings don’t disappear when you leave the U.S. Your 401(k) remains yours even after leaving an employer, and IRAs continue growing tax-deferred or tax-free in the case of Roth accounts. But once you become an expat, international tax complications enter the picture.
Some countries tax U.S. retirement withdrawals differently. Others don’t recognize Roth accounts at all. Without proper planning, you could face double taxation on money you assumed was protected.
Access can also become an issue. Many U.S. financial institutions restrict accounts for overseas residents. Maintaining a reliable U.S. mailing address and banking relationship is often essential to avoid disruptions.
Check out our latest video on handling retirement accounts overseas for an overview of issues that can arise.
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