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WASPI women lose another state pension court battle
Women who claim they have lost money when the government changing their state pension age have suffered another legal setback. Judges considering their Court of…
Schengen Area Explained
A Schengen Visa is a prized travel document that allows non-Europeans free movement across 26 member countries of the European Union. The visa lets the…
Rip Off Britain And Tackling Rogue Traders
Feeling unfairly treated or ripped off by a financial firm? If you are, you can list the help of an independent ombudsman or consumer watchdog…
QROPS List – September 1, 2020
10 new offshore QROPS have opened since the last list was published on August 18. Seven QROPS were opened in Australia, with one added in…
Zoom Shares
Zoom has an been an incredible success in 2020. Revenue has grown 355% and the shares risen 369% . There now 148 million monthly users….
Massive Change As Fed Aim For Zero Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve is hosting a “monumental” meeting at which the Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to say the central bank will keep interest…
QROPS List – August 17, 2020
Nine Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes have been added to the HMRC QROPS List since July 15. The list is scheduled for fortnightly publishing, but…
HMRC Takes Long-Running IHT Case To Supreme Court
Retirement savers who transfer a pension for health reasons should not be charged inheritance tax, has reached the Supreme Court. The judges will rule if…
10 Tips To Retire Early
Ten tips to help you retire early . Would you like the option not to work? Here’s my best ten tips to help you.
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Living In New Zealand, A Guide for Expats
Living in New Zealand is sometimes like being on another planet as the air is fresher, the lifestyle more active, and the scenery is jaw-droppingly…
Swiss Pension Transfers To The Philippines
Expats in The Philippines who have retirement savings locked in a Swiss pension scheme can transfer the money but must follow some strict rules. Switzerland…
Swiss Pension Pillar System and Transfers Explained
The Swiss Pension Pillar System is regarded as one of the best in the world, with Switzerland being known for financial security, but one of…
Living in France, A Guide for Expats
Vive la France – a land that offers so many opportunities to British expats. France is Britain’s closest neighbour and a favourite expat destination, with…
Financial Advice in Dubai
The lure of earning tax-free cash pulls thousands of expats to the glass and steel high-rise city of Dubai that rises out of the Arabian…
Living in Portugal, A Guide for Expats
Living in Portugal for expats is a lifestyle choice for those looking to cut the number of hours spent working to retire. Portugal nestles on…
SIPP, Self Invested Personal Pensions, For Expats
A SIPP, which is short for a Self Invested Personal Pension, are a popular retirement saving choice for expats who want to take control of…
Buying A Property Abroad, Guide For Expats
Buying property abroad for expats is a lot different from taking on a home in the UK. In many places, the property market follows different…
Living in Thailand, A Guide for Expats
There are lots of reasons why Thailand is the most popular Asia Pacific destination for expats. The tropical climate, endless beaches, bustling cities, friendly people,…