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What Is An Expat?
There’s a lot more to becoming an expat than jumping on a boat or plane to start a life in a new country. Expat is…
Buying a Property in Dubai for Expats
If you’re living in Dubai and looking for a home, returning to put down roots, or are looking to invest in buy to let, there’s…
Pension Consolidation for Expats
Few modern pensions offer a retirement income guarantee which means it pays to be more hands on about how your hard-earned money is invested. One…
Best Places to Live in Dubai For Expats
Dubai is well known for its dynamic architecture and tax-efficient lifestyle, but there is so much more to living in Dubai as an expat. Whether…
Expat Pensions
What’s in a name for offshore expat pensions? Well, quite a lot as several similar but competing schemes are out there if you know where…
QNUPS Pensions For Expats Explained
If you are an expat looking for the best offshore retirement saving package, then a QNUPS, Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme, may be just what you…
Best Places To Live In Spain For Expats
Spain is a firm favourite with British expats. With a year-round decent climate, relaxed quality of life and access to a wide choice of places…
Pension Problems Faced by Expats
As an expat, you probably dream of retiring early, but how do you know how much cash you need to give up work for good?…
Currency Exchange For Expats Explained
The cost of changing pounds into foreign currency can make a big difference to expat spending power. Worst hit are expats on fixed incomes tied…
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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,…