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Bitcoin Crash? Price Falls! Where Now?
Bitcoin and the crypto market has had a fall of over 10% in the last week. Some say it’s Bitcoins winter but is it? Here…
Want To Retire Early? Then Get Fired Up
FIRE is not just an acronym but a way of life for thousands of savers who decide to retire early. FIRE comes from the 1992…
How To Claim EIS And SEIS Tax Relief
EIS and SEIS investors tax incentives to buy shares in small companies. The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) supports higher-risk or growing companies. Seed Enterprise Investment…
Autumn Budget 2021: Britain Scours World For Best Brains
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has pledged to attract the best global talent to Britain with a new visa for the highly skilled. The visa is a…
FATCA List – November 2021
The US Internal Revenue Service’s FATCA List keeps growing. More than a decade since the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act was introduced by then-President Barack…
QROPS List – November 01, 2021
The British taxman has had a busy few days running a rule over offshore pensions for expats. HM Revenue & Customs has removed 28 pensions…
UK National Debt – How Much Is It And Who Is Owed The Money?
The British government is piling up debts worth tens of billions – but where does the money come from?
Taxpayers In Dark As HMRC Redacts Crypto Tax Guidance
The British taxman has released long-awaited guidance explaining the tax treatment of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Have Pension Transfer Values Hit A Peak?
Pension transfer values fell last month due to a sharp rise in gilt yields, which could signal the end of record ‘golden goodbye’ payments from…
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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,…
