Where to find the best value for international school fees
If you would like to find out more about education fee planning listen to our free webinar here For expatriate parents, the cost of international schooling for their children represents a significant life expense and investment in the family. The release this week of the International Schools Database’s latest annual findings helps parents judge how […]
A crucial safety net – now available for expats in the GCC for the first time
In the past, local regulations have often restricted the availability of high quality insurance in GCC countries. This constraint has impeded the ability of expatriates to protect themselves in the event of a crisis. Let me give an example: Jim worked as an engineer in a GCC country for 12 years. For Jim and his […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – why it matters!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and at the Michele Carby Practice, we think it is an important event so we marked the start by decorating the office. It’s a big deal for us because it will affect one in eight women throughout their lives. My team and I have seen clients and friends suffer […]
Education fee planning and the million dollar baby
Good education does not come cheap. In fact, in the UK, USA and many other premier university destinations education has consistently risen faster than inflation over the past 25 years. There are student loans of course but many expatriate children will not qualify and even if they do can leave your children saddled with enormous […]
How to make your child/grandchild a millionaire for $66,000
A long standing client and personal friend came bounding into my office the other day full of the joys of life; he had a smile a wide as the Mekong and was as giddy as I have ever seen him. The day before, he had received the news that his daughter had just given birth […]
Active portfolio management – what it is, how it works and our fee structure
How your investments are managed is the most important factor in how they perform and the returns that you make. At the Michele Carby Practice, we actively manage our clients’ portfolios to ensure you profit from market upswings and cap losses during periods of downturns and periods of instability. In this webinar, Payal Trehan, […]
Covid-19 – Insurers paying out £1million per day
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) reported this week that in the three months between March to May UK life insurance companies had paid out £1mn per day to support families coping with Covid-19 deaths. Insurers received 7,000 claims and had paid out a total of £90mn over the three months. The average payout was […]
How to ensure a happy retirement
Many of us dream about retirement, putting our feet up, travelling the world, enjoying our passions. Sounds idyllic, but with people living longer and the cost of living continually rising how financially secure do you have to be to hang up your boots? At what age can you safely say goodbye to the world […]
Leaving Dubai – everything an expat needs to know before moving on
For expats in Dubai (and anywhere around the world) comings and goings are a regular part of life. Even if you stay put, there will be a continuous stream of new arrivals and departures in your social network or workplace. However, leaving Dubai is not straightforward. Getting things wrong can be costly in terms of […]
Property investment opportunity – Sheldon Court, Birmingham
Sheldon Court is a high quality office to residential conversion in Birmingham of 64 units spread across two blocks. One and two bedroom apartments are available are priced from £130,000 to £207,000. The apartments are designed for modern living and benefits from a fully fitted kitchen, luxury bathrooms and dedicated parking. The development represents an […]