Cancer: Are you Ready for it?
Health Insurance Saves Lives Recently, an article in the Daily Mail reported that many people were confused about what does, and does not cause cancer. According to the article the paper surveyed 1300 adults and compared this to published knowledge about cancer causes. Many that took part in the survey cited microwaves, mobile phones, and […]
UK expat retirement success may hinge on the portability of your investments
In a survey conducted by Old Mutual International, 89% of UAE expats are planning to return to their home country when they retire. Of those surveyed, 52% of UK expats are planning to return back to their home country, while 17% are planning to retire outside of the UAE. The value of sound financial planning […]
4 Tax Aspects that can Dog your Life as a South African Expat
Although you can start a new life in a far away land your tax records do not automatically transfer with you. Instead, you have to go through various processes to ‘break clean’; to ensure the South African tax authorities no longer have a fiscal claim to your income. This presents a number of problems given […]
Four Ways you and your Family Can Cope in a Financial Emergency
How will your family cope should the worst happen? If you provide the bulk of your family income, especially as an expat, there is a simple question you should answer: “Who will support your family should you be unable to work?” It is not a comfortable question but one we must answer to try and […]
How to Finance Sending your Child to the Best University as an Expat
UAE Parents Accumulating Massive Debts to fund the Best Education for their Children A new survey released by HSBC reveals the true cost of a university education, and that UAE parents were spending 140% more on education than the global average. According to the survey, UAE parents spend on average $18,260 USD compared to $7,631 […]
QPROPS Tax Changes to your Expat Pension 2017
The 2017 UK budget has seen plenty of tax controversy and pensions, like self employment, did not escape tax invasions. Qualified recognised overseas pension schemes, or QPROPS as it is better known, has arguably been completely overhauled with a 25% tax levied on transfers to QPROPS if you are: In a different country to your […]
Double your Savings Pot if you’re a UAE Expat
Take Advantage of Compound Interest for Best Saving Results If you are an expat in the UAE you can easily double your savings pot if you’re wise with investments and start early. New research from Guardian Wealth Management (GWM) shows how regular savings and compound interest can make your saving pot something special. The example […]
Retire Abroad and Make £200,000 Last Thirty Years
Eight Countries to Retire to Where your Money goes Further There are a lot of benefits to retiring abroad where the cost of living is lower than your home country. Providing you have good insurance products, and that you have a good understanding of what you are covered for, your £200,000 could see you have […]
Why you should be thinking about Retirement and Health in the UAE
The Earlier you Start a Pension the Better your Life in Retirement With the allure of tax free salaries life as an expat in the UAE is appealing. The fact is, however, the more the numbers look favourable in our bank account, the more we tend to empty it. A recent survey in The National […]
UK Expat Frozen Pensions to ‘Thaw’?
UK Expat Pensioners may Receive Redress over Frozen Pension Issues Just over half a million UK expat pensioners may receive some form of payment in respect of frozen pensions. Momentum seems to be shifting in favour of the pensioners following a meeting between Oliver Letwin, Cabinet mister for government policy, and the International Consortium of […]