Category Archives: General financial information

How to save money on your currency transfers

Posted on October 27, 2018 by

Most expats have a need to move money between currencies and it makes sense to find a way to do this securely, easily and where you can save money. The online services offered by retail banks are rarely competitive and … Continue reading →

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Credit cards – friend or foe?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by

Credit cards are a fact of modern life but are they friend or foe? Should you have one, or are they to be avoided? When used sensibly and responsibly they can be a useful tool with benefits but too often … Continue reading →

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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

The days of most expats having their children’s school fees paid for them are gone and even if you have an education allowance as part of your salary package it will stop once they finish secondary school. If they then … Continue reading →

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Teenagers & Money – 10 useful tips

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

There is no doubt that many youngsters leaving school this summer are lacking in practical knowledge about their finances. It is important to have some financial knowledge to safely negotiate the adult world so here are some points that every … Continue reading →

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Have you forgotten or lost a UK pension?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

This may sound like a silly question but research from a major British insurance company has shown that up there are up to 2.5 million forgotten UK pension plans.  Furthermore, the UK government estimates that the size of these forgotten … Continue reading →

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Are your funds in the dog house?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

It is estimated that in the UK alone some £8 billion is languishing in under-performing investment funds. Add all the money in offshore funds and other jurisdictions and the number is worryingly large. These poorly performing funds, known as dogs, … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Your financial priorities

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities. You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to … Continue reading →

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