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Stop Expatriate Women Getting the Worst Financial Deal

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Wed, March 17, 2010 - 10:01 am EET

Women traditionally get a much worse deal than men when it comes to long terms savings such as for a pension in retirement – and expatriate women suffer even more – but we have a solution to prevent expat women falling foul of the savings gap…

Managing Money Matters Ahead of and Following Retirement Abroad

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Thu, March 11, 2010 - 3:33 am EET

The key to success in terms of living abroad as an expatriate is getting your money matters right at every step of the way…we show you how easily that can be achieved.…

Proud to be a British Peer But Don’t Make Me Pay UK Tax

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Expat Tax Saving Guide

Tue, March 02, 2010 - 6:40 am EET

At a time when up to 25,000 council jobs are under threat in the UK because of underfunding, it’s been revealed that there are people in power in Britain who have bent the rules relating to tax to help them avoid their tax obligations – is it time to leave this sinking ship of inequality?…

Take Control of Foreign Exchange Money Matters and Trade Currency

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, March 02, 2010 - 5:28 am EET

New developments in the world of international currency exchange mean that now you can take control of your foreign exchange money matters and even trade different currencies online …

Even a Pensions Expert Damns Traditional Onshore Pension Plans

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Wed, February 24, 2010 - 8:04 am EET

An onshore British pensions expert has slammed and slated pensions as a retirement savings vehicle, leaving many expatriates wondering what they should be doing to secure their retirement income ……

Why You Have to Have Personal Advice When it Comes to QROPS

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, February 23, 2010 - 9:06 am EET

Taking a close look at why personalised, independent and qualified advice is critical for anyone considering whether QROPS are right for them…

Here We Go Again – Alleged Government Tax Crackdown on Expats

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Expat Tax Saving Guide

Mon, February 22, 2010 - 7:00 am EET

According to sensationalist headlines in the likes of the Sunday Times, British expats should all now be running scared from the taxman in the UK who’s likely to launch a crackdown on them…

Shelter Offshore’s New Financial Expert Assists Brits Moving to or Living in America

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, February 16, 2010 - 8:57 am EET

Shelter Offshore is pleased to welcome a new expert into the fold – Ian Manwaring of UK2US Wealth is on hand to offer financial advice and wealth management services to British readers planning a relocation to America or British expats already living in the US.…

Can You Avoid the UK Income Tax Rate Increase Without Moving Abroad?

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Expat Tax Saving Guide

Mon, February 15, 2010 - 7:47 am EET

As the UK fast approaches the 6th of April and a new higher rate tax charge, we have teamed up with UK/US tax specialists Frank Hirth to discover what you can do to avoid the 50% income tax rate without having to move abroad…

Seek Investment Alternatives to Your Traditional Pension or Potentially Face Poverty in Retirement

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Mon, February 08, 2010 - 10:35 am EET

Staying onshore or going offshore are no longer the only options you should be considering if you want to safely invest your wealth and protect it against a globally vulnerable economy…

If You Live in Spain or Own Spanish Property You Need to Plan for Spanish Succession Tax!

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Expat Tax Saving Guide

Mon, February 01, 2010 - 8:04 am EET

Explaining why Spanish Succession Tax (SST) is a devastating tax very different to British Inheritance Tax – and how British expats living in Spain and international owners of Spanish property need to plan for it to avoid as much of it as they legally can!…

Should You Buy Property Abroad or Invest Offshore to Make More of Expat Earnings?

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Wed, January 27, 2010 - 8:39 am EET

Is property a better investment asset than equities are, or should a high earning expatriate target a rental property investment abroad for income rather than investing offshore in stocks and shares? We explore these questions with the help of research from Halifax and Barclays.…

British Expats Are Actually LOSING Money With Their Onshore Savings Accounts!

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, January 26, 2010 - 9:10 am EET

Did you know that your UK based instant access savings account could be earning you 0% interest without you even knowing, and that inflation could be eating into your capital – and you call that investing safely?…

Threatening Headlines Not Dampening Appeal of QROPS for Britons Seeking Pension Tax Shelter

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, January 26, 2010 - 8:05 am EET

Scandalous headlines in leading national newspapers undermine the genuine benefits of offshore pensions in a bid to sell copies – however, Britons at home and abroad are aware of the genuine tax benefits of QROPS and are not deterred from moving their money…

Why an Expat’s Wealth Health is MORE Important When They Move Abroad

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Banking & Bank Accounts

Fri, January 22, 2010 - 7:21 am EET

Have you ever thought about the fact that the health of your wealth is more important than ever when you move abroad and become more vulnerable, financially speaking, because you lose any state support system that you could have fallen back on?…

Should I Transfer My Pension into a QROPS?

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Wed, January 20, 2010 - 7:33 am EET

The most frequently asked question of the year so far has been related to expats and would-be overseas retirees asking whether they should transfer their onshore pension pot into a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) – so here we explore the question and its potential answers…

Progressive, Adventurous, Cautious or Secure: Which Type of Expatriate Investor Are You?

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Fri, January 15, 2010 - 8:05 am EET

A guide designed to help you determine what sort of investor you are, how much risk you’re happy to accept and which potential path you should follow towards your offshore or international monetary goals…

QROPS Advice You Must Read if You Value Your Pension!

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Wed, January 13, 2010 - 8:41 am EET

If you, as an expat or would-be overseas retiree, want to make the most of your long-term savings for retirement income, you need to find out all you can about QROPS and your eligibility for this highly advantageous type of pension.…

20% of Expats Have No Idea About Money Management

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Tue, January 12, 2010 - 10:06 am EET

Did you know that up to one in five expatriates have no idea about money management and potentially miss out on massive tax and offshore advantages as a result – it’s a disgrace!…

Why a Pension Might Not be the Best Method of Saving for Your Retirement Abroad

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Savings Accounts & Investment Offshore

Mon, January 11, 2010 - 1:51 pm EET

Did you know that a pension is not always the best method of saving for retirement and that your personal and individual circumstances actually dictate how you would be best advised to save for retirement? This is especially true for expatriates and those wanting to retire abroad……