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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……

5 Offshore Money Basics for New Expats

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

Wed, January 06, 2010 - 8:12 am EET

An accessible and comprehensive guide to everything from tax matters to making the most of your money once you move abroad, from international banking to currency transfers……

How to Protect Yourself and Your Wealth from Offshore Investment Scams

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

Mon, January 04, 2010 - 10:03 am EET

A timely and comprehensive guide to a) protecting yourself and your wealth from international investment scams and b) finding the best advice available for you and your money offshore……

Offshore Tax Dodgers to Face Even Bigger Fines in 2011

Article filed under: Offshore Banking and Savings Guides » Offshore Tax Havens Update

Mon, December 21, 2009 - 9:20 am EET

The UK tax amnesty has been extended, but miss it and you face even higher fines of up to 200% for the deliberate avoidance of your British tax obligations through the use of offshore solutions…

Abbey Financial Solutions Testimonials Speak Volumes

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

Fri, December 18, 2009 - 8:46 am EET

If you’re wondering why Shelter Offshore choose to associate with certain solutions providers such as Abbey Financial Solutions for example, here are client/reader testimonials telling you exactly why the company’s so highly rated…

Who Are Abbey Financial Solutions?

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

Wed, December 16, 2009 - 8:24 am EET

We’re sometimes asked to explain why we recommend someone speaks to a service provider such as Abbey Financial Solutions when they’re seeking ‘best advice’ offshore, so let us explain how we pick those we recommend…

What if 70% Tax Becomes a Reality for High Achievers in UK?

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

Tue, December 08, 2009 - 10:44 am EET

The pre-Budget Report is due out in the UK tomorrow and there’s talk tax will rise to an unpalatable 70% - experts warn a brain drain of unprecedented levels would follow……

Christmas is a Great Time to Get a Better Offshore Banking Deal

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

Tue, December 01, 2009 - 11:56 am EET

Whilst others are concentrating on spending every penny they have to enjoy an indulgent Christmas, those of us who want to have a bit left over may well find that now is the best time to haggle hard for better returns on our money…

We Urge Women Expats to Take Charge of Their Financial Future

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

Tue, December 01, 2009 - 8:56 am EET

Female expatriates are failing to make the most of their time abroad and some are even relying on their partner to save towards their retirement – it’s just not on girls. We have to take control of our own financial future!…