Expat Money Newsletter - December 2015

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Welcome to the Expat Money Newsletter for December. We are once again focusing on the personal financial affairs that matter to you as an expat, or would-be expat.

In this month’s edition we focus on expat wealth management, with studies into how to bring together retirement savings and how to plan for financial fitness.

We also bring you the latest and best savings rates for expats and guidance on new taxes if you have property in the UK.

I hope you enjoy this newsletter. I welcome your thoughts on other topics you would like us to cover. Or do you have your own tale to tell or question to ask about expat money? Let me know.

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Iain Yule

Editorial Director
Expat Network
iain@expatnetwork.com

Expat Wealth Management: Saving For Retirement

Many expats may find themselves faced with a jumble of retirement savings gathered during a globally mobile career. Many may also have UK-based savings to which they contributed before leaving the UK, and which have now been frozen. How does the expat bring this together into a sensible wealth plan?

Expat Wealth Management: New Financial Fitness Guide

A new guide aims to help expats wherever they are in the world with guidance on managing financial ambitions, simple budgeting tips, understanding personal net worth, managing expensive debt, designing an investment strategy and how to make the most of trust funds.

UK Property Tax Changes Affect Expats

Revision of stamp duty and capital gains tax rules means that expats with property in the UK may be adversely affected. Make sure you are up to speed with the new rules.

What Happens If Britain Leaves The EU?

Over two million British expats live elsewhere in the European Union. What happens to them if a referendum result means that Britain leaves the EU?

Considering Hong Kong?

If you are thinking of a long-term stay in Asia you may consider buying property in Hong Kong. But there are certain procedures you must follow when buying in Hong Kong and some pitfalls to avoid, so read our expert guide.

Where Should Expats In The USA Put Pensions?

British expats resident in the US may be tempted to place their retirement savings in overseas pension schemes. But would they be better off with a UK-based scheme?

Expat Healthcare Options

Having joined the millions of others around the world who’ve taken the huge step in life to relocate to a new country, it’s important to secure peace of mind in as many aspects of your new life as possible.

Best Savings Rates In Expat Banking

Yet again in the absence of changes to UK base interest rates, the best offering for sterling offshore savers is Skipton International’s 1.75%, if you have £10,000 and can give 150 days’ notice of withdrawals. But higher rates may be available.

Read Your Free Expat Living Magazine

The Autumn edition of Expat Living magazine is now available to read completely free of charge.

You can learn about relocating to United Arab Emirates and New Zealand and gain insight into how offshore banking works.

Expats: Reunite With Family And Win Up To £30,000!

The 5 Star Family Reunion is the BBC One Saturday night lottery game show that gives a UK family and their overseas relatives the opportunity to get back together and win a reunion of a lifetime. But it gets better – because as well as this, they could also be in with a chance of winning up to £30,000!

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