Expat Money Newsletter - January 2016

Your Latest Free-To-Use Money News & Resources

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and welcome to the Expat Money Newsletter for January. 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 healthcare, warning that returning British expats may now be charged for NHS treatment, and reminding expats to make sure their medical needs are catered for wherever they go..

We also bring you the latest and best savings rates for expats and a question and answer feature on whether offshore banking is safe..

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 Healthcare: The Healthy Expat

The internationally mobile need to make sure their health needs are catered for wherever they are, home or abroad. For most expats international medical insurance is vital.

Expat Healthcare: Do You Have To Pay For NHS Treatment?

British expats returning to the UK may find that they will be charged for non-emergency NHS treatment. Find out if this will affect you.

Expat Property Owners Gain From UK Tax Changes

A UK tax change has introduced a ‘family home allowance’, increasing the inheritance tax threshold to a potential £1 million, and possibly benefitting expats.

Expat Money: Your Questions Answered

At expatnetwork.com you’ll find an archive of some of the most frequently asked expat money questions with answers from financial experts. Among the latest questions answered is about how to return money to the UK tax-free.

Best Savings Rates In Expat Banking

The best current offering for sterling offshore savers is Nationwide International’s 1.55%, if you have £25,000 and can give 95 days’ notice of withdrawals. For dollars, Nationwide International pays 1% for $25,000 or more, with instant access. Nationwide International is also best for euros, paying 0.65% for €25,000 or more, again with instant access.

The only way to beat these rates is to lock your money away for longer. If you can leave at least £5,000 untouched for three years then 1.85% annual interest is on offer – once again - from Nationwide International.

Learn More About Expat School Costs

Expats considering where to educate their children need to take the costs of schooling into account. Make an informed choice with these price guidelines.

Read Your Free Expat Living Magazine

The Winter edition of Expat Living magazine is now available to read completely free of charge. You can learn about relocating to Canada and France, the property markets of Spain and Portugal, and much more about the expat experience.

UK Expats: How To Keep Your Vote

British nationals who have been registered to vote in the UK within the last 15 years can register as an overseas elector, to be able to vote in UK Parliamentary General Elections, UK-wide referendums, and European Parliamentary elections.

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