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The cost of raising a child: 0-17 years old
It’s no secret that having children is expensive but you might not realise just how expensive. Whether it’s supporting a child through university or helping them on to the property…

5 Financial Tips for New Parents
Having a baby doesn’t just affect your sleeping pattern, it can also have a significant impact on your bank balance. In fact, raising a child to the age of 18…

Return of Premium Life Insurance – What You Need to Know
Unlike car insurance, life insurance is optional and in today’s market there are plenty of options available. Return of premium life insurance has been around for some time but you would…

How to Remortgage as an Expat
Fixed rate, tracker, standard variable – todays mortgage market has more products than ever and finding the right one requires extensive research. Remortgaging is no different, it requires careful consideration. In a…

How Good Are Buy-to-Let Profits in 2019?
Buy-to-Let (BTL) investors in England and Wales make an average of £80,000 selling on their properties – before tax. And in London, the average pre-tax profit on a sold BTL property…

Should Gen X Be Concerned for their Financial Future?
From baby boomers to Millennials, every generation has different financial needs. Generation X – or Gen X – are the most influential consumers in the UK. This may seem like…

Is it Cheaper to Rent in Dubai or the UK?
At the beginning of Q2 2019, the rental situation could not be more different in Dubai and the UK. In Dubai, rents are set to continue their downward trend. And, in…

6 Months Until Brexit – Where Are We Now?
It’s coming up for 3 years since the first Brexit referendum. The UK has yet to leave the EU and may never do so. Uncertainty continues to prevail. If you are…

Mobile Banking – Where to Save?
An easy way to understand savings apps is to divide them into two main types: 1) “Analyser” apps regularly auto-save an amount that you or the app decides on.  2)…

How Will the New Tax Year Affect Your Pension?
The new UK tax year began a fortnight ago on 6th April 2019. So how will the new tax year affect your pension? Well it's good news. If you receive…

How to Make the Most of Tax-Free Earnings
Expats have plenty of spending options to enjoy – thanks to their earnings being free of taxation from their country of origin. (Except for US expats, notably.) But expats also…