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How does a recession affect your investments?
Brexit chaos, leadership dilemmas and a bruised and battered pound have raised fears that the UK could fall into recession. When the Office for National Statistics released its gross domestic…

What a No-deal Brexit Could Mean For Expat Pensions
Brexit – like it or not, there is no getting away from it. Since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016, it’s a word that has dominated the…

Life Insurance and Trusts Explained
None of us likes to think about our own mortality, but we all want to make sure our loved ones are taken care of when we’re gone. Life insurance provides…

Challenger banks: digital banking in a digital age
Do you remember a time before smartphones? Updating your Facebook status meant getting to a computer, and the term "I'll Google it" wasn't something you did on the go. Nowadays…

How Does Your Pension Affect the Environment?
When you think about doing your bit for the environment, the last thing you probably think of is your pension. The truth is, the companies we invest our pensions into…

Overcoming the Fear of Retirement
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia. Ironically this is the term used to describe those that have a fear of long words. There seems to be a tongue-twisting word to describe every fear imaginable, but what…

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…