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Expat exchange rate vs triple lock pension guarantee

A number of the UK’s expats believe that the exchange rate could have more of an impact on their finances than the uncertainty surrounding the triple lock pension guarantee. State Pensions and Triple Lock concerns Expats living in the European Union currently enjoy annual state pension rises, no different to those they’d receive if they […]

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More British seek dual citizenship

Dual citizenship from other EU countries Some pundits blame a lack of faith in Britain’s future for the steep rise in people applying for dual citizenship from other EU countries. Passport officials in Ireland report that in one month, the number of UK-based applications for citizenship has reached the level they would normally expect over […]

Kuwait Expats

Kuwait Expats – driving ban could halt expats

Kuwait Expats – Driving Licences Sometimes when you live and work abroad the laws can suddenly change, putting unexpected hurdles in your path. That’s the case with Kuwait’s proposed driving ban on Kuwait expats receiving permission to drive. MP Safa Al Hashem is calling for a one-year halt on issuing Kuwait driving licences to the […]

brexit as an Expat

How to survive Article 50 Brexit as an expat

Article 50 – Brexit as an Expat On the 28th of March, Prime Minister Theresa May signed Article 50, thereby triggering the beginning of the Brexit process. But what does Brexit as an Expat mean? We’ve discussed what Brexit as an Expat means for expats and prospective expats several times on this blog. However, now […]

Expats Vietnam

Expats Vietnam work-life balance

Expats Vietnam: An expat destination Among the top emerging destinations for expat careers is Vietnam, which is working hard to attract new overseas talent. This exotic Asian country has made rapid progress since making a commitment to major economic reforms thirty years ago, and is developing employee benefits packages for indigenous and new residents as […]

British expats

Is France still a mecca for British expats?

France has one of the largest British expats populations France has one of the largest British expats populations in the world. This led to the popular and picturesque region of Dordogne in southwestern France getting the nickname “Dordogneshire”.  But is it still the idyllic retirement and work destination it once was? We would have to […]

401k

401k Roth IRA Rollover Rules

US Expat moved offshore and still have a 401k based in the US? Already a US expat living offshore and have 401K or Roth IRA. The process of rolling over or transferring your current 401K scheme is now relatively easy with most providers. With offshore scheme provider’s available you can still invest within the US […]