“They are nowhere near as good as they used to be and now that you are an expat, they simply don’t work!”I know this will be hard to hear for some British Expats living in well-known expat locations such as Dubai or Abu Dhabi, but...
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More and more young people are relying on the bank of mum and dad. Between expensive education and skyrocketing house prices in global hotspots, many young adults don’t have a hope of clambering onto the property ladder without assistance. But let’s turn that question around. Should...
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Due to continued demand from expats based in the UAE and the Middle East in general who is considering acquiring a mortgage in the UK, I have created a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that can assist with many of the initial points facing...
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Expatriates & their Taxes Have you moved overseas? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you may be fortunate to be an expat in a low-tax jurisdiction. Congratulations, because taking income tax out of the equation frees up income for you to build a secure financial future.But...
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Do you know the implications of not having financial health? Do you know how to become financially stable? What if you lost your job tomorrow? Nobody wants this, and no one wants to talk about this. Trouble is, it’s our job to bring up these possibilities...
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What are expats in the UAE most concerned about when it comes to their finances?We really wanted to know.You see, our motto is to create personal success stories with you at the very heart of them. To do our job, we needed to know what...
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The expat dream remains very much alive and real amongst Brits, with a series of independent polls and official statistics. This suggests a continued upward trend of UK citizens seeking or actively committing to leaving Britain. With this in mind, and taking an interesting ‘side look’...
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I was recently interviewed to put the case forward that expats need to embrace the idea of financial planning more than their counterparts in their country of origin.Although living abroad usually positively impacts people’s lifestyles, sometimes there are extra layers of complexities, making professional financial...
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Most of us are still able to recall the economic trials and tribulations associated with the financial crisis of 2008. In fact, it is estimated that this worldwide depression cost the United Kingdom alone at least 1.3 million jobs. While there is no doubt that...
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Mike Coady has today launched a further enhanced online presence with exciting new features. The newly upgraded site, available at www.mikecoady.com, offers users a super clean user interface and seamless functionality across all devices.The popular site carries views and insights from Mike as he delivers...
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As has been widely-publicised over the last few years, Europe has been hit by the global recession and ongoing sovereign debt crises. It's no surprise then that the general healthcare benefits that people have come to expect to be available permanently are now being threatened...
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Last Saturday will go down in the deVere-sponsored British Rugby Club of Paris history books. The expat boys were up against RC Clignancourt in the cup final in Domont, and determined to get their hands on the silverware.BRCF got off to a strong start, and...
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Demand from employers for temporary visas for skilled migrants continues to fall in Australia, according to government statistics.The visa, known as subclass 457, has become less popular since 2009 when new criteria were added to the conditions of application.That’s when applicants had to meet minimum...
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