BRITONS are failing to make saving for their old age a priority as they fall into a short-term saving trap, experts have warned. Two in five people think saving for a potential emergency is more important than any other financial milestone. And less than a third...
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Returning to the U.S. can be a tricky proposition if you are not properly prepared. You are on your way back to the United States after being an expat. No matter what takes you back, the first step is always to establish yourself financially and set...
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Look back to the year 2000, and you might understand why so many people are hesitant to put their hard-earned money in the stock market. Many investors have been hurt more than once by investing in equities, and they are having a hard time believing...
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The majority of people plan to retire at 65 and enjoy a financially stable, rewarding lifestyle during their ‘golden’ years. But with so many pension plans available, choosing the right pension plan according to your personal circumstances can be somewhat daunting. It was a heart-breaking story...
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“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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It has proven that word of mouth among friends, colleagues and indeed customers drive more purchases and relationships than any other “purchase” influence. Testimonials and recommendations give you and your business the ability to demonstrate your credibility and expertise. I strongly believe every business owner, leader, manager...
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One of the main costs all parents should bear is education costs. For many families, saving money for a child’s education is a must. Providing that child with the opportunity to learn and grow is just part of taking care of your family. Yet, knowing...
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The longer life expectancy of retirees presents challenges in retirement. The good news? We're living longer. The bad news? We're living longer. Such is the conundrum faced by retirees and their financial advisers. Since 1960, Great Britain's average life expectancy increased to 83.5 for males and 85.9...
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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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Retirement saving goals are often discussed by friends and family, however, the actual goal of how much they need to save for it is generally overlooked. When it comes to retirement, everyone has their own idea of what that will include. For some people, it...
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Following on from my recent blog "Habits of Successful Investors", I believe that Behavioural finance is the study of the psychology that affects financial decision-making. In most situations, emotions play a role in investment decisions. Often, the focus here is on greed or fear, commonly found...
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Luck may be on your side if the biotech shares you just purchased doubles in price because the company announces it has found a cure for cancer. However, luck has very little to do with being a successful investor. Successful investors do not rely on...
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Are you a spender or a saver? The differences between the two can be profound. Savers can be obsessed with their nest egg and will go to great lengths to continue padding it, whether that means skipping vacations, forgoing a night on the town, or...
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What does it mean to be grateful? Most people say they are thankful and grateful for the things they have. Many people realise they are luckier than most others. Yet, we want more. When you take into consideration what it means to be grateful, there...
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Do you understand what an Exceptional Employee is? A recent study of a significant number of business leaders addressed what makes an employee stand out. I can confirm that for me it wasn’t how late someone stayed, or how many qualifications one holds, or even their skill...
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Insuring yourself should be a priority. Unfortunately, it's not always the first thing that people think about when it comes to spending money. Pursuing your dream of owning a home, or whatever else will make you happy, should always be a driving force in your...
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Let’s start with what the Oxford dictionary has to say on the matter. An accreditation is “The action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.” So far so good – and leads us to...
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Incredibly generous offers made to people with “final salary” pensions have continued to convince thousands of savers that swapping the guaranteed income offered by these schemes for a cash lump sum is a serious consideration. Such sky-high “transfer values” are one of the reasons savers are transferring...
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To achieve customer happiness it should always be at the heart of what any business does. I have listed the below top 10 tips on how to successfully achieve customer happiness and implement this across your business. #1: You need to know what's important to the client This...
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Indian expat Narendra Gajria lost his wife, Dh1 million savings blocked in banks If you think you are playing it safe by doing so, then take some time to rethink as experts say otherwise. Take the case of Dubai expat, Narendra Gajria whose Dh1 million was...
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I have published this blog written by Grant Cardone, bestselling author, sales trainer, speaker, and entrepreneur, as I strongly believe that everybody should know how to balance, control and maximise their time spent in both the office and at home. I believe this blog regarding...
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As demand for domestic and international financial advice continues to soar, more must be done to attract young talented individuals into the financial services industry and to prevent advice from becoming exclusively for the wealthiest of those in society. As I was quoted as saying in...
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Now that we understand why so many people retire abroad and understand the important factors to consider when preparing for retirement, I believe that one of the most appealing locations to retire is Switzerland. The most appealing aspect of living and working in Switzerland is the...
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I recently prepared a presentation on the importance of leadership, and I thought it might be beneficial to highlight some of the observations. After all, we’re all learning – or should be – from each other all the time. Being a good leader is essential to...
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