Mar 5, 2024 BY Mike Coady 12 MIN READ

South African Expat Tax Update 2024

South African expatriates should not only understand the newly implemented 2023/2024 tax laws, which aim at taxing their...

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Mar 4, 2024 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

British Expats – please cancel your Premium Bonds now!!

“They are nowhere near as good as they used to be and now that you are an expat,...

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why your not saving?
Feb 8, 2023 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Why aren’t you saving? Understanding the consequences

Waiting to start saving for retirement? You’re not alone. According to a survey from the Employee Benefit Research...

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children custody, expat
Jan 20, 2023 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Think custody of kids is automatic as an expat? Think again!

It’s sometimes necessary to talk about topics that are not exactly financial planning related but are very much...

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children
Oct 26, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Should you be bailing out your adult children?

More and more young people are relying on the bank of mum and dad. Between expensive education and...

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Oct 6, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Why staying in cash carries risks

Look back to the year 2000, and you might understand why so many people are hesitant to put...

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choosing right pension plan
Sep 22, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

The importance of choosing the right pension plan

The majority of people plan to retire at 65 and enjoy a financially stable, rewarding lifestyle during their...

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Education costs savings
Sep 20, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

EXPATS – How much should we be saving for our children’s education?

One of the main costs all parents should bear is education costs. For many families, saving money for...

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saving for retirement
Sep 16, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Retirement saving goals: What should yours be?

Retirement saving goals are often discussed by friends and family, however, the actual goal of how much you...

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Expat saver advice
Sep 15, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

The advantages of being an expat saver

One would think that if someone is travelling and working overseas for much of his or her career,...

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Aug 25, 2022 BY Mike Coady 5 MIN READ

Why a life folder is critical to any succession planning

If the unthinkable should ever happen, in a time of trauma and grieving, would your loved ones know...

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insurance cover
Aug 24, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Always opt for insurance cover

Insurance cover, and more importantly, the right insurance cover is a necessity in today's world. If I asked...

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customer loyalty
Aug 19, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Gaining customer loyalty means going the extra mile

Recently, I’ve been discussing with my team and also my clients the importance of obtaining and maintaining customer...

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Expat mortgages in the UAE
Aug 18, 2022 BY Mike Coady 5 MIN READ

Expat Mortgages in Dubai: 15 Questions Answered

Due to continued demand from expats based in the UAE and the Middle East in general who is...

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Aug 16, 2022 BY Mike Coady 6 MIN READ

10 money mistakes anyone can make

The habits you form now will affect you for the rest of your life. Understanding the most common...

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what are the levels of stress
Aug 12, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

How can stress affect your health…?

How stress levels are measured? “Stress is when you wake up screaming and you realise you haven’t fallen...

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thinking about retirement
Aug 2, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

When’s the ideal time to start thinking about retirement?

Thinking about retirement already? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re an expatriate in a low-tax jurisdiction. Lower...

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international financial services
Jul 29, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Mike Coady talks strategic changes in international financial services

Financial advisers and wealth management firms are working in an evolving industry that constantly responds to international financial...

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importance of saving for long term
Jul 27, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

The importance of saving for the long term

You'll save it tomorrow. Saving for the long term often seems unnecessary in the present, or there is...

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How to be a millionaire
Jul 26, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

What does it take to become a millionaire from saving?

It’s time to invest. But, do you ask yourself 'how will I become a millionaire'? If you want...

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financial advice in dubai
Jul 21, 2022 BY Mike Coady 5 MIN READ

Financial Advice in Dubai: Some Basic Suggestions and Guidelines

Dubai is by far one of the most economically lucrative cities on the planet. It, therefore, stands to...

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how to plan sensibly for retirement
Jul 20, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Being ‘money aware’: How to plan sensibly for retirement

"Why do people spend on annual holidays rather than save for their retirement" I believe it would be...

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Jul 20, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Retirement investment patterns: How to stay retired

Retirement investment is something often overlooked by people who are getting close to retirement. If you are like...

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financial advice
Jul 15, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Direct investing vs active financial advice

Further to a previous blog, I released, "Why relationships are so important to financial advice" I believe it...

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how to invest
Jul 13, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Not being in the market can be costly!

Are you in the market? If you are not investing in the stock market, you could be losing...

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