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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Quality control
May 3, 2023 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Let’s learn quality control from manufacturing

Let’s learn quality control from manufacturing I’ve gone on record before saying the quality is never an accident....

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Jan 16, 2023 BY Mike Coady 5 MIN READ

Key mistakes people make when trying to become wealthy

As I have often said before, we all have the same possibilities and opportunities in life. So, the...

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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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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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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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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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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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credit score
Aug 11, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

How Do Brits Improve Their Credit Score?

Let's talk about how you can improve your credit score... that said, before you start working on your...

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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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How banks profit from savings accounts
Jul 29, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

How do banks profit from savings accounts?

How does your bank profit from savings accounts? Ever wonder why a bank pays you interest for the...

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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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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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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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Good Relationship with Financial Adviser
Jul 14, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Why relationships are so important to financial advice

When you are considering investing your money, having a solid relationship with a financial adviser is not only...

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expat tax
Jul 12, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Expatriates: Taxes will still be there when you return home

Expatriates & their Taxes Have you moved overseas? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you may be fortunate...

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Grow Your Wealth
Jun 30, 2022 BY Mike Coady 8 MIN READ

The truth about the psychology of saving and spending

As previously mentioned in my blog "Spenders vs. Savers: How they can meet in the middle", I mentioned...

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spenders vs savers
Jun 30, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Spenders vs. Savers: Let’s meet in the middle

Are you a spender or a saver? The differences between the two can be profound. Savers can be...

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investment decisions
Jun 21, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

How do you balance return vs risk?

Making the right investment decisions is something you can only properly do by fully understanding your own personal...

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how to pay off debt
Jun 17, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

5 Excellent Reasons to start tackling your debt TODAY!

How to pay off debt is one of the most common questions I get asked as an adviser....

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Investment Tips
Jun 16, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

3 simple investment tips to avoid mistakes

Investment tips on how to avoid these 3 mistakes Oh, the stock market is on a downturn. Quick,...

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money in bank
Jun 6, 2022 BY Mike Coady 3 MIN READ

Why the banks are guaranteed to lose us money

Where do you put your money? If you are like many people, you believe the safest, easiest option...

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money causes stress
Jun 1, 2022 BY Mike Coady 4 MIN READ

Money causes stress… do you know why?

Money causes stress. It's a fact of life. I believe money issues are the number one worry of...

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