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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...

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,...

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....

Jan 16, 2023 BY Mike Coady 4 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...