Too good to be true?
Are the investments being offered to you a little too good to be true? We look at some past examples…
Why retirement planning matters at any age
It’s never too early to start retirement planning, but the closer you get, the more it pays to focus on…
How are your savings protected? Bank deposit guarantee schemes
Bank deposit guarantee schemes – EU banks provide a deposit guarantee of up to €100,000, and the UK has a…
Portugal capital gains tax on property
How much Portugal capital gains tax will you be liable for when you sell a property?  Residents are liable to…
The cost of living longer
The cost of living longer can be a concern with today’s increased life expectancy. With retirement potentially lasting decades, how…
What is Spain’s new solidarity tax?
Spain’s solidarity tax on large fortunes is a temporary tax imposed on the wealthiest residents to help the government deal…
Spanish tax – what has changed for 2023?
The Spanish tax regime in 2023 is very different from the UK’s and can be complicated. On first arriving in…
Tax and estate planning in France – is yours up to date for 2023?
Tax and estate planning for living in France is best left in the hands of the experts, providing a holistic…
Spanish taxation in 2023 – How do the changes affect you? (Andalucía version)
What you need to know about Andalucía tax in 2023.  Wealth tax has been abolished and income taxes reduced.  The…
UK autumn budget 2022
Having taken the decision to scrap the previous mini budget released in September, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt released…
Spain’s 2023 budget and tax plans
Spain’s 2023 budget – both the state and autonomous community regional governments have been busy planning their budgets for next…
Understanding UK pensions – 6 key things you need to know
Understanding pensions can be a little difficult with all of the complexities involved. This article briefly clarifies six key things…
Portuguese Draft State Budget 2023
Portuguese finance minister, Fernando Medina, delivered his Draft State Budget for 2023 on 10 October. In terms of taxation, the…
Investing principles for your retirement in Spain
Thinking of investing for your retirement in Spain? We look at some of the principles and strategies you can take…
Events leading up to the UK autumn budget 2022
On 23 September, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng released the UK autumn budget outlining several tax cuts – he has since been…
French 2023 budget and tax update
The French government published its 2023 budget, projet de loi de finances, on 26 September.  This now has to pass…
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