Financial planning for France in 2024
Here we are, at the start of the new year, wondering what it will bring.  The last few years have…
Review your financial planning for 2024
Is your financial planning up-to-date for 2024? Take a little time now to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and…
The UK Autumn Statement. What does it mean for pensions and tax?
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on 22 November. For UK residents the good news was…
As we say goodbye to one UK pension allowance, two new ones replace it.
The pensions Lifetime Allowance and resulting tax charges were abolished under the UK’s 2023 spring budget.  This was good news…
Pensions and taxes – What you need to know in Cyprus
How much tax will you pay on your UK pensions in Cyprus?  Cyprus offers a favourable tax regime for foreign…
Taking your UK pension in Spain – tax and advisory issues to be aware of
When taking your UK pension in Spain you need to explore the options available to you as an expatriate and…
The new UK tax year – lifetime allowance abolished and other tax updates
The UK tax year started on 6 April, so how will this impact your pocket? UK tax changes can affect…
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…
Pensions and taxes – what you need to know in France
It is important to understand how your UK pensions are taxed when living in France. In fact, you may have…
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…
UK Spring Budget 2023 – the pensions lifetime allowance is abolished
The surprise announcement that the UK pensions lifetime allowance is being abolished was welcome news for those with larger pensions…
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…
The UK State Pensions and voluntary National Insurance contributions – changes from 2023.
We recommend that anyone under the UK State Pension age check their entitlement before July this year.  From 1 August…
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…
Essential steps to take before and after retiring to France
Retiring to France can present a long list of jobs to get through in the process. While there are immediate…
Take control of your finances in an uncertain world
Take steps to control your financial future.  For peace of mind, it’s worth spending a bit of time to review…
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