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Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
“The biggest thing we can help clients achieve is peace of mind and clarity in their financial future, both now and in the future,” says James...
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Tax Treaties Have A Direct Impact On You As A UK Expatriate
Many people have heard of double tax treaties, and some may know that the UK has an extremely sophisticated and…
Fonds En Euros
Recently, we have been asked our opinion of Fonds en Euros, which are French Euro funds held by life assurance…
7 Key ?Habits? For A Financially Secure Retirement in Spain
This is the time of year when many British people on holiday fall in love with the Spanish lifestyle and…
An Update On French Wealth Tax
The first round of M. Hollande?s tax reforms have been approved by parliament and have come into effect this year.…
Spain’s Residence Rules
EU, EEA (European Economic Area) and Swiss nationals have the right to reside in Spain for more than three months…
It Is Time Not Timing That Reaps Rewards
?Is this a good time to invest?? This is one of the questions wealth advisers are frequently asked, and the…
How Much Of Your Income Do You Lose In Tax?
If you have ever had the feeling that you spent half your working life just to pay tax, you are…
Your Tax Obligations In Spain. It Is More Important Than Ever To Get It Right
In our experience, many British expatriates living in Spain do not understand where they have to pay tax. They either…
Investor Protection
One question we have been asked over and over again this year is whether savings are safe in a Spanish…
Higher Taxes For Longer?
Taxpayers in Spain started the year knowing their income tax bills were going to rise, with higher earners facing a…
Wealthy Valenciana Residents To Be Hit By Wealth Tax
Last year, the Spanish government reinstated wealth tax by cancelling the 100% credit that had applied since 2008. At the…
Wake Up Call For Tax Evaders
Countries across Europe have been stepping up their fight against tax evasion in order to make sure they receive all…
Taxing Times In Spain
Everyone?s tax bill is going up in Spain this year, and now your cost of living is about to increase…
Bank of England To Inject Another ?50bn Into UK Economy
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced another round of quantitative easing. At its meeting on 5th July the Monetary…
Inflation – The “Kiss Of Death To Savings”
American author and humorist Sam Ewing said that inflation is ?when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you…
The Spanish Banking Bailout And Its Implications For Portugal – Q&As
After the Spanish government finally admitted that it needed help to prevent its banking sector collapsing, at an emergency discussion…
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