Retirement in Spain – 8 key steps to take before and after your move
Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to…
The results of the UK general election.
All change at Downing Street, but what about tax and pensions?
For the UK general election, tax and pensions are the focus of many expatriates. But, what changes can we expect…
To QROPS or not to QROPS in France
Have you heard about the benefits of QROPS in France? You’ve come to the end of your working life and…
UK General Election – how the result could impact tax and pensions
With the UK General Election fast approaching, we look at the tax and pension elements contained in the Conservative and…
Protect your pensions and retirement savings for the long-term
Protecting your pensions and savings is essential to safeguarding the money you have set aside for a comfortable retirement. Here,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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