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Essential expat health care
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 04/08/2013
» The majority of comments and inquiries from my last Net Worth article on expat pitfalls related to medical insurance. I note this with some interest as medical or health insurance tends to be a subject that expats love to hate, and certainly hate to think about. But it is something you should seriously evaluate.
Managing UK private pension transfers
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/07/2013
» Although the last "Networth" column was intended to be the final in the series on UK private pension transfers, there have been many questions relating to some aspects of this important part of expat pension planning.
Expats need to keep an eye on UK pension transition
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 24/02/2013
» The proposed new UK state pension overhaul will introduce a flat-rate pension for everyone. How will that work in practice for British expats who are now living in Thailand and elsewhere? Some will be adversely affected while others will experience a pleasant surprise.
Ignoring medical insurance could be a grave mistake
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 16/09/2012
» Medical insurance is a wise form of insurance protection, for yourself and those dependent on you. For a fraction of the price you would otherwise have to pay, you get peace of mind and protection against a serious downside. Have you ever contemplated how you would survive financially if you were to have medical problems?
The realities of medical insurance for expatriates
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/09/2012
» Thanks for all the feedback from last week's "Net Worth" on the perils of ignoring medical insurance. Congratulations if you have crossed the line and are seriously looking at protection. Now let's look at some of the practicalities we need to think about. Readers have raised some interesting questions. Here are some of the most talked-about issues.
Will latest bank scandal hit expatriate pockets?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 15/07/2012
» Late last month a new banking scandal was revealed, one that may have far wider implications to our banking system than we can yet imagine. Although the story has quieted down somewhat, it could be that we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg? How might you be affected as an expat?
Breathing new life into neglected investments
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 22/04/2012
» Expatriates are often investors out of necessity but are rarely cared for in the way they would be back in their home countries. The vast majority of expats get the bug and become lifelong travellers once they have been living and working abroad for a few years, whereas others become expats upon retirement.
Dealing with the taxman after death
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 01/04/2012
» Last week, we addressed trusts and how they can be useful to many expats. They preclude unwanted prying eyes and predators from viewing and attacking our assets during our lifetimes and after we pass and ensure that we have provided a future for loved ones.