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Young expats need to take an interest
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 27/10/2013
» Financial planning for the young expat _ what does this really mean? The last Net Worth column on this subject stimulated a number of queries. Most of these revolved around the practicalities or creating financial reserves and their use during retirement.
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Balancing debt with investment and tax advantages
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 18/08/2013
» It pays to consider your options carefully when you have the opportunity to repay debt. Depending on your tax and investment situation, a careful analysis may yield surprising results.
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UK private pension transfersthe final pieces of the puzzle
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/06/2013
» This last of three articles on United Kingdom pension transfers will analyse the pros and cons of domestic versus offshore pension choices and provide the final pieces to a complex jigsaw of transfer options available to expats today.
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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.
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Do you really understand your investments?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/04/2013
» Many expat investors believe they are well informed when in reality they would have a difficult time explaining the risks and opportunities of investments they have made. Why? Do we believe we know it all just because a quick Google search throws up a plethora of information?
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Energy investing - the next frontier?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 14/04/2013
» Black or transparent gold for you _ and a silver lining? Fossil fuel commodities such as oil and natural gas may be just the ticket for investors looking for a high return in a low-yield environment. But beware of the inherent volatility in these risky assets.
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Renouncing your US citizenship for tax advantages? Think carefully
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 28/04/2013
» Is there an argument for renouncing your US citizenship as a tax-saving strategy? In the vast majority of cases, no; such a move would be impractical. But for a small number of US expats it might be worth considering.
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Options are open for expats seeking property finance
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 16/12/2012
» When buying property in Asia, expats have limited access to traditional financing options such as mortgages. However, there are viable alternatives to consider, depending on the property.
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Alternative ideas for more adventurous investors
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 28/10/2012
» If you have an offshore personal portfolio bond (OPPB), most of these options are available to you within your current structure. If you have an existing trust, the good news is that these assets can be placed within the OPPB without your having to make fresh investments outside the trust.
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Understanding why you should consider life insurance
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 04/11/2012
» Do you need life insurance? Not everyone does. But more often than not, people have never given this question proper consideration. Here are some reasons why you should give it serious thought.
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