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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Ground rent-an attractive alternative investment
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 25/11/2012
» The feedback from my two articles on alternative investments was surprisingly enthusiastic. This tells me that investors are actively looking for higher-yielding investment options during the current low fixed-income environment.
The power to make a living is priceless
News, Andrew Wood, Published on 11/11/2012
» The power to make a living is priceless. So why are you not protecting it? Perhaps back home these things are taken for granted. As an expat, you are effectively on your own when you live abroad.
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.
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?