Common wisdom says real assets are the best way to combat rises in the cost of living. Common wisdom also says the best real assets are gold and property. All you need to do is pick one? But which do you choose? Spoiler alert: For
Read moreRenting out property continues to offer an excellent return for millions of people in the UK. Most are ordinary folk who earn extra income from renting out one or two properties, with few having larger rental property portfolios. There are about 2.75m unincorporated private landlords
Read moreCan you use bonds for your savings? More specifically can you use a bond ETF to take care of your savings need. Because if you can life might just become a whole lot simpler. Particularly for expats. Why? One place for your money all the
Read moreIt’s an all too familiar scene for many sole traders, landlords and other Self Assessment taxpayers. Despite leaving it until a week or two before the online-filing deadline on 31 January, you’re not too worried about completing your Self Assessment tax return. What could possibly
Read moreEverybody knows property investment is a great way to grow your wealth. But should you put your money into a fund or an actual property? This week, I’m going to explain why most people should avoid investing in one of the above altogether. Let’s get
Read moreIf you want to know when you can retire you’ve come to the right place. Our retirement calculator simplifies savings and investment goals, but most importantly it tells you how long you have remaining before the big day. Simply enter a few numbers and we’ll
Read moreMany UK expats buy property back home. Some are homes for the future, others are for holidays, but more likely homes become investments and even pensions. The right property in the right location can increase in value and provide income for retirement. Sure, both capital
Read moreThis week Mike from from GoSimpleTax gives us the lowdown on landlord pest control. It’s one of those scenarios that landlords dread: an unexpected phone call, email or text from a tenant to deliver news of unwanted guests aka pests! Sometimes they’re furry; some have
Read moreAre money market funds the best way to save for expats? Spoiler alert! They just might be. This week we are going to take a deep dive into all things related to these alternative savings vehicles but here’s a quick summary: They are about as
Read moreMore than 120,000 expat Brits are reported to live in Dubai, the UAE’s second-largest emirate (Abu Dhabi is the biggest). Many are attracted by Dubai’s sunny climate, as well as its family-centred, clean and safe environment (serious crime is almost non-existent). The beaches are beautiful,
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