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In April 2023, France’s national statistics office, INSEE, released figures showing that France has 30 times more centenarians than in 1975. With the odds of reaching 100 increasing, a solid retirement plan is essential for everyone. 30-fold increase in centenarians in France France has been in the news recently with its population up in arms…
With inflation on the rise around the globe, could your cash deposits be better protected? Cash is king. Or is it? With all the savings and investment products on the market these days, it’s surprising just how many people adhere to the ‘cash is king’ mantra. They feel that holding cash in the bank is…
Many expats rely on corporate medical plans offered as part of their salary package but, as a close friend recently discovered, these can be very basic. Here is a cautionary tale on relying on a corporate policy. A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. That was the bad news. The good news…
This week thousands of new undergraduates in the UK are starting university. Many are frightened at just how much their degree is going to cost but research shows that a university education is worth the money. Parents can ease the burden by planning ahead. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has just released…
INSURANCE
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Many expats rely on corporate medical plans offered as part of their salary package but, as a close friend recently discovered, these can be very basic. Here is a cautionary tale on relying on a corporate policy. A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. That was the bad news. The good news…
Health insurance should be high up the list of financial priorities for expats living in Asia. You and your family are unlikely to be eligible for free treatment in the country in which you are resident and will find the cost of medical treatment very high if you don’t have a comprehensive medical insurance policy.…
1st June is the United Nations Global Day of Parents, highlighting the critical role parents play in raising children. The day is dedicated to appreciating parents everywhere for their ‘selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.’. We look at what that commitment looks like in financial terms. Life transitions always…
RETIREMENT PLANNING
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In April 2023, France’s national statistics office, INSEE, released figures showing that France has 30 times more centenarians than in 1975. With the odds of reaching 100 increasing, a solid retirement plan is essential for everyone. 30-fold increase in centenarians in France France has been in the news recently with its population up in arms…
South Africans living abroad are understandably looking at their options in the light of proposed changes to rules regarding the taxation of retirement funds upon emigration in 2022 South African expatriates are already subject to a so-called ‘exit tax’ when they become resident abroad, but the National Treasury plans to introduce an additional tax on…
24th July is International Self-Care Day which promotes self-care as a vital foundation of health. Financial planning may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of self-care but we know that financial problems can take a huge toll on our mental and physical health. Getting your finances in order significantly…
