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Saudi Aramco Pension

Saudi Aramco Pension Schemes | Which is best

Saudi Aramco Pension Scheme Which Scheme is best for you… About Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. Over the past 80 years, they have become a world leader in hydrocarbons exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing. Saudi […]

Retiring Abroad

Three things to think about when you retire abroad

Check out our top three considerations for expat retirees: For many of us, jetting off to warmer climes on our retirement is the ultimate dream; and it’s one that’s very achievable for many of us. With property less expensive in many parts of Europe and cheap flights abounding, a retirement in the sun could be […]

Africa for expats

Nigeria or South Africa? Which is best for expats?

Africa for expats,  Nigeria or South Africa? Here’s what you should know before making a decision… Not only is Africa rich with culture and history it has, as a whole, has seen impressive economic growth and advances in political stability in recent years. Making Africa for expats an ideal place to explore opportunity. But, when it […]

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Retirement Plans for Expat Teachers

Retirement planning for expat teachers Retirement planning for expat teachers has always been something of a minefield. Whilst the joys of travelling the world teaching to a multicultural diverse group of young people can be great, there are many difficult factors to navigate. An expatriate will have to consider currency, country jurisdictions, ability to withdraw […]

Brunei

Moving to Brunei with your family?

Moving abroad with your family? How about Moving to Brunei… Most people have heard of Brunei however very few could place it on a map. Yet there are currently around 160,000 expats residing there, making up 40% of the total population. Is moving to Brunei a good idea? For those that visit, they would find the […]

exchange rate

getting the best exchange value for sterling

If you are a British expat and you have money regularly paid into your UK bank, you will probably need to transfer it to your country of residence and have it converted into whatever the local currency is. So, if for example, you are living in Spain, then in order to spend your transferred money, […]

australia partner visa

Partner Visa – your ticket to Australian residency

Your ticket to Australia may involve a partner visa… Australia is one of the most popular countries chosen by would-be migrants thanks to its climate, lifestyle, and career opportunities. One way of gaining Aussie citizenship is through a partner visa. Read on for a quick overview of what’s required. What defines a ‘partner’? For someone […]

expat savings

Savings options for Expats – What are your options?

How to save money as an expat? Savings options for expats of every demographic! For the majority, the dream of moving abroad for work is exactly that, a dream. But for others, great weather, quality of life and substantial earnings is enough for them to make the leap. Most have great intentions to put away […]

carte de sejour

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France ?

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France? As an expat in France who hasn’t quite mastered the beautiful language of love, even the simplest of tasks can become eventful. With Brexit looming, for the large number of expats who have become resident in France, the tide is changing. From 2019 it is likely that if […]

bordeaux expats

Bordeaux expats – Why is it loved so much?

Bordeaux is not just perfect for expats but for anyone with a love of the good life! Having just won the prestigious Lonely Planet’s guide top pick for 2017, the 9th largest city in France, known as “Little Paris” has an ever-increasing list of reasons to not only visit but move and live there. So […]