Transferring a final salary pension to QROPS is generically recommended by many websites encouraging expats highlighting positive reasons to transfer. However, much of the information is either confused or selective …
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Free QROPS Review
Can you not help being curious at the idea of a “free QROPS review”, even though you question the possible value of something if there is no cost? If the …
Are QROPS a Good Idea?
Are QROPS a good idea? Let’s start by looking at the QROPS list. Not all schemes choose to be on this public listing, so you will need to check …
Top draw investments and kitchen knives!
How do you choose a top draw investment? In many instances it will be similar to buying a kitchen knife, and the varied results are almost certainly similar. Why? I …
My Plane is on Fire – What Should I Do | Expat Advice
The scenario is simple – you are sitting on the tarmac at a UK airport about to fly to some lovely far off destination like South Africa. Gazing out the …
Review Your Shell Pension Scheme
The Shell Pension Scheme; if you are a Shell or an ex-Shell employee you may wish to review your Shell Pension Scheme . The review should be based on the …
Review your BP Pension Scheme
This article tackles the best options, and what to avoid, when you review your BP Pension Scheme. It considers QROPS, SIPP or alternatives, and what should you look out for? …
Fear of Retirement
Image by wayhomestudio on Freepik Fear of the unknown can be addressed by making a plan. Fear of retirement is now one of life’s top stress-inducing events. For people who …
Are European Banks Really Stronger Than Their U.S. Rivals?
According to officials and analysts speaking at the Institute of International Finance conference in Brussels last week, European banks are looking stronger and more attractive than their U.S. counterparts on …