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The odds of becoming a centenarian are increasing. Are you prepared for four decades of retirement?

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. A 30-fold increase in centenarians in France France has been in the news recently with its population up in…

UK spring budget 2023: Lifetime Allowance abolished in shock announcement

On 15th March 2023 Jeremy Hunt, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the UK spring budget. We look at the major change to pension allowances that may be of interest to UK expats living in Asia. Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget for 2023 was delivered against a backdrop of relatively poor growth and household incomes…

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Top 5 Tips for Retirement Planning For Expats In Vietnam

A comfortable retirement means having the financial independence to choose how to spend your life without having to worry about whether you have enough to cover your living expenses. To achieve that, you need to have accumulated enough wealth to replace the income you currently get from your employer and/or your business. Adon Beddoes, our…

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Uk Expats – Act Now To Make Up National Insurance Gaps And Secure The Full Uk State Pension

Many UK expatriates are unaware that they remain eligible for a full UK state pension, even after they move overseas. But for some of you time is running out to backpay certain gaps in your National Insurance contributions. You may need to take action now to lock in your eligibility. Trevor Keidan explains. The UK…

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Inflation Is Back: Future-Proofing Your Retirement

Since the global financial crisis of 2008 prices have remained relatively stable in most of the developed world. But now inflation is back and it’s not good news for many retired British expatriates. We take a look at the reasons why and discuss how to future-proof your retirement. Global inflation is rising Since the global…

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UK Pension Holders: Should You Apply For Lifetime Allowance Protections?

The lifetime allowance affects all pension holders in the UK with pensions worth over £1,073,100. If you fit into this category, you might be eligible for tax-saving protections. Carl Turner looks at the options below. What is the lifetime allowance? The lifetime allowance (LTA) is a limit on the amount of pension benefit that can…