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Retirement planning for UK expats in Australia

  Most expats would love to take an early retirement in Australia, but few have the financial plans in place to let them live the dream. The result is expats who could afford to retire carry on working, while others give up work too soon and exhaust savings which should last them in to their…

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Retirement planning for UK expats

  Most expats hope to gather enough from their savings and investments to retire early. To help make that life-changing decision about the best time to give up work – and to see if you can afford to so – here are some points that you need to think about. The first step is looking…

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How much will I get under new private pension law?

  How much a private pension pays is in the control of a retirement saver. The amount depends on the answers to two key questions: How much cash will I need when I retire? How much do I need to save to pay the retirement income I want? There is no right or wrong answer…

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What are the main British pensions?

  The British pension system is designed to give retirement savers choice over how they put money aside for their retirement. The options often depend on how a saver is employed and who they work for. Although everyone can qualify for a state pension, retirement saving is offered in several ways and some savers have…

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How much will my SIPP pension pay in retirement?

  Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP) are popular with retirement savers who want to take control of their investments. UK personal pensions limit the choice of investments to a list of approved funds looked after for the saver by a professional manager. With a SIPP, the saver can opt for managed funds or take full…

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Retirement planning mistakes made by expats

  Moving overseas and starting a new life as an expat in an exotic location is exciting. The first few weeks or months are a honeymoon period and the thrill of exploring a new home is enthralling and sometimes expensive as you act like a tourist rather than a seasoned Brit abroad. It’s worth setting…

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