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Retirement planning for UK Expats in Dubai
Retiring early is the dream for most expats in Dubai but the financial reality is few know if they can afford to give up work. For too many years, retirement has been decided by age rather than financial status. As soon as you reached 65, you stopped work and received a state pension. Now…
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Early pension transfers
Sometimes changes at home or work can lead to retirement savers transferring their pensions between providers. If you are considering a switch, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about pension transfers explained. Do I have to leave my pension when I leave a job? No. You can take your pension with…
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How to claim a super DASP as an expat leaving Australia
British expats working in Australia may have payments into a superannuation pension even if they do not intend to retire there. Employers should make the payments for all eligible employees even if they are only temporary residents. On leaving Australia, expats can reclaim this money under the ‘departing Australia superannuation payment’ or DASP. Expats…
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New private pension law?
Expats must wait and see what new laws say before they can work out how much they are likely to get under new private pension laws. Chancellor Philip Hammond heralded new rules with some passing remarks in his autumn statement 2016. No one knows exactly what is on the way – but here is…
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A guide to the pension system in the United Kingdom
Pensions are simple – you save a little money when you are working to pay the bills and to provide some luxuries when you are older and have less income. A pension comes in a few different types. Some are offered by employers and others are self-managed. A personal or workplace pension is in…
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SIPP pension scheme for UK expats in Dubai
Deciding the best way to save for retirement as an expat is not always easy – especially if you may want to return to live in the UK at some time. One of the problems is deciding whether you are a temporary or permanent expat. The definition is of crucial importance as temporary expats…
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