The Multibanco machine swallowed my card! What to do?
The Multibanco system has been around for 35 years and continues to be a widely used resource by those who resort to the most varied banking movements in Portugal. Despite
What are the ‘sausage wars’, and what do they mean for British expats living in Portugal?
The pound-to-euro rate has had its ups and downs during the second week of June. After remaining relatively stable through Monday to Tuesday (trading at circa the 1.162 mark), it
Exceptional instalment payment scheme of Social Security contribution debts
The State Budget Law for 2021 – Law 75-B/2020, of December 31 – approved an exceptional payment system in instalments for Social Security debts. On April 7, 2021, Ordinance 80/2021
The pound-to-euro exchange rate in the first week of June. And what it means for British expats
Sponsored Content It’s been an interesting week for most major currencies. As countries begin to reopen their societies, consumer demand is unleashed and manufacturing numbers increase, we’re seeing economies around
Why chasing star performers won’t guarantee investment success
While it may be tempting to choose investments based on past performance, this tactic rarely works in the long term. So, how can you put your best foot forward as
A warning from Down Under on the perils of chasing the dragon’s money
Australia’s once-close ties with China have fractured and its citizens are being told to prepare for war as China becomes increasingly aggressive. Portugal is one of Europe’s largest per capita
Should you keep hold of UK investments in Portugal?
Expatriates often prefer to keep UK investments like Premium Bonds, ISAs, savings accounts, bonds and shares, but do they make financial sense for residents of Portugal? However well we have
What’s going on with GBP recently? And how will it impact you as a British expat?
Sponsored Content Last week, we talked about how the Great British pound outperformed many global currencies. The reasons for this were the Bank of England’s announcement that it would ease
What’s happened to the pound this week? A guide for British expats
Sterling has had a volatile first few months of the year, to say the least. After a steady run of strength against most major currencies leading up to April, GBP
US taxpayers automatically qualify for filing postponement
Taxation of US citizens The US government imposes income tax on US persons based on their worldwide income, not residency. The following are considered to be US persons for tax