Highlights of the new Local Lodging legislation
Local Lodging has finally come into its own. Known internationally as “self-catering accommodations”, new statutes regulating this business are solely dedicated to the activity in its own right, rather than
Tax authorities warn of fake emails
Malware || Portugal’s tax authority has issued a warning over a fake email being sent out in its name. The mail is designed to plant ‘malware’ in users’ computers. Says
Will UK tax changes affect you?
It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time, to ensure they continue to be effective. This is particularly important for your investment portfolio, but also
Social Security rapidly running out of money for future pensions
The “devil is in the detail”: next year’s budget shows that Social Security will be unable to pay future pensions by 2030. That’s 20 years earlier than the government first
Become a natural at public speaking
A workshop on public speaking led by life coach Ria van Doorn will take place on October 28 at the Hilton Hotel Vilamoura between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. The workshop aims
Clarity on pension reforms
The pensions’ revolution was sprung upon us in March, when George Osborne, the Chancellor, disclosed plans in the budget to liberalise pensions. Here is what we already knew Savers aged
Black day for Lisbon stocks
The day after moneymen in the US went public on warnings of an imminent stock market collapse, trading in Lisbon has hit a new low with losses reported of more
Is cash still king?
So many low risk and cautious investors sit with bated breath and ponder as to when these times of historically low savings rates will end. BES in Portugal has served
UK pension reforms and drawdown
The new pension regime coming into effect on April 6 2015 provides much more flexibility for drawdown pensions. Many people will want to take advantage of this, but it is
Sometimes plain vanilla is best
You’ve invested in equities and bonds, should you now consider alternative assets? You may have seen funds advertised which sound more interesting and seem to offer better returns, such as