Be careful who you trust with your money
By: DAVID FRANKS financial@portugalresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment planning,
A new year currency forecast
By: DAVID JOHNSON financial@portugalresident.com David is a Director of Halo Financial Lt, a company which provides exceptional exchange rates and foreign exchange information for currency transactions involving migration and overseas
2007 top baby names
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Last year, and for the 13th year running, Jack topped the list as the most popular boys name in England and Wales. Grace was the most
Time to reflect on 2007
By: STEVE RODGERS financial@portugalresident.com WITHIN THE Financial Services profession, now is always a good time to reflect on what has happened over the last 12 months and, more importantly, what
Toilet training, naturally
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Suzy Turner has lived in Portugal for 22 years and works as a freelance writer. As well as putting pen to paper for The Resident’s parenting
Improving parenting skills
By: SUZY TURNER suzy@portugalresident.com Considered to be one of the best countries for raising children, Sweden is aiming to improve its record yet again by offering even more classes to
Looking back at 2007’s key tax issues
By: BILL BLEVINS Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks financial@portugalresident.com Bill Blevins is Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He
End of year fiscal housekeeping
By: DENNIS SWING-GREENE International Fiscal Consultant for euroFINESCO financial@portugalresident.com With 2007 drawing quickly to a close, it is time to think about tidying up your tax affairs before the year
Yearning to fill the emptiness
By MARGARET BROWN JANUARY 6 marked the end of the 12 days of Christmas and was also the beginning of Epiphany. It commemorates the arrival of the Magi (Three Wise
let’s get cooking
By: ROSEMARY LADLE AFTER THE culinary excesses of the festive season and countless resolutions to lose a pound or three, it may not be the best time of year to