Significant UK Budget changes 2016
In his eighth Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced very few changes that are likely to affect expatriates on March 16 2016. The Personal Allowance is increasing
Where should I invest?
Two of the most common questions asked by investors are: “when should I invest?” and “where should I invest?” With regards to the first question, while market volatility can provide
More on the rights of sole traders
This is the fourth in a seven-part series on the self employed in Portugal In recent years, the self-employed have gained more and more rights. Nowadays, as occurs with salaried
Portugal taxation in 2016
It is a time of change here in Portugal, with a new government, but in terms of taxation 2016 is not looking that different from 2015. The tax hikes introduced
What will happen to your legacy?
Many readers are enjoying their retirement years here in Portugal; taking advantage of all the benefits living in the Algarve has to offer. You are reaping the rewards of all
Investor behaviour and opportunities
Most times in life when we are looking to buy something, we view falling prices as a positive factor. If we want to buy a new TV, furniture etc, we
The future of international financial planning
The debate has quietly raged for some time but now it is officially underway. Will the UK stay in or leave the EU? As with any complex issues, the implications
World growth for 2016 is expected to be the slowest in the last 25 years
Global growth, currently estimated at 3.1% in 2015, is projected at 3.4% in 2016 and 3.6% in 2017. However, due to the worst January start since the Great Depression in
When will UK interest rates rise?
Analysts at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) say worry about global markets and a weakening US economy will force the Bank of England to keep the UK interest rate at
Investment markets
It was a dramatic start to the year for investment markets. We saw sharp falls, with markets retreating mainly due to two factors: China and oil prices. At our last