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Key Concerns for Expats in Aftermath of Brexit

In the aftermath of the UK leaving the EU there are a few key questions expats throughout Europe are seeking answers to. One of the main worries expats have is their entitlement to continue living in their adoptive country. There is no reason to panic just yet as the vote will not affect your residency status or your current…

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5 Financial Milestones to Reach by the Time You’re 40

Your twenties were a time to explore career and financial investment trade offs against your long-term goals. Your thirties were a time to start planning for your future. Now, you’re in your forties, perhaps that has left you with a higher income, or maybe it has left you wondering about an early retirement. Regardless of your personal circumstances,…

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New EU Rules on Dividing Assets when Divorcing

Numerous European countries are working to end the complicated headache of costly and conflicting inheritance laws affecting cross-border relationships.    It has been announced by the council of the European Union that 18 states are ready to agree a common approach for people embroiled in ‘red tape nightmare’ between different legal systems when divorcing.   New…

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Sleeping Patterns of Highly Successful People

Is lack of sleep really more business productive? Work more, sleep less seems to be the mantra for many successful business people who claim they barely need any sleep to get through their busy working schedules. High profile successful leaders such as Margaret Thatcher and Thomas Edison also claimed they hardly needed any sleep. Donald Trump has…

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Advisers Every Business Owner Should Have on Speed Dial

It’s become distinctly clear over the years that every successful businessmen has four professional key advisers on speed dial. Some are relied upon more than others but they each have a critical role to play keeping the business person focused on the important issues at hand. The Lawyer The reasons for having a trusted attorney are…

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Death Comes to us all

Death comes to us all, but are we prepared financially. Whilst leaving debts paid, family secure etc. are important, there is also the aspect of ensuring affairs are in order, and a will has been written. A recent trial in UK where a will writer was charged with stealing over £300,000 from aged clients. Firstly…