6 Top Tips for Surviving Life as a Trailing Spouse
When you first move overseas life can be pretty busy and exciting. You have a whole new city and country to explore, a lot of things to organize and a whole new world at your feet. No doubt the first few weeks will be jam-packed full of sightseeing, arranging day-to-day life and making the city your home but once all the initial excitement wears off, the trailing spouse may suddenly start to question their role in life and wonder what your purpose in this new city is. This can be especially true for the trailing spouse who was previously employed and enjoyed a thriving career at home. Here are six top tips for surviving life as a trailing spouse and making the most of the incredible opportunities that living abroad offers.

Posted: August 02, 2011

New Site Launches for Out of Work Expatriates

Posted: August 02, 2011

9 US Expat Tax Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
The final date of June 15th for the US tax return is fast approaching and if you have yet to complete all the required documentation then now is the time. Here’s some of the common pitfalls associated with expat tax returns and how you can avoid them.

Posted: August 02, 2011

HSBC Severs Ties With Tax Avoiding Expats

Posted: August 02, 2011

What Every Expat Should Understand About Foreign Currency
One of the biggest areas that many expatriates overlook is the effect that foreign currency exchange rates can have on the quality of their lives once they have moved overseas. Currency movements can make a big difference to your earnings potential, cost of living and the value of your savings and it is therefore critical that all expats understand exactly how the currency of the country within which they live has the ability to interact with that of their home country. In this article we take a look at some of the potential currency issues that expats need to be aware of when they move abroad. If you are moving to a country that uses a different currency from that of your home country then there are some risks that you need to be aware of and you need to understand the importance of adequately balancing your income, assets and expenses across the different currencies. The more assets and savings accounts you have, the more difficult this can become.

Posted: August 02, 2011