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17/02/2009 Expert tips: Financial planning

Expatica financial expert Craig Welsh offers five tips on how to manage your finances effectively, especially if your life and work involves country-hopping.

17/02/2009 How changes to UK pension law can benefit expats

http://panel.expatica.com/img/draw.png Recent changes to UK pension legislation means that many expats can benefit from much greater flexibility at retirement using Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes or QROPS.

04/03/2008 Longer life may mean later retirement

State retirement ages worldwide look set to increase, spurred on by the twin pressures of increasing social security costs and lower mortality rates.

21/09/2006 A guide to retiring in Germany

Germany's famous quality of life attracts many expats who want to retire here. But there are a lot of issues to consider, from health insurance to inheritance tax. We look at what you need to enjoy your retirement in Germany.

19/01/2004 Guide to German social security

Germany's welfare system was once the envy of other nations, but it has been hit by a funding crisis. We set out a guide to the country's social state.

13/01/2004 Relocation: Young at heart

Is international mobility only for young people? In her regular Expatica column, Cultural Clues, Hilly van Swol-Ulbrich answers letters from older readers about their hopes of moving around the world.

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How to move to Germany legally: visas and citizenship

Want to move to Germany but haven’t figured out the details? Check out Expatica’s overview of the German visa and citizenship system.

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Looking for work in Germany: The in depth version

Moving to Germany but still searching for a job? Check out Expatica’s comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of employment in Germany, including information on how to find work, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and labour law.