Expatica Global: Finance

Expat Guide

Finance

Understanding your money management options as an expat living abroad can be tricky. From opening a bank account to insuring your family’s home and belongings, it’s important you know which options are right for you. To find out how you can make your money go further, read our guides to managing your finances as an expat.

Banking

International banking International banking

Cross-border international banking for expats

 With more people moving across borders and settling in different countries, the need for cross-border banking options has grown considerably. If you’re looking to transfer money from one country to...

Mobile banking and mobile payments in Europe

Banking from the comfort of your phone? Find out how with our look...

How safe are digital and mobile banking?

With the head-spinning global rise of digital and mobile banking, questions about the...

The difference between traditional and online banks

Traditional banks have had to adapt to keep up with the rapid evolution...

Credit cards in Europe: the perils of plastic

Most European countries use chip-and-PIN for payments, while contactless payments with debit cards...
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Insurance

Private health insurance Private health insurance

Private health insurance: how to choose the best policy for you

 If you’re considering private health insurance, finding the right insurance plan or company can be time-consuming. This guide explains how to choose the right private health insurance for you.

International health insurance: choosing local or expat insurance

International health insurance for expats: how should you choose between local health insurance...

How to choose the best expat health insurance

Expatica’s guide helps you find the best expat health insurance with these five...

Money Management

Investing as a hobby Investing as a hobby

Start investing as a hobby: tips for expats

 Everyone needs a hobby. Some like to play sports, learn a language, or read books; others enjoy making art or music. These days, however, many have started investing as a...

Expert advice on the Bitcoin investment hype

The Bitcoin investment frenzy may have peaked, but great interest remains. Here’s what...

Investing money abroad wisely

Expatica shows how expats can build a successful investment portfolio for long-term capital...

International money transfers: How to send money from the US

Sending money from the United States to another country used to be time-consuming...

International money transfers decoded

To find the best way to transfer money internationally, it’s important to understand...
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Retirement

Retiring abroad Retiring abroad

Retiring abroad: cross-border retirement planning

 It’s a dream for many: after years of hard work, it’s finally time to travel to far-off lands and enjoy retirement without worrying about finances. With some planning beforehand, the...

Portable retirement planning for expats

A globally mobile workforce means that retirement planning requires modern solutions to keep...

QROPS: pension transfers for UK expats

Discover the pros and cons of transferring your UK pension to a QROPS...

Taxes

Filing UK taxes abroad Filing UK taxes abroad

How to file your UK taxes when you live abroad

 We explain what to do when filing UK taxes abroad so those moving overseas can ensure they meet legal requirements and pay any taxes owed.

How to file your Canadian taxes when you live abroad

Leaving Canada for greener pastures? We explain what to do when filing Canadian...

How to file your US taxes when you live abroad

As the annual deadline looms for filing your US tax return, here are...
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