We are dedicated to sharing our wealth of knowledge and experience with our clients, both existing and prospective, to promote a wider and more accessible understanding of the value of financial services.
Living and working in a foreign country often comes with different challenges and obstacles. One of the more impactful and negative issues is that scammers can look to take advantage of...
As summer holidays draw to a close, it is the time many people focus again on their financial position. We are often asked about our Extended Investments Limited approach to investment management...
The one life skill most people wish they were taught at school is practical financial knowledge, from how to budget, the importance of savings, how taxes work and understanding pensions...
If you follow the financial market news, you will see this is a timely article. If you don’t and are more interested in the Olympics, or getting on with life in general, then this is still useful information that…
There are two important factors that intersect and influence how we view the world, and our investments. First, the constant noise. Whenever we write about investment markets and the…
Ok, so the headline might be a bit misleading. We are not about to advocate for the cheap and fast dopamine hit you get when you buy something. Being stuck on the purchasing, shopping as…
Choosing the right professional to guide you through life’s big decisions requires careful consideration. When you are considering engaging a financial and investment adviser it is important you…
We recently wrote an article stressing the importance for expats in Europe to have their financial foundations in place before considering other aspects of their financial life…
Many of our clients here at Extended Investments Limited are US-connected and most of you in that position have some assets back in the States, in the form of 401k or other employment pensions…
This is a question we are frequently asked- whether one, as an expat living in Europe, should rent or buy, and right here we can give you the definitive answer: it depends. We will expand on…
This article is about one of the most central investment principles, compound interest. Many have heard of compound interest, but its familiarity can mask the power of its application when…
If you are an expat living in The Netherlands, you need to read this. A Supreme Court ruling announced on 6 June 2024, has found against the Dutch tax office, the Belastingdienst, in relation to…
One of the most expensive exercises when it comes to managing money can be when you need to move between currencies. It can be difficult to understand, there are often time constraints, and…
We work with expats and international professionals right across the EU, to ensure their money is working for them, and that their life goals remain on track when living an international life. However, for us to make…
This is an article about fear of loss and how it can impact your financial plan and achieving your goals. If we pause to consider what we have experienced in recent times it is no wonder that some people will be driven by…
Our driving goal is to help people to achieve financial wellbeing. This can mean different things for different people and is why our philosophy is centred around objectives-based advice. This means we focus on what it is…
Whether you’re looking for reading inspiration, tips on flower arranging, or the latest dance craze, TikTok will have channels you can follow. It is perhaps no surprise therefore, that there has been a rise in content…
This time one year ago, the main topic of financial conversation was around inflation. We had seen a spike and the highest rise in inflation in 30 years, as a product of the extensive, and necessary, capital support to…
Isn’t it great when you make a good return on your investments? Then, maybe when you go to cash them in, or maybe when you file your taxes at the end of the year, maybe even both… The government slices off a nice, healthy chunk of your…
Isn’t it great when you make a good return on your investments? Then, maybe when you go to cash them in, or maybe when you file your taxes at the end of the year, maybe even both… The government slices off a nice, healthy chunk of your…
Earth Day is next week, on 22 April. This is a day set as a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging everyone to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
There is always someone on the news or social media willing to speak out about what they ‘know’ is going to happen in the market next. We take a very cynical view of such market fortune tellers and in this article advise caution and a healthy dose of…
The Extended Investments Limited Essential Guide for Americans in Europe, has been updated for 2024 and is now available here on our website. Whether you have just arrived in Europe, or have been here several years, this guide is designed to help…
As an investor, you’ve likely come across the term “diversification” before. You may have even adopted the philosophy of diversification in your portfolio, and it’s a principle at the core of our investment strategy at Black Swan Europe.
When you embark on the journey of working and living outside your home country, one of the changes is that you may view the political and economic events at home somewhat differently. Perhaps with some distance and detachment, feeling that it may be interesting but that it won’t impact you because you are no longer living there.
This article has been written over and over again by economists, advisors, wealth-gurus and finfluencers, but there is often a really important omission that I’m not going to skirt around: The easiest way to save more money is to earn more money.
This year the FTSE 100 index turns 40. Over the last four decades, it’s become a way to measure the performance of the UK stock market. During that time there have been highs that investors no doubt celebrated, and lows that serve as a reminder…
This year the FTSE 100 index turns 40. Over the last four decades, it’s become a way to measure the performance of the UK stock market. During that time there have been highs that investors no doubt celebrated, and lows that serve as a reminder…
When you’re making purchasing decisions, cost can be an important factor, but value is often just as crucial. Value is even more important when it comes to getting financial advice, and investing. Balancing cost and value in your financial plan…
What is a pension gap? Why is it important? What can I do about it? We address all these points with some practical information in this article. An essential short read for all expats living in Europe...