We have written before about the temptation and false sense of safety that comes from following what everyone else appears to be doing when it comes to investing, by putting your money in an investment that has just increased in value.

A detail buried in the Australian federal Government annual budget last week, has been uncovered and published in the Australian Financial Review by Emma Connors, and is causing angst among the Australian expatriate community…

According to Eurostat, life expectancy at birth in the EU increased by 2 years for women and 2.9 years for men between 2002 and 2021. As people continue to live longer, the way your life will look after the age of 50 is likely to be very different to previous generations.

In this special article, we present ten perennial rules for expats when it comes to managing their investments. Irrespective of the stage in the investment market cycle, where the economy is at, or the type of investments you are holding…

In recent discussions with some of our clients, we are reminded there is a lot of financial jargon and unnecessary complication when it comes to finance, investments, and money. We think that some banks and financial institutions use jargon…

When you’re making financial decisions, it helps to get good advice, but who do you speak with? Some people speak with friends, or go to online forums to search for guidance, answers, or validation of decisions.

It’s a scene that’s familiar across Europe: spreadsheets piled up on the dining room table, laptop open on a kitchen worktop, and reports sitting on the sofa or the bed. If this is familiar to you, it probably means that you are one of…

According to government data, in 2019 there were approximately 6.2 million people with non-British nationality living in the UK and 9.5 million people who were born abroad. Of course, it’s no surprise that many foreign nationals living…

At this time of year, many expats receive an annual bonus in the form of cash, company shares or both. How you deal with this additional capital can have a real impact on your quality of life now and in the future. This article is not limited to…

Is the common saying “money can’t buy happiness” true? Research had said it was true to a point and that beyond a certain level of income additional wealth did not make people happier. However, there has been some interesting…

Inflation is one of those topics that is important; it can be quite impactful on your investments and spending power, but, for many it is not very interesting or exciting. We can’t promise we will make it exciting, but we can at least attempt to…

We know that it can be particularly difficult as a US citizen living in Europe when it comes to managing your money. The US non-resident tax and reporting laws are complex, and they impose a number of conditions and restrictions that impact…

The uncertainty of the last year, as the world has adapted to the many impacts of the coronavirus, the oil price war of 2020 and the impacts of Brexit, have brought into attention, and reminded many people, that financial markets can be volatile.

“Should I buy a property when I am living as an expat in Europe?” This is a question we are frequently asked at Extended Investments Limited by expats living in Europe. In this article we will cover some of the pros and cons.

At Extended Investments Limited, we work with a number of US citizens and American connected people living in Europe. We know that managing your finances, can be particularly complicated. As an update for our American clients, and for all Americans…

For many people, the way we work has been through a seismic shift in the last year. Many expats across Europe have stopped commuting to their office and are now working from home. What started out as a temporary change in work…

At Extended Investments Limited, we speak a lot about ESG investing and apply the philosophies to the way we operate ourselves, including how we recommend and manage client assets. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance are…

Maybe you’ve just got the overseas posting and now it’s time to plan the details of family life, or perhaps you are already living abroad and have made the decision to have children. The expatriate experience can include finding…

The chance to live and work abroad is an enriching experience, bringing excitement and satisfaction in many ways. It also causes challenges and some of these have been notably intensified during the pandemic. For example, travelling…

The new year resolution is a rather cliché topic for this time of year, so we won’t write an article about that. Many people have gone into 2021 with a sense of renewed optimism, notwithstanding that most of Europe remains in COVID-lockdown