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DON’T MISS: Expat Saving & Investing Weekend Workshop live online: Sat 6 & Sun 7 August
We rarely do this live online as it’s tough on my voice (I get too passionate about Financial Independence haha). Make the most of this opportunity! Learn everything you need to know to help you plan, save and invest with confidence as an expat over a fun & interactive weekend from the comfort of your own home. Beginners also welcome, wherever your live.
“Thank you again for your workshop, it was truly eye-opening workshop and I’m forever grateful for the knowledge gained over the 2 days! It has been completely transformational to my financial life :)” – Sandra, live workshop
“Every attendee that I’ve spoken to has loved Steve’s course.” – Andrew Hallam, author of Millionaire Expat
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How to plan for a recession so you survive inflation and the cost of living crisis
I do not have a crystal ball but there could be challenging financial times ahead in the next 18 months. How should you adjust your planning, saving & investing?
The Unbiased Guide to Expat Investing
Discover how to invest in stock and bond funds (ETFs) as an expat – cheaply, quickly and sensibly. Maximise your saving power while you work abroad!
The 7 Phases of Expat Life – Are You Financially Mature Yet?
There are 7 phases of expat life. Most people skip the real money-making stage and go straight back to being an ex-expat. Don’t be like them! You need to reach Financial Maturity.
Blog: Planning (mindset, current situation, future needs)
How to plan for a recession so you survive inflation and the cost of living crisis
I do not have a crystal ball but there could be challenging financial times ahead in the next 18 months. How should you adjust your planning, saving & investing?
The 7 Phases of Expat Life – Are You Financially Mature Yet?
There are 7 phases of expat life. Most people skip the real money-making stage and go straight back to being an ex-expat. Don’t be like them! You need to reach Financial Maturity.
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Life Insurance for Expats (Say NO to Whole Life)
Whole life insurance plans have always been controversial globally. They exist mainly to make the insurance company and their sales ‘advisor’ lots of commission. You must avoid them, escape from them and warn other people. Here’s what to buy instead and how to do it.
Blog: Saving (income, expenses, debt, cash)
When your bank is suddenly no longer your friend
Everything in these real-life stories of debt, uncooperative banks, job loss and pain is fully preventable. That’s why spreading basic financial literacy is so important.
Card fraud – protect yourself now
As if we don’t have enough to worry about these days, card fraud cases have been growing rapidly in the past year. Whenever I see it mentioned on a facebook group, there are 20-30 other people joining in with their own stories of fear and frustration.
Don’t let this happen to you. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
3 smart ways to survive January
What is the point of your life? Do you really exist to provide food and money for your partner and kids? Or to help the country you live in produce more aluminium? Or to sell more widgets to companies? No you don’t. You may find yourself doing these things, and that’s ok. But they have to be part of a broader purpose.
Blog: Investing (funds, ETFs, brokers, currencies & transfers)
The Unbiased Guide to Expat Investing
Discover how to invest in stock and bond funds (ETFs) as an expat – cheaply, quickly and sensibly. Maximise your saving power while you work abroad!
Interactive Brokers removes inactivity fees
Interactive Brokers used to charge $10 per month. As of July those fees are gone, leading to less confusion and fewer reasons to avoid jumping in and getting started. Let’s have a look at the implications.
How Crypto Can Make You A Better Passive Stock Investor
Last week, I bought some crypto. I’m going to skip a lot of the how to, use cases, risks & FI community reactions to focus on what’s important: the psychology.
Blog: Troubleshooting & terrible savings plans
Scams
It’s so important to think about who you are going to trust to handle your money. Many of us like to think the best of people and companies, that they have our best interests at heart. It is painful to discover both dishonesty and incompetence out there.
UAE: gratuities, allowances and what makes a good employee saving scheme
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DON’T MISS: Expat Saving & Investing Weekend Workshop live online: Sat 6 & Sun 7 August
We rarely do this live online as it’s tough on my voice (I get too passionate about Financial Independence haha). Make the most of this opportunity! Learn everything you need to know to help you plan, save and invest with confidence as an expat over a fun & interactive weekend from the comfort of your own home. Beginners also welcome, wherever your live.
“Thank you again for your workshop, it was truly eye-opening workshop and I’m forever grateful for the knowledge gained over the 2 days! It has been completely transformational to my financial life :)” – Sandra, live workshop
“Every attendee that I’ve spoken to has loved Steve’s course.” – Andrew Hallam, author of Millionaire Expat