Pensions are complex, yet often the cornerstone of a comfortable retirement. Today, with Brexit looming and more options than ever for what you can do with your funds, it is difficult to establish the best approach – there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution.

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With winter settling in and Christmas fast approaching, I’m planning to send some money to family overseas. But I’m worried that I might lose money with all that’s happening with currency values at the moment. How can I make sure I get the best rates and transfer at the right time?

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The French government has released its draft budget for 2017. Our article summarises the proposed tax changes.
It is that time of year again, when the government releases its proposed budget for the following year and it starts to make its way through the parliamentary process.
The 2017 draft budget was presented on 28th September 2016. Here is a summary of the main measures affecting expatriates. Please note that these are current proposals and there may be changes before it is approved by the French parliament.