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What counts is what you do with your money, not where it came from. Merton Miller

Organization and management of your finances is extremely important - even more so when you live overseas and have money in your host country and money at home. Understanding tax implications and investment opportunites while abroad can be complex issues, but ones that cannot be ignored. Take the time to learn all you can about your money and how to protect it and make it grow for you!

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University Fees - Planning for the future – Q&A
Jennifer Patterson

I have been approached by an insurance company about Child School Fee Coverage. I am living in India at the moment with my two children (11 and 12 years of age). I know I want them to go to the university in the USA (where I am from) and I know schools are expensive. I do not know really understand this insurance plan and if it is something I should be doing or should I just be saving money in a regular bank account?

Death While On Assignment
Jennifer Patterson

I have a question about bank accounts in foreign countries. I am an American married to French man. Just recently we were transferred to Brazil for his work and our bank accounts here are only in his name. What would happen to me if my husband was killed while on assignment? Would I have access to our money?

Financial Freedom—Q&A
Jennifer Patterson

My husband and I moved overseas for the first time about a year ago. I agreed to put my career on hold temporarily so that we could take advantage of this opportunity. Although our total income has increased, we don’t feel like our financial life has improved. Now he has decided to give me a certain amount of money each month. I haven’t had an “allowance” since I was a child!

Living Wills – Q&A
Jennifer Patterson

Recently a family member back home took ill and it caused my husband and I to wonder about a document that we understand was recommended to our family member: the Living Will. We each have drafted our Last Will and Testament which covers our worldwide assets. Isn’t this the same thing?

Money Matters
Jennifer Patterson

Articles

Despite Current Economic Climate, Financial Services Companies Are Still Transferring Key Employees
GMAC Relocation Services

(30 June 2008) When it comes to transferring employees around the globe, the majority of the world’s financial-services firms are focused on reducing costs and increasing efficiencies, yet still have to accommodate the need for “knowledge transfer” into emerging markets. A recent survey, International Mobility in the Financial Services Sector: The Challenge of Emerging Markets, included interviews with human resource professionals responsible for ...

When Families Cross
Borders
Jennifer Patterson

Jennifer Patterson talks about the inter relatedness of personal relationships, money and international boundaries in her book, When Families Cross Borders, A Guide for Internationally Mobile People.

Truth About Overseas Assignments and Expat Relocation Packages
ShelterOffShore.com

In this article we examine the truth about overseas assignments and relocation packages for anyone contemplating an offer from their company to work abroad for a period of time. We’ll show you what you need to negotiate for and how to go about i ...

Moving Abroad: How to Maintain (or Restore) a Feeling of Balance and Control in Your Life and Finances
Jennifer A. Patterson

Whether you are moving abroad to pursue a new international career posting, retiring abroad or repatriating, there are several major issues that affect your pocket book and your heart and soul that deserve contemplation and (ideally) action before you begin filling any moving boxes. By taking time before you move to take inventory of your life and your financial matters, you will be better prepared emotionally and financially.

Can Offshore Banking Benefit You?
Shelter Offshore

When I first decided that I wanted to take up a job offer abroad about ten years ago I had no idea that I was about to become an ‘expatriate’. In addition to this fact I had no idea that offshore banking as a concept was something that I could not only suddenly benefit from, but it was something I’d be mad not to take advantage of.

Offshore Banking for Expatriates
Shelter Offshore

Expatriates are privileged when it comes to their banking and investing choices because in general they are free to pick and choose from the best options and opportunities available to them from the global financial product market place.

How To Use Debt To Transform Your Life
By Steven Erlick

Debt is not usually considered to be a positive event in your life but it can be. Uncontrollable debt can act as a catalyst for change. The trick is to take charge of your money and debt so that you are in control.

International Currency Fluctuations
Nathan Barcic

Even if your heart is settled on a dream property overseas, currency fluctuations can cost you more than you think. Don’t let it happen.

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HSBC Offshore

Citigroup
http://www.citigroup.com
International financial conglomerate with operations in consumer, corporate, and investment banking.

Cross Border Planning
www.crossborderplanning.com
This is a worldwide network of fee-only, comprehensive cross border financial planners.

Ernst and Young
http://www.ey.com
Ernst & Young advises some of the world’s largest international banks on all aspects of bank taxation, including securities taxation, withholding taxes, structured finance, leasing and securitisations. Our services range from assisting in-house tax functions in a pure advisory role to providing a complete tax assurance service for the UK operations of overseas banks.

Global Tax Network
http://www.globaltaxnetwork.com
U.S. and non U.S. tax services for expatriates and their employers.

International Finance Corporation
http://www.ifc.org
IFC - International Finance Corporation, IFC - International Finance Corporation ... Technical Assistance & Advisory Services · IFC Finance/Treasury ...

International Tax Planning
http://www.shelteroffshore.com
They can assist the high net worth expatriate or international professional with taxation assistance as well as helping them to understand and gain access.

Live and Invest Overseas
http://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com
After more than 22 years as Editor and Publisher of International Living, Kathleen Peddicord is now Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas.com and Editor of the group’s free weekly e-letter, the Overseas Opportunity Letter, detailing the best opportunities worldwide right now for living, retiring, investing, owning real estate, and doing business.

Ogle and Company
http://www.oglecpas.com
We are a corporate tax-advising firm that assists clients around the globe. Our tax services include global tax minimization, export tax incentives, transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, and domestic tax planning.


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