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Thinking of Retiring in Thailand? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Tax Rules (And Why You Shouldn’t Panic)

Thinking of Retiring in Thailand? Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Tax Rules (And Why You Shouldn’t Panic)

by Global Financial Consultants

By Glenn Emms Let’s cut through the noise. If you’re planning to retire in Thailand or already living there and watching the tax headlines nervously, you’re not alone. There’s been a lot of confusion and anxiety in the expat community recently, and for good reason: Thailand has announced sweeping changes to how overseas income is taxed. But here’s the key: The rules are still shifting, they’re not aimed at ordinary expats, and there’s still time to plan smart. What’s Actually Changing? Starting 1 January 2024, Thailand’s Revenue Department has said that any overseas income remitted into the country by tax…

Beyond the Will: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Succession Planning

Beyond the Will: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Succession Planning

by Tiffany Toh

By Daniel Dal Molin For expats living in Singapore, succession planning is an essential part of securing your future and protecting your loved ones. While many focus on drafting a will, relying on it alone can lead to complications especially when your assets and legal ties span multiple countries. Succession planning goes beyond just having a will. It requires careful coordination of various legal instruments to avoid common pitfalls. More than just a will A will is a foundational document, but it only takes effect upon death and may not fully account for international complexities that come with being an…

What If You Had to Leave Tomorrow? Why Expats Need a Financial Exit Plan

What If You Had to Leave Tomorrow? Why Expats Need a Financial Exit Plan

by Global Financial Consultants

By John Whittaker Whether you’ve been living in Singapore for two years or a decade, leaving unexpectedly can be a financial and emotional shock. Expats often assume they’ll have time to prepare, but work contracts can end early, family circumstances can change quickly, or visa issues may arise without warning. When the decision to leave is no longer yours to control, having a financial exit plan isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. The Hidden Costs of a Sudden Departure Most expats don’t think about repatriation or relocation until it’s urgent. But the process involves far more than just booking a…

University Dreams, Parental Regrets: Why Education Planning Can’t Wait

University Dreams, Parental Regrets: Why Education Planning Can’t Wait

by Tiffany Toh

By Rohit Singh For many expat parents living in Singapore, sending their children abroad for university represents more than academic achievement – it symbolises hope, opportunity, and the legacy of a better future. Whether it’s an Ivy League degree in the US, an engineering programme in Australia, or a top-tier business school in the UK, these aspirations come with a steep price tag. Unfortunately, too many parents underestimate how quickly education costs can spiral, or they delay planning in hopes that they’ll “figure it out later.” For some, that delay turns into financial regret. At a time when parents should…

Who Gets Your CPF When You Pass

Who Gets Your CPF When You Pass

by Tiffany Toh

This article originally appeared at – https://singapore.feebasedfinancialadvice.com/who-gets-your-cpf-when-you-pass/ If you’re an Australian expat calling Singapore home, you’ve probably got your head around most of the local systems by now. But here’s something that might surprise you – your CPF savings (Singapore’s version of superannuation) isn’t automatically covered by your Will when you pass away. Yes, you read that right! This means that you need to give some separate thought to your CPF if you’re a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident and therefore have CPF here. The CPF System: What You Need to Know For my fellow Aussies, think of CPF as…

Deepseek & the Average Expat Investor

Deepseek & the Average Expat Investor

by Tiffany Toh

This blog post originally appeared at – https://singapore.feebasedfinancialadvice.com/deepseek-the-average-expat-investor/ It would have been difficult not to have heard of ChatGPT over the past year or so since its launch, but you may not have heard the buzz about the latest entrant…Deepseek. Last week’s DeepSeek announcement has potentially fundamentally changed the game, and as Australian expats, we need to understand both the market implications and technical innovations driving this shift. The DeepSeek Game-Changer While many of us were enjoying our Australia Day weekend, China’s DeepSeek delivered a technological breakthrough that sent global markets into a spin. Unlike typical market fluctuations, this one’s…

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