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Critical illness insurance: A must-have for families living abroad

You can’t predict a critical illness, but you can be better prepared and protect yourself and your family financially with critical illness insurance.   Critical illness: some statistics It’s easy to persuade ourselves that we won’t be the 30-something breast cancer victim or the super-fit 40-something struck down by an unexpected stroke, but the reality…

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Medical insurance: What every family should know about international health insurance

If you’re debating whether medical insurance is worth the investment, the answer is simple – it is. Here’s the lowdown on international health insurance for expat families in Asia and why it’s an essential part of your financial planning toolkit.   With health, proactivity beats reactivity Living in Asia presents exciting opportunities for families, but…

Maternity insurance: A must for expat parents-to-be

Younger expatriates thinking of starting a family need to plan carefully to avoid high out-of-pocket costs during pregnancy and childbirth. These are the main considerations to think about. The cost of having a baby in Asia Having a family is always expensive, but expatriates in Asia have to consider additional costs that they might not…

Financial planning for women: are you letting a lack of confidence get in the way of your future financial security?

On International Women’s Day, we take a look at the reasons why women don’t invest enough and explore strategies to encourage women to build and protect wealth to safeguard their future financial security. Women don’t invest enough It’s difficult to find up-to-date, accurate figures on women and investing. Certain studies suggest that women are more…

Life insurance: How to work out how much you need to protect your family

Financial planning has two main pillars: wealth creation and protection. Life insurance is a key element of any wealth protection plan but how do you work out how much you need? Why do I need life insurance? Do you know all that wealth you are busy creating with your investments? Do you know how quickly…

Medical insurance for expats: Are you making these two common mistakes?

With over 20 years of experience providing financial services to expatriates in Asia, we’ve seen firsthand how unexpected health events can derail even the most carefully planned future. Few things are more devastating than watching a lifetime of savings disappear at lightning speed. That’s why protecting your wealth with a medical insurance policy suited to…

Medical insurance: Why are my health insurance premiums going up?

Unfortunately, it’s a universal truth that medical insurance premiums are rising. We examine the reasons behind the trend and look at how you can reduce the cost of medical insurance if you really need to.   Medical insurance premiums are rising Unfortunately, it’s a common question for clients at the moment. Medical insurance premiums are…

Early retirement planning is critical for expats: start now or pay later

The importance of early retirement planning cannot be over emphasised. Time is the ingredient that enables compound interest to work its magic on your pension savings. And the difference in return if you start early can be astonishing, as Robin Copley explains. Expat life in Vietnam: a golden opportunity to save I recently came across…