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A UK-university education is highly regarded and many local and international families in Asia desire this for their children. But it’s not cheap and needs careful planning! We’ve put together this brief guide for parents preparing to send their children to university in the UK. The UK: a study destination of choice around the…
This week is Men’s Health Week, a timely reminder for men to reflect on the importance of maintaining good health. Men are less likely than women to take their health seriously which can lead to significant health challenges that can affect both quality of life and financial stability. In this article, we highlight the importance…
Lives are messy and in constant flux. When you experience major life changes, it’s crucial to keep your financial planning up to date, including revisiting your will. Here are the key life-changing events when you should review and update your will to ensure your wishes are accurately reflected and your loved ones are protected. …
With exam season in full swing, many expatriate families in Asia will be preparing for their children to leave for university abroad in a few short months. Plan ahead with our handy financial planning checklist for parents of rookie undergraduates. Planning ahead for university Going to university is a huge financial undertaking. Planning ahead…
It’s exam time and many expatriate families will be in the midst of the stress that brings as well as the anticipation of new beginnings. If you are preparing for your young adult to fly the nest to study abroad, don’t forget health insurance! Preparing expatriate students for university Going to university is a…
Cancer is a contemporary epidemic with one in two people predicted to develop the disease at some point in their lives. And rates are rising fastest in under 50s. How can you protect your family against the financial fallout of cancer? Cancer rates rising in under 50s This week, Cancer Research UK highlighted the…
You’re young, responsibility-free and living the life in Asia. Saving can wait, right? Well, actually, you might want to reconsider. We look at the BIG reason why saving now is the smart thing to do: compound interest. Saving is boring… or is it? We’ve met a lot of teachers and most find the teaching…
If you’re serious about saving while teaching in Asia, you’ll need to ditch the low-interest bank savings accounts and embrace alternative investment options. If that sounds scary, there is a stress-free way to do it. We explain unit cost averaging and how Infinity can help you make the right investment decisions. Investing for a…
When you start saving, the first thing you should do is accumulate an emergency fund. We talk you through the why and how. What is an emergency fund? If you’ve ever lived hand-to-mouth, you’ll know just how stressful it is. The constant worry that an unexpected expense will arise to completely derail your finances is…
Move over to Gen Z, there’s a new generation in town: Gen Alpha! These youngsters – the first generation to all be born in the third millennium – are going to face unique challenges. How can parents give them the best financial start in life? On the Global Day of Parents, we have some suggestions.…