Are you time poor and cash rich? Some might think this is a great problem to have, but in reality, it can become a burden. Many expats here in Switzerland are so busy building their careers, enjoying the wonders of family life in Switzerland that they barely notice their savings pot bulging at the sides. If you’re an expat working…
September is shaping up to be a busy month. With North Korea again flexing its military muscle and the US hotly debating the debt ceiling while also struggling to contend with two natural disasters taking place almost back to back. What could all this mean for the financial markets, and your investments in turn? And could it be time to…
I don’t like banks. At the best of times they’re bureaucratic, inflexible and have no interest in helping me, the customer. But during the holiday season I like them less. Mostly, because I hate paying outrageous charges when I’m using my credit cards abroad, or transferring money globally. If you travel a lot, for business, to see family overseas and…
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you’ll be well aware the two leading parties, Republicans and Democrats held elections earlier this year to decide who would be their nominated presidential candidate. The larger-than-life Donald Trump was the person most responsible for making events so watchable. However, expectations were that sooner or later his push…
