2016 has, for many, become a year infamous for unexpected events, twists and turns. A year where social and political shifts reverberated across the world. While it is unclear if, years from now, people will look back on 2016 as… Continue reading “2016 in Review – The Economic Events that Shook the World”
Category Archives: General Interest
Has the Vote to Brexit Made Christmas Even More Expensive?
Inflation in the UK is measured by the consumer price index (CPI), which uses a basket of goods comprising of the things the average household buys to measure whether prices are going up or down. With the average family spending… Continue reading “Has the Vote to Brexit Made Christmas Even More Expensive?”
Tracking Down a Winter Wonderland: The World’s Best Spots for Winter Sports
When it comes to the winter sports on offer across the world, there is an abundance of choice. We’ve compiled a shortlist of five of the very best winter resorts across the world, as well as five places where you… Continue reading “Tracking Down a Winter Wonderland: The World’s Best Spots for Winter Sports”
Lonely This Christmas? Tips for Beating the Expat-Homesickness Blues
There are few seasonal holidays as universal and all-pervasive as Christmas, and it’s one of those times of year that the expat blues can really begin to sink in. When you and your relatives are on opposite sides of an… Continue reading “Lonely This Christmas? Tips for Beating the Expat-Homesickness Blues”
Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Property in Portugal
The fallout of the UK’s decision to Brexit triggered a massive drop in the value of the Pound, driving GBP EUR to a six-year low. With the exchange rate so weak and Portuguese property prices recovering from the global financial… Continue reading “Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Property in Portugal”
5 Tales of Financial Terror
The financial world has some fairly terrifying tales to tell. While these stories might only curdle the blood of central bankers and shock stock market analysts, they still hold power as cautionary tales. So, let’s look at 5 of the… Continue reading “5 Tales of Financial Terror”