Expat Finance Sweden

05/11/2021

UK Treasury move blocks millions of savers from transferring pensions

Millions of UK retirement savers will be blocked from taking action to preserve access to their pensions at age 55 under a dramatic overnight move by the Treasury. Savers building retirement pots in defined contribution schemes, which do not guarantee a fixed sum, can currently access their funds wh...

23/08/2021

Pension fraud alert! The FCA reports that over £2 million has been lost in 2021 to date, with scams targeting pension funds doubling over the last six months. ⚠️
Free pension reviews and guaranteed early cash release schemes are all on the list of key scams to watch out for.

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/07/pension-scam-average-losses-more-than-double-in-a-year-how-to-protect-your-savings/?utm_content=top-story&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=4083120-M_MW_EM_120721&fbclid=IwAR1Ql1xW4-MHEOO3k6f-6va6vgyX5A8mmGzfCxmolZoegQIIRhsw6s30KnM

Over £2m has been reportedly lost to pension scammers since the start of 2021. How can you keep your savings safe?

10/02/2021

Swedish pensions for expats
Many expats in Sweden live in the same kind of dilemma of if they're going to stay in Sweden then how do they sync up their pensions from say the UK or another country, and the Swedish pension. Does one cancel out the other? Can they be combined?
Keep in mind that you are entitled to pension earned while working here and also from when you worked abroad. There are efficient ways to sync these incomes especially if you plan ahead in time and I have listed some tips, tricks and ways to think in a guide for expats in Sweden.
If you'd like a copy please just answer yes in the comments section below and I'll send you one. Also, if you have questions feel free to ask them and I will answer to the best of my ability.

06/07/2020

Looking forward to retirement to relocate to sunnier climes and reap the rewards of years of hard work? Just how much money do you need to retire abroad?

29/05/2020

Female?
Retired or at retirement age?
Paid N.I. Contributions in the UK?

Well worth a read and demonstrates the need to keep an eye on your finances

For independent and impartial advice, contact me

Tens of thousands of married women could be missing out on state pension money due to a highly complex system that makes it onerous to receive uplifts due Lane Clark and Peacock LCP has warned

19/05/2020

UK pension legislation is forever changing.

If you are living or moving overseas, we have pension experts who can advise you on the benefits of transferring your UK Pension, giving you the freedom to take your pension where you want and the flexibility to take it how you want.

Contact us and one of our transfer specialists can help you assess whether a transfer would be beneficial in your circumstances - https://chasebuchanan.com/services/uk-pensions-transfers/
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UK pension legislation is forever changing. Our experts who can advise you on the benefits of transferring your UK Pension.

27/04/2020

We can't stress enough how important it is to plan ahead for your retirement.

We can guide and help you make the right decisions - https://chasebuchanan.com/services/retirement-planning/