Managing money used to mean juggling a spreadsheet, sticky notes, a wallet full of receipts, and multiple banking portals. Today, technology offers a simpler path. Personal finance apps have evolved quickly to serve an ever more demanding public. A new generation of all-in-one platforms is changing how people track, spend, save, and plan. For everyday...

Saving money is all about small choices you repeat until they become routine. This guide breaks the process into clear steps you can follow, even when life gets busy or unpredictable. Keep reading to learn more. Set Clear Savings Targets Name what you are saving for and assign numbers. Pick a near-term goal like a...

Raising a teen abroad is exciting and expensive. Between school fees, sports, devices, and flights back home, costs can add up fast. These practical ideas help expat families stretch money further while giving teens more ownership of their choices. Set a Realistic Cross-Border Budget and Compare Funding Paths List monthly essentials like rent, transport, mobile...

Living abroad rarely means dealing with just one form of money anymore. You might earn from your home country, pay rent locally and hold savings somewhere else, all while exchange rates shift quietly in the background. This guide brings clarity to a situation that can easily feel scattered, helping you build routines that support a...

Winning a life-changing sum of money is the ultimate “what if” for many people, but for the global expat community, that dream comes with a messy side of paperwork. If you are living outside your home country, the excitement of a jackpot can quickly be dampened by a simple, nagging question: who gets a slice...

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) give individuals control over their retirement savings, allowing tailored investment strategies and greater flexibility. This control comes with responsibility. Maintaining accurate records is important for tracking performance, meeting compliance requirements, and making informed financial decisions. Without organized and precise documentation, it’s easy for small errors to snowball into significant issues that...

Running a business, whether online, brick-and-mortar, or both, has likely made you familiar with strategies like upselling and cross-selling. These time-tested ways of increasing revenue are widely used in the Philippines and beyond, but that doesn’t mean you can easily substitute upselling with cross-selling or vice versa. These two are not exactly interchangeable, and knowing...

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

In recent years, the growth of online fundraising platforms has been remarkable. From networking platforms to blog post interactions, experts from Angels Partners break down the online options for expats looking to fundraise. In an increasingly digitized society, the shift to online fundraising solutions has radically increased. Throw in a global pandemic that significantly disrupted...

One of the major goals of every investor is to find ways to reduce costs and enhance the growth of their investments. Different kinds of investments have different rules that apply to them and influence their growth and profitability. To make the right choices, you need to have a good understanding of how these...

Are you an expat with a story to tell or unique experiences to share? Starting your own YouTube channel can be an inspiring way to document your journey abroad, connect with people around the world, and showcase the everyday moments that make your life in a new country special. With a global YouTube audience in...

The new EU Exit/Entry System (EES) doesn’t just cause border delays. It can lead to investigations of your personal finances. This includes British holiday homeowners and retirees. The new EES border controls – the EU’s Exit/Entry System – came into operation on 12 October and is being rolled out progressively over six months. EES stores personal...