For applicants looking for a job or HR professionals exploring benefit options, it is good to know of the different types of employee benefits that employers typically offer. For applicants, this knowledge will prove useful when it comes to comparing job offers. Whereas HR professionals can determine the right kinds of benefits that would help...

When you have a vacant apartment, it costs you money every day it sits unoccupied. That is why it is so important to decrease that time between paying tenants to the bare minimum. Rightfully you may wonder how you can market your property during difficult economic times and a crisis like COVID-19? Written exclusively for...

If you’re new to self-employment, record-keeping might sound like hard work – even for those who have been filing for years it can be daunting. While that may be true, it does come with its own reward – namely, that sole traders can claim back allowable expenses and pay less tax on their earnings. Written...

Managing exchange rate risk and transferring funds internationally are a part of life for expats and making sure that you do this effectively can make a significant difference to the cost of covering regular expenses and major purchases.  Currency Index, the expert currency consultants, set out their top tips for managing your exchange rate exposure...

Just because you are away from your parents or guardian, you shouldn’t ignore personal development strategies such as healthy feeding. For most college students, balancing a busy study schedule or focussing in class might be a simple task compared to staying healthy. This article discusses how you can stay healthy. By merely changing your diet...

According to IATA, over 200m people work in the tourism sector globally. So, with the right knowledge or training, you will easily get an opportunity in this rapidly growing industry. Additionally, career opportunities here are diverse, ranging from entry-level to senior management jobs. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by Emma Nelson ...

For those whose health insurance cover is expiring soon, it is worth reviewing your benefits before renewing, as your circumstances or that of your family are likely to change during the course of the year. You may find that some benefits aren’t necessary, which presents the perfect opportunity to try reducing your health insurance costs....

Many expats have assets such as bank accounts, pension funds, life insurances, and real estate in multiple countries. We all believe that if anything happened to us, these assets would go to our families.   Unfortunately, it is quite possible that your hard-earned money and assets would be legally “stolen” if anything happened to you, instead...

Housing around 4 million people, Los Angeles, or more popularly known as the City of Angels, is the third-largest city in the world. Also called the home of Hollywood, LA is a geographically vast and diverse playground of opportunity. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Victoria Berman of AvocadoPesto Because it is a melting pot...

Barclays International Banking connects individuals with local market expertise and a financial network that spans the world. To pursue our clients’ goals, we introduce new possibilities, both in the UK and internationally. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by Barclays International. Apply Now At home or in unfamiliar territory, we provide familiar banking...

Moving is actually one of the most stressful life events, together with going through a breakup or losing a loved one. As if relocating wasn’t difficult enough, you now have the added stress of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve managed to get the green light to make the move, despite travel restrictions and lockdowns, then...

Dating back more than 1,000 years, Roskilde, Denmark, is rich with history, culture and personality. In addition to being a beautifully designed city with theatre, restaurants and an art scene to please even the most refined tastes, Roskilde is also a fantastic place for children. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Victoria Berman of AvocadoPesto...