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Finance, Pensions And Staying In Shape

This week has been a busy one for the ExpatFocus team; we’ve been travelling around and getting things done, but still bringing you your usual expat life related content!

Are you a British expat in Australia? Take a look at this information about pensions.

Our financial update for the week covers everything you need to know about managing your money abroad.Moving to Austria? Here are some blogs to follow.

Our columnists have been busy this week too – Meredith tells us about German etiquette, while Clara makes the case for having more English words for 'home'.

Would you like to become a columnist for ExpatFocus? Email scar@expatfocus.com for details.

If you know you want to move abroad but you’re not sure where to go, here is a list of destinations where you won’t have to learn a new language if you speak English.

Or perhaps you’ve already moved, and are feeling discouraged about breaking your new year’s resolutions. If that’s the case, check out our tips for staying in shape without joining a gym.

This was our most popular tweet of the week:

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Until next time, have a great week!

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Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house! Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a homeowner. In this interview, we talk about how she got into college and then university as a foreigner, the different streams of nursing study that you can choose between in Scotland, the house-buying process and local living costs.

Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house!

Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a homeowner.

In this interview, we talk about how she got into college and then university as a foreigner, the different streams of nursing study that you can choose between in Scotland, the house-buying process and local living costs.

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For more details visit https://www.expatfocus.com/articles/expat-focus-financial-update-january-2024 SUMMARY Finland's Schengen Visa Changes:
Finland has increased the minimum daily amount required under Schengen visas to €50 and introduced new financial rules due to the rising cost of living. UK-Australia Post-Brexit Deal:
A trade deal between the UK and Australia benefits businesses like Audoo, boosting trade by 53% and contributing over £2 million to the UK economy. Tax Changes in Czechia:
Expats in Czechia face significant legislative changes in 2024, including VAT changes, property tax hikes, and income tax adjustments. Thailand's New Tax Regulations:
New tax rules in Thailand may impact the appeal of the country as a retirement destination for expats, potentially reshaping the Thai property market. Portugal's Tax Changes:
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax system offers attractive tax rates for expats, leading to a rush of North Americans relocating before tax changes. Learn how this can benefit you!

For more details visit https://www.expatfocus.com/articles/expat-focus-financial-update-january-2024

SUMMARY

Finland's Schengen Visa Changes:
Finland has increased the minimum daily amount required under Schengen visas to €50 and introduced new financial rules due to the rising cost of living.

UK-Australia Post-Brexit Deal:
A trade deal between the UK and Australia benefits businesses like Audoo, boosting trade by 53% and contributing over £2 million to the UK economy.

Tax Changes in Czechia:
Expats in Czechia face significant legislative changes in 2024, including VAT changes, property tax hikes, and income tax adjustments.

Thailand's New Tax Regulations:
New tax rules in Thailand may impact the appeal of the country as a retirement destination for expats, potentially reshaping the Thai property market.

Portugal's Tax Changes:
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax system offers attractive tax rates for expats, leading to a rush of North Americans relocating before tax changes. Learn how this can benefit you!

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