Articles

Pregnancy and Childbirth in Singapore

Giving birth in a foreign country can be a stressful and difficult affair, especially if you do not have the support system of family and friends. However, the fact that Singapore is home to excellent hospitals that offer world class

Monaco Residency The Most Competitive In 2013

Article courtesy of Roger Munns, International Property Tribune International property surveys often see Monaco quoted as the most expensive country in the world to buy an apartment, and those that don’t have the Principality top will have it in second

Expat Investment Forecast 2013

Contact Tom for a free, no-obligation discussion of your financial situation if you are a US citizen living abroad or a foreign national living in the USA. This time last year I was writing about how the European Sovereign debt

Sticking to a Budget in Singapore

by Alexandra Sheehan When I was living in Singapore, I got really sick of spending money. It felt as though I was constantly opening my wallet and watching those pastel coloured bills fly away at a surprisingly rapid rate. I

Employing a Maid in Singapore

Singapore has always been a popular tourist destination, but in recent times, it has also become one of the most important business and commercial hubs in Asia. As such, Singapore has a growing population of foreign workers. Settling down in

Feeling At Home In Switzerland

by Nancy Bach After living in Hong Kong for six years, we were ready for a change of pace with our move to Switzerland. Just as we had done in Asia, we wanted to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Amahs of Hong Kong

by Nancy Bach It’s Sunday. Who are the lovely dark-haired, round-faced ladies chattering away at the Star Ferry terminal, in Victoria Park, under the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank? They are women from the Philippines on their day off from duties