by Julian Benson | May 29, 2025 | Lifestyle
For anyone trying to plan their finances – whether you’re sending money abroad, buying a holiday home or simply budgeting for the future – stability is everything. You want to know what to expect, so you can make smart choices. But right now, stability is in...
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by Julian Benson | Apr 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
It’s always harder to follow your own advice. At the end of this month, I’m heading to New York for a holiday. Sensible me knew I should buy dollars in advance, rather than waiting until the last minute. But, as it turns out, finding the “right time” to exchange...
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by Julian Benson | Feb 15, 2025 | Currency 101, Lifestyle, Property News
Half term is upon us. Suitcases are being hauled out of cupboards, car boots being loaded, guide books consulted, passports checked and holiday cash ordered. (Hopefully you didn’t leave this last item too late and end up paying over the odds at your high street...
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by Julian Benson | Dec 10, 2024 | Lifestyle
If you’re planning to chase the sun and retire overseas, there is some good news in the UK’s autumn budget. Under the new rules, if you’ve spent enough time abroad, you won’t pay any inheritance tax on your overseas assets. While the budget saw tax rises for many, the...
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by Julian Benson | Nov 19, 2024 | Property rental
The days of Airbnb’s steady rise appear to be long behind it. This shift in the short-term letting platform’s fortunes is reflected in its current share price, which is nearly half of its February 2021 high. It begs the question, if an industry leader is hurting...
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