by SJB Global | Mar 12, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, Pensions, Retirement, SJB Global
If you are living abroad, planning to move overseas, or already retired outside the UK, you have probably come across three pension acronyms that feel more confusing than helpful: SIPP, QROPS, and QNUPS. You are not alone. Many of the people we speak to feel unsure...
by SJB Global | Feb 27, 2026 | Advice, Expat Financial Planning, SJB Global, Tax
When you live abroad, change tends to be part of life. Careers move quickly. Contracts get extended or cut short. Countries change. Exchange rates move. Tax rules evolve. What felt settled two years ago can look very different today. That is why an annual financial...
by SJB Global | Dec 10, 2025 | Estate Planning, Expat Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax, SJB Global, Tax
For many expats, getting married abroad feels natural. You might be living in a new country, blending cultures, or hosting a ceremony in a place that means something to both of you. But while the celebration may be simple, the cross-border rules behind marriage are...
by SJB Global | Oct 22, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, Global Financial Topics, Guides, Healthcare & Insurance, Jake Barber
Healthcare is one of the most important considerations for American retirees planning to live abroad. Unlike in the United States, where Medicare and employer-provided insurance can cover much of your medical expenses, living overseas introduces unique challenges....
by SJB Global | Oct 21, 2025 | Expat Financial Planning, Financial Planning, Justin Gauden, Pensions, UK
UK Chancellor Eyes Cut to Tax-Free Pension Lump Sums—What Expats Need to Know Reports suggest UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering cutting back the tax-free element of pension lump sums in a bid to raise an additional £2bn annually. Currently, retirees can...
by SJB Global | Oct 17, 2025 | Cross-Border Tax, Estate Planning, Expat Financial Planning, Jake Barber, US Expats
Retiring abroad offers freedom and adventure, but it also introduces complex tax and legal considerations for American retirees. The U.S. is one of the few countries that taxes its citizens on worldwide income, meaning even living overseas doesn’t automatically exempt...
