Community Blogs

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 20

The Cost Challenge Global costs have risen significantly in recent years, and the Netherlands is no exception. Inflation has stabilized around 3% but remains el...

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 20

A GBP account can be useful if you’re paid in pounds, need to support family in the UK, or want to hold GBP alongside euros. Belgian banks and international pro...

Sophie

Tokyo, Japan

• Mar 20

If you live in Japan, whether on a work visa, with permanent residency, or as a naturalized citizen, you may want your family to join you indefinitely. If they ...

tokyolife

Brussels, Belgium

• Mar 20

Belgium is an ideal place to experience a diverse European life. As it borders France, Germany, and the Netherlands, its unique culture enjoys elements of ea...

Sophie

Berlin, Germany

• Mar 20

Opening a bank account in Germany is vital to setting up your new German life. You need to arrange utilities for your new home, arrange German TV and internet s...

David Miller

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

So, you’re bringing new life into the world, or thinking about it. Congratulations! With the right research, preparation, and support, having a baby in Saudi A...

Fatima Hassan

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Mar 19

New expats should be aware that opening a bank account in Saudi Arabia can be a long process. Therefore, they might want to budget enough cash to tide them o...

Fatima Hassan

Worldwide, Global

• Mar 19

Why Financial Planning Becomes Critical for Expat FamiliesExpatriate finances are uniquely complicated. Your wealth and assets sit suspended between two countri...

The Expat Collective

Doha, Qatar

• Mar 18

With people from all over the globe living on this peninsula, you’ll find a range of options within the education system in Qatar. From various languages of ins...

Bangkok, Thailand

• Mar 18

Hospitals in Thailand consist of public and private entities, which anyone in Thailand can access. However, newcomers to Thailand mainly receive medical care th...

London, United Kingdom

• Mar 18

If you live and work in the UK, learning how pensions work can help you plan a secure retirement in the UK. The UK pension system has traditionally ranked highl...

Priya

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

• Mar 17

Moving to a new country like Luxembourg is exciting. From exploring the local museums and restaurants, to simply getting around your nearest supermarkets in Lux...

Thomas W

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 17

Why the Dutch Take Insurance Seriously With roughly a quarter of the Netherlands below sea level, it's no wonder the Dutch are insurance-conscious. They spend a...

Rome, Italy

• Mar 17

This guide walks through the basics, although you’ll also require professional support to navigate any tax questions you may have about your own unique situati...

Marco R

Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Mar 17

Is the Netherlands a Good Place to Have a Baby?After six years in the Netherlands, I can confidently say that yes, it's an excellent place to be pregnant and gi...