by Fergus Miller | May 17, 2020 | Instability, Investing, Peruvian Sol, Retirement
For many international professionals, the Peruvian Sol (PEN) has little or no relevance to their long-term future. With the constant uncertainty and economic volatility in the region, the accumulation of assets in PEN, either intentionally or unintentionally (via...
by Chris Emmott | Mar 20, 2020 | Chilean AFP, Chilean Pesos, Investing, Retirement
As international financial planners, we spend a lot of time helping our clients understand the best way to secure a comfortable retirement. Rising mortality and government belt tightening present obvious challenges to traditional retirement planning. This is made all...
by Chris Emmott | Jan 12, 2020 | Investing, Retirement
The New Year is a time when we look forward, determined to make changes for the better. Where better to begin than with your finances? Whether it is tidying up your insurances, increasing your savings rate, or simply taking control over your spending, now is the time...
by Daniel Busman | Dec 7, 2019 | Chilean AFP, Chilean Pesos, Investing, Retirement
For many international professionals, the Chilean Peso (CLP) has little or no relevance to their long term future. The accumulation of assets in CLP, either intentionally or unintentionally (via plans such as the AFP) can present a significant and unnecessary risk to...
by Daniel Busman | Aug 10, 2018 | Investing
A study by McCormick, Walkey and Green (1986) found that over 80% of people think they are above-average drivers. Clearly this makes little sense as only 50% of us are better than average at any given task. Similarly, hundreds of thousands of people play the lottery...