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Chris Golding trained as a financial adviser in the City of London prior to working in the international market for global expatriates since 2001, helping expatriates manage the complexities of stepping outside of their home country’s retirement system and managing financial decisions when moving from country to country.

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Money Talks (x); Bitcoin Halving; What is it, Why is it & What Happened Before?

Chris Golding -
Before explaining this recent Bitcoin event, I would first like to affirm that I do not personally endorse Bitcoin investment, it as a haven for illicit money, its “pyramid” style mechanics and the amount of energy burned by Bitcoin...
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Money Talks (ix); Employee Health Equals Financial Wellness

Chris Golding -
May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, the international observance of health and fitness in the workplace, founded in 1989 and designed to celebrate/promote healthy living for both employers and employees. By doing so, the average company experiences a...
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Money Talks (viii); Managing Investments in Challenging Times

Chris Golding -
Holding your nerve can pay dividends in the long term. When the world feels uncertain, it’s easy for most investors to get anxious. Market highs, the challenges we face, conflicts in the Middle East and eastern Europe, economic headwinds...
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Money Talks (vii); Rest Assured to Survive then Thrive

Chris Golding -
During our lifetimes, we strive to enjoy, excel and succeed, buying property, making investments for growth and purchasing trophies of our success in the way of holidays, activities, latest technology, cars and jewellry. Of course, all of these things...
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Money Talks (vi); Expat Choices; Property vs Pension

Chris Golding -
When it comes to retirement, you may often hear expats say, “My property is my pension”. But what does this mean? Usually, it’s one of two things. Either buying the biggest house they can afford and downsizing later or...
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Money Talks (v); New Year Resolutions & Your Financial Workout

Chris Golding -
If you are looking to improve your finances as part of your new year resolutions, looking at the most common mistakes and then how to improve them is a great place to start. In my experience, most expats do not...
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Money Talks (iv); Is a Stock Market Crash Looming?

Chris Golding -
Experienced investors know that there’s always background noise in the market claiming the next "big one" is coming. We hear all the time about the next stock market crash, comparable to The Great Depression of 1929, or that great...
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Money Talks (iii); Can an IFA Really be of any Help to Me?

Chris Golding -
Many foreign professionals and international passport holders, both in China and around the world, require guidance and solutions to their individual financial issues, including banking, savings and investments. However, it is important to point out that Independent Financial Advisors...

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