Expat guides from the guardian

Welcome to HSBC Expat

Expat guides

We're pleased to introduce a series of guides, in association with the Guardian. The guides will help you understand and prepare for the key challenges you may face when living and working abroad.

Expat Guides

Money management

Managing international finances, understanding tax and calculating the cost of living in the country you're moving to.

Family finances

Everything from settling into life in a new country to protecting your family and planning for your children's education.

Growing your wealth

The things you need to consider to grow and protect your wealth, including investments options and retirement planning.

Related information

Planning to move abroad

Planning to move abroad

Find a country that works for you and plan your finances before you go.

About to move

Just arrived abroad

Arriving in a new country is exciting but you need to make sure you organise your finances before you go.

Experienced expat

Experienced expat

You're used to expat life but are you making the most of the financial benefits?

Moving back home

Moving back home

Going home? There is a lot to think about. What do you need to organise financially before you move back home?

The value of investments may go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Investing should be seen as a medium- to long-term proposition, for example five years or more. For UK pensions your money may not be accessible until you take your retirement benefits.