Can I double my money within six months?
I have USD5,000 in a bank but it’s just sitting there and not earning interest. What’s the best way for me to invest it? Ideally I would like to double that in six months. Any advice or options? So you...
View ArticleHow much debt should I have?
Dear Afonso, How much debt should I have? Of course the answer is none. But every individual has a unique situation, and there are no definitive answers that can guarantee financial success for...
View ArticleNavigating Vietnamese Bank Fees
Dear Sven, I just moved from Madrid to Saigon to work as a manager at a local manufacturing company. My boss told me that I am responsible for opening my own bank account while I’m here. I’ve noticed...
View ArticleBull & Bear: Top stocks to watch in Vietnam
Dear Sven, I’ve been living in Saigon for a number of years now, and have always been interested in using a bit of my money to buy shares in the Vietnamese stock market. I’ve read that the government...
View ArticleSetting up workplace pensions and insurance for employees
Dear Sven, I have been running a successful diving school in Vietnam for many years now and have a loyal team of employees, most of whom are Vietnamese. I am worried that when they want to retire or...
View ArticleDon’t Worry, You Can Trust Me
Trusts as a financial planning tool Dear Sven, I’m a keen investor who’s been living in Vietnam for six years now. I have a few property investments abroad, and I own a small stock portfolio. I have a...
View ArticleVested Interest
Is a financial advisor needed when deciding to invest? Dear Sven, I moved to Vietnam six months ago, and am on a temporary assignment here until the end of the year. I am paid into my US bank account...
View ArticleVroom Vroom
Hit the brakes, sir. Is that cash or credit for the car? Dear Sven, I’m American and my wife is Vietnamese. We’ve decided to buy a car. I’ve never purchased a new one in Asia. We definitely want to buy...
View ArticleIt’s Permanent
Investing in a foreign country in exchange for citizenship Dear Sven, I am a 40-year-old South African who’s been working in Vietnam for the last three years. I have been an expat for the last 10 years...
View ArticleHouston, We Have A Problem
Comparing investment risks between here and abroad Dear Sven, What advice do you have for a Vietnamese/US dual citizen who wants to buy a house in the US instead of saving money in Vietnamese banks or...
View ArticleEstate of Affairs
Navigating the pros and cons of investing in the real estate market Hi Sven, I’m a French citizen currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. I would like to invest in local assets. I’ve tried to open a...
View ArticleBanking Globally, Locally
Ways to diversify your banking needs outside of Vietnam I am an American citizen and have been running a small textile business in Vietnam for just over ve years. Since my company is incorporated...
View ArticleFringe Benefits
How to set up an employee pension plan in Southeast Asia I am a manager of a footwear production company, with factories and operations in Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia and Cambodia. I started the company...
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All or Nothing
Before investing in binary options, read this Dear Sven, I’ve been reading about a few investment platforms where I can register for online that allow me to manage my investments with relative ease....
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The REIT Thing
Play the real estate market with little capital Dear Sven, I’m interested in investing in property, however, I do not have a large amount of cash on hand and do not want to take out a mortgage loan....
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Saving Private Capital
Is private equity right for me? I am a UK citizen who has been living in Saigon for about 10 years. I have substantial savings generated from working as a c-suite executive for many years. My wealth...
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Die Another Day
Knowing the difference between term-life insurance and investment-linked insurance can protect your family’s future. I’m an expat living in Hanoi, Australian by birth, with a wife and two young kids....
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Real at Stake
Five perilous myths of property investment You will have heard term “safe as houses”—this is exactly how many people describe their attitudes towards property investing, believing that it’s the safest...
View ArticleRules to Live (And Save) By
I’ve highlighted 10 easy financial planning principles to guide expats to their financial goals. Don’t downgrade your lifestyle when you retire. Aim to earn at least as much as you do now, adjusted for...
View ArticleAnimals at home means better life
Dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, parrots, fishes, turtles… Those who have animals at home certainly know some of the benefits that living with another form of life involves and, in recent years, even...
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