Finances and stepfamilies
By Spectrum IFA
This article is published on: 2nd December 2013
Here are some tips for swimming in the blended family waters, financially and otherwise. “In France, it is not possible to add the name of a new spouse to the deeds without encountering some tax liability,” said Daphne Foulkes, a financial adviser with The Spectrum IFA Group in France.
‘Tis the season to get a grip on festivity spending
By Victoria Lewis
This article is published on: 18th November 2013
As the year draws to a close, holidays begin marching past in quick succession. These festivities present almost endless chances to open your wallet. Christmas is a weeks-long spending affair in many places in December.
In France, “some go skiing, and a lucky few travel overseas for warmer climates, such as Martinique and Guadalupe,” said Victoria Lewis, a financial adviser with The Spectrum IFA Group in Paris.