In 2010, the popular New York eatery Serendipity 3 introduced a hot dog called “Foot-Long Haute Dog”, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive of all time. Priced at nearly €60 at the time, dressings for the Haute Dog…

In this article, we are going to go into a bit of economic theory, revisit an old phrase and discuss what it might mean for you as an expat in Europe. For some of you, this might not be the most exciting of topics, but we consider…

It’s Halloween so, we thought we would stick with the theme and talk about some financially scary mistakes that can hit expats and how you can manage them. 1. Keeping all your money in cash. We wrote about this recently and you can read…

Receiving an inheritance can be life-changing. It can provide you with the financial security to pursue your dreams or make significant changes to your lifestyle. However, it can be overwhelming, and you may worry about…

When was the last time you paid to enjoy a meal in an expensive restaurant? With Covid, it might have been some time ago, but cast your mind back for a moment. Did you choose the restaurant because of the food alone, or was it the attentive…

According to author and personal development trainer Brian Tracy, research suggests it could take just 21 days of repeating an action to turn it into a habit. This could be great news if you want to switch some bad financial habits into good ones.

We speak frequently about our philosophy behind investment management and financial planning and advice. Our approach is objectives-based. That means the investment recommendations and advice we provide our clients is focused on…

How much of your wealth do you hold in cash? And how much of your wealth should you hold in cash? Two very important questions often with rather different answers. In this article, we discuss the pros and cons of holding cash…

It’s not all about finance. Sometimes it’s good to read a good book and escape into a well-written story. With the Booker Prize releasing its shortlist ahead of the 2021 winner announcement later this year, our CEO David Bellingham lists…

In the run up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021 later this year, it seems Europe has been experiencing first-hand the effects of global warming. In July, Germany and Belgium had two months’ rain…

According to research quoted in the Financial Times this week, women are found to have more concerns about retirement and meeting their income needs than men.  Looking at some of the inherent disadvantages, this increased concern…

We have all been through an extraordinary period in the last 18 months, and by all accounts and expectations, we will remain in a changed way of life. With freedom of movement increasing in Europe, and life morphing to a new version

For people living in Europe, away from their home country, there are many uncertainties that go along with the excitement of expat life. One of the major uncertainties is often around money- how to manage it- and how to prepare for your long-term future.

It’s said that most children have learned the financial habits they’ll use as an adults by the time they are seven. This means it’s never too early to teach your youngsters good money habits that will help them later in life.

At this time of year, investors will receive mid-year investment reports. This article helps you break through the jargon, understand what you are reading and to know what it all means. According to several expats we speak with…

As an expat in Europe, there are several ways of doing things that you need to get used to. This includes, managing your money, your pensions and investments, and undertaking proper financial planning. When we speak with the international community,

The most gratifying part of what we do at Black Swan Capital is spending time with our clients, whether that is new clients coming to us for the first time, or existing clients that have been with us for some time. Our clients tell us they appreciate our personal…,

One of the more unexpected effects of the world’s battle with Covid has been the way we pay for the things we buy. According to media reports, Europe’s trend of using cashless payment for goods rose during lockdown, with Visa…

As we look towards the second half of 2021, after a strong first half of the year in many financial markets, we focus here on what we believe could be the 3 main impactors when it comes to your money and your investments.

It has been estimated that approximately 1 million Australians are living and working overseas at any point in time and Europe is one of the leading destinations for expats. However, with the advent of the COVID-19 crisis, many Australian professionals…