Free Financial Planning Guides

Why We Created These Guides

At Rosbotham Finance, we understand the financial challenges faced by expats living and working in Switzerland. That’s why we’ve created a set of practical, easy-to-understand guides to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

These free guides simplify complex financial products and are designed to help expats in Switzerland explore key topics.

Whether you’re planning your retirement, preparing to repatriate or relocate, or managing your finances as an expat these free downloads are designed to help. Some of our most popular downloads include:

Each guide is designed as a practical financial education tool, simplifying complex topics and helping you build the confidence and knowledge needed to engage in more informed conversations with your adviser.

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UK Pension Transfer Guide

This guide will help you understand your UK pension options as a non-UK resident, including comparisons, costs, avoiding scams, and choosing a reputable financial adviser.

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Investing Into an Offshore Bond Guide

This guide provides a simple yet comprehensive overview of offshore bonds. It helps explain their structure, requirements, benefits, and key considerations when investing offshore.
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Lump-Sum Investments Guide

This guide looks at the process and considerations for making lump sum investments. It helps investors navigate the options available, understand the risks, and make decisions.
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The Expat Financial Blueprint Guide

If like many expats you worked in the UK and now live abroad, you likely have a pension. Whether staying or returning, ensure your pensions meet your goals and envisioned lifestyle.
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15 Minute Guide to a Retirement Plan

The “15-Minute Guide” simplifies retirement planning with quick steps: assess finances, set goals, estimate funds, create a saving plan, adjust it, use online tools, and consult experts.
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How ready are you for Retirement and life after work?

Take this quick assessment and your FREE personalised report will be instantly revealed…
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Guide: Turning a Negative Into a Positive

Learn how tax-loss harvesting can reduce taxable income, offset gains, and optimize portfolio performance. Consult a financial advisor to maximize benefits.
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2024 Guide to 401(k) & Retirement Plans in the U.S

Explore essential insights on 401(k), IRA rollovers, tax implications, and retirement planning options in the U.S. for 2024. Maximize your retirement savings with expert advice.

Plan Your Retirement with Confidence

Explores the 5 key questions to consider when planning your retirement, along with valuable tips to help navigate this important phase of life.

13 Key Financial Planning Areas Every Expat Should Have Ticked Off

Discover the 13 essential areas of financial planning every expat should understand — why they matter, the actions you should take, and the potential risks of doing nothing.

Leaving Switzerland: A Practical Guide for Expats Leaving

Explore some common questions individuals often have about repatriation & relocation planning, along with valuable tips to help navigate this important phase of life.

Financial Planning: The Power of Simply Starting

Creating a financial plan is not just about saving money or investing wisely. It’s about taking control of your financial future, reducing uncertainty, and ensuring that you’re in the best possible position to meet your goals. This step by step guide will help you start creating your own financial plan today

Voluntary Redundancy or Early Retirement: What to Consider

Many clients we meet in Switzerland are offered early retirement or voluntary redundancy pay-outs before reaching Swiss retirement age. Although these options may seem the same on the surface, the term used to define your departure uniquely affects pension access and overall retirement planning. This guide discusses 5 key considerations. 

Repatriation & Relocation Checklist

Preparing for departure to another country can be stressful. This download provides an administrative checklist for expats moving from Switzerland to another country, so nothing is missed!

Property Self-Investing vs Stock-Market Guided-Investing

Many people consider property investment as a way to grow their wealth, but how does this compare to investing in the stock-market. This document compares self-investing in property with investing in a diversified stock and bond portfolio with a financial planner.

The Biggest Financial Mistake Smart People Make

It’s not uncommon to hear coworkers or friends confidently share their latest investment wins or financial strategies. But what they don’t share is often more important than what they do! Could you fall into this financial trap?

The Silent Wealth Killers | Inflation & Inaction

Two of the greatest threats to achieving long-term financial goals are inflation and the failure to take action. Inflation erodes the purchasing power of your money over time, while procrastination can limit your ability to maximise returns and reach financial independence.

The content on this website & in the above free guides is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances can vary significantly. You are strongly encouraged to seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on the information found here. This should be with a qualified financial advisor who can consider your individual circumstances and objectives. 

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