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One life Assurance Vie

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 02, 2025

One Life Assurance Vie

For many expatriates living in France, choosing the right long term investment and wealth management structure is essential. Assurance Vie remains one of the most popular and tax efficient solutions

top mistakes to avoid in an assurance vie contract

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 21, 2025

Top Mistakes to Avoid in an Assurance Vie Contract

For many expatriates in France, an Assurance Vie is one of the most flexible and tax efficient investment solutions available. It offers access to global investment options, advantageous inheritance treatment,

How to Pick the Right Assurance Vie for Expats

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 19, 2025

How to Pick the Right Assurance Vie for Expats

Choosing the right Assurance Vie is one of the most important financial decisions an expat can make when living in France. Assurance vie explained: it is a comprehensive French investment

luxembourg assurance vie vs french assurance vie

Posted by Ryan Frost | Oct 15, 2025

Luxembourg Assurance Vie vs French Assurance Vie

For UK and EU expats living in France, assurance vie remains one of the most popular investment and wealth-planning vehicles. While often translated as “life insurance,” assurance vie is a

Assurance Vie explained for expats

Posted by Ryan Frost | Oct 06, 2025

Assurance Vie Explained for Expats

For many expatriates living in France, one of the most frequently mentioned financial products is Assurance Vie, a French assurance vie and life insurance product. While often translated as “life

Assurance vie inheritance for non-relatives

Posted by Ryan Frost | Jun 24, 2025

Assurance Vie Inheritance for Non-Relatives – What Expats in France Need to Know

Looking into Assurance Vie Inheritance for Non-Relatives? If you are a UK expat living in France and wish to pass on your assets to a non-relative – such as a

Open an Assurance Vie Before Age 70

Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 23, 2025

Open an Assurance Vie Before Age 70: A Smart Financial Move for Expats in France

Looking to open an Assurance Vie before age 70? If you are living in France or planning your financial future as an expat, opening an Assurance Vie before the age

Assurance Vie Guide 2025

Posted by Ryan Frost | Apr 14, 2025

Assurance Vie Guide 2025

Looking for an Assurance Vie Guide 2025? Assurance vie remains one of the most tax-efficient and flexible investment tools available to residents of France. Whether you are saving for retirement,

Assurance Vie Taxation

Posted by Josh Maunder | Mar 31, 2025

How are Assurance Vie withdrawals taxed?

Wondering how are assurance vie withdrawals taxed? Assurance vie is one of the most popular investment vehicles in France, offering tax advantages, estate planning benefits, and flexible investment options. However,

Lombard Assurance Vie

Posted by Josh Maunder | Mar 24, 2025

Lombard Assurance Vie: Lower Fees and Boost Performance

Are you living in France and holding a Lombard Assurance Vie policy? If so, you may be paying more in fees than necessary, which could be impacting the long-term performance

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