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We are pleased to announce a partnership with one of the leading international money transfer firms Xoom.com, and are also excited to offer our members a ‘Fee-Free’ Transfer Opportunity …….

Wiring money is hassle, but with Xoom.com you can send money on-line conveniently and fast to friends and family in the UK.  And it is safe and secure. 

With Xoom.com you can send up to $2,999 to the UK for just $4.99, and you don’t have to pay any fees to your receiving bank.  Your money is processed by Barclays 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Plus you get a locked in exchange rate.  Sending money has never been easier. 

Go to Xoom.com to send money now, using promo code UKPROMO, by 31^st July. 

Your first transfer with Xoom.com is fee-free!

March 26 is American Diabetes Association® Alert Day®. We asked Slimming World, a National Sponsor of the American Diabetes Association®, to tell us more.

Diabetes is a deadly disease that currently affects nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

“At my heaviest weight I’d been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the condition was steadily worsening. After losing 85lbs with Slimming World my confidence and physical health have improved dramatically and I feel great. My doctor has even reduced my diabetes medication – she told me that I’m the only person in her diabetes clinic to have their medication reduced. I’m hoping that it can stop altogether eventually!” Barrie Walters

Even a weight loss of 10-15lbs can make a big difference toward improving health and reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And with Food Optimising – Slimming World’s famous eating plan – that means weight loss without hunger and without missing out on your favorites!

If you love Chinese takeout then you’ll love our sweet and sour pork noodles – chopsticks at the ready…	A delicious dressing packs extra flavor into this light salmon dish.	Heat up the kitchen with a spicy and satisfying vegetarian chili that will fill up your whole family and leave everyone feeling satisfied.

http://www.slimmingworldusa.com/recipes/Chinese-sweet-and-sour-pork.aspx

http://www.slimmingworldusa.com/recipes/Salmon-and-wild-rice-salad.aspx

http://www.slimmingworldusa.com/recipes/Black-eyed-pea-and-vegetable-chili-bowl.aspx

To mark American Diabetes Association® Alert Day®, Slimming World has a very special offer to share with Big Apple Brits.

Join Slimming World Online’s Silver package on Tuesday, March 26 for just $26 AND they will donate $10 of each Slimming World Online membership fee* to the American Diabetes Association® to help in the fight to Stop Diabetes.

Sign up today. Your weight loss success starts here.

$26 membership offer is available on March 26,2013 only. After that, membership is discounted by $50 until March 31, 2013. Donation offer void in Canada, AL, MA & ME. Maximum donation $8,500. To learn more about the American Diabetes Association, visit www.diabetes.org.

DeVere are hosting 3 seminars in NYC in February.  More details below…..

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https://www.devere-group.com/seminars/seminar.aspx?Seminar=219

https://www.devere-group.com/seminars/seminar.aspx?Seminar=220

https://www.devere-group.com/seminars/seminar.aspx?Seminar=221

What is a QROPS?

A qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme is pension facility that is based outside of the UK. It is subject to the regulations of the country in which it is based, and any tax on the income such a scheme provides is paid to that country. The real benefit comes from choosing an eligible scheme in a country where the tax rate is extremely low or, in some cases, zero. Fund-holders must check with the HMRC before committing to a particular scheme, as only those recognised by the HMRC will be eligible for this type of pension transfer. Seeking help and guidance from a financial advisor with specialist experience in this area is absolutely essential.

The Advantages of Transferring a Pension to an Offshore Scheme

UK pensions are often subject to tax upon death. However, this is never the case with an offshore fund; the fund-holder will also not be required to purchase an annuity. Depending on the size of a person’s pension, the UK government can impose income tax of up to 45%, but this can be avoided altogether by transferring pension funds into a qualifying offshore scheme. 

Other taxes such as capital gains tax and dividends tax can also be avoided – factors that can greatly increase a retiree’s personal monthly income. Most schemes will also offer a choice of currencies, and that can help people to fully understand exactly how much they have in line with the local cost of living. The driving force behind the decision to transfer a pension fund offshore is often the fund-holder’s family, as recognised offshore pension schemes are usually exempt from UK inheritance tax.

The best schemes are usually only available to those with pension funds of £200,000 or more; however, there are some schemes that cater for people with pension pots of just £50,000. The best location for an offshore pension fund is not always the country of residence; in fact, it is usually the opposite .A specialist financial advisor will be able to fully explain the best schemes for specific circumstances, and such advice might save people a great deal of money during their retirement.

Company’s Profile

Which Offshore is an online consumer resource for those seeking information and advice pertaining to matters related to expatriate life and offshore finance. For More Information about pension transfers, please visit – http://www.whichoffshore.com/qrops

BAB Exclusive:-  Receive 25% Discount on all orders upto end March 2013. 

To receive the 25% Discount, When you register, send an email to support@foodsfromhome.co.uk and tell them you are a BIG APPLE BRITS customer. 

FOODS FROM HOME has a 99.3% customers retention rate and is arguably the most innovative Online Supermarket that offers British EXPATS their favourite comfort products-from-home that makes life being overseas so much more bearable.

We deliver your orders right to your doorstep, wherever that may be and stock nearly 8000 products right across the supermarket spectrum. We service literally all the continents on planet Earth starting from Canada, the US, Norway and through to India and Australia..

Why are we different from other Online Stores?

We are different from other competitor Online Stores in many ways and the below paragraphs will give you an overview of FOODS FROM HOME and why you should use us for you orders.

We have unique PRODUCT CATEGORIES in our store and want to provide you with the largest range of products under one virtual roof !  Some example are our WAITROSE, TESCO, SAINSBURYS, SPECIALITY PRODUCTS Range, BOOTS NR7 Range and our SOUTH AFRICAN GOODS Range….there are many more.

In addition, we offer you DOUBLE REWARD POINTS through our loyalty scheme. All new customers are automatically subscribed to our loyalty scheme and will immediately receive free DOUBLE REWARD POINTS upon joining. These DOUBLE REWARD POINTS can be redeemed (cashed-in) against your purchase costs. Our reward points are on average double the number of reward points offered by competitor stores and never expire.

Our Managing Director Elaine tries to add a human face to the sometimes very impersonal process of purchasing through an online store and our website is designed with this in mind.

Our staff are all shareholders in our business and this ensures an absolute focus on productivity and customer care since the success of the business is their success also!

We doubt that you will find a more customer-focused, friendly workforce anywhere else.

In addition as part of our social responsibility, we stock a unique range of ethically-sourced, fair-trade-focused African Zulu Art and Jewellery products where the profits are re-invested back into poverty-stricken communities.

Our Shipping Optimiser Tool will allow you to save on shipping costs

We have also developed a unique visual tool that will optimize the weight of your basket by empowering you with information to make an informed decision about your basket shipping costs and content.

Website Details Here!

To receive the 25% Discount, When you register, send an email to support@foodsfromhome.co.uk and tell them you are a BIG APPLE BRITS customer.

A UK Pension Crisis is happening and affecting many companies. The amount of pension you actually receive in retirement could be significantly less than you are expecting.

A few questions to consider as the New Year has begun.

• When did you last see your last valuation?
• Where is your pension currently invested?
• How are the investments performing?
• In the event of your death what happens to the pension?

deVere USA Inc.- A Registered Investment Advisor located here in The Chrysler Building in NYC. We work with international minded individuals to help manage and take control of their pension assets as well as full financial planning.

Please find below the link to register for more information regarding taking control of your UK pension.

https://www.devere-group.com/newsletters/Request-Contact-US.aspx

It’s Rugby time again!  And a quick note to say that we are hosting most of the ENGLAND games at Slattery’s Midtown Pub as they have lots of great screens in the bar downstairs and cook up a mean breakfast to get us started!

Always a fun day out, hope you will join us! Look out for Sarah (and maybe the England flag)!

Check out & RSVP to our event on Meetup Here