Welcome to my video series, where we explore the key personal finance topics for Australians living at home and abroad. One of the most common things I hear about living in Singapore is “my goodness, it must be so expensive to live there”, and in some ways, it is, but what we often [...]
Being one of the most vibrant shopping hubs in Asia, Singapore is often known as a shopper’s paradise. From mega malls to atmospheric shopping streets, Singapore has got all of your shopping needs covered. An important thing to note is that brands found in the US or UK could be double the price in Singapore. [...]
The 2019 Singapore Budget speech took place earlier this week, and if you’re like most Australian expats living and working in this city state, it would have gone largely unnoticed. As expats, it’s important to recognise this great opportunity we have to be here, and take an active interest in some of the key announcements, [...]
“Success is where preparation meets opportunity” - Bobby Unser You’ve made the shift to Singapore from Australia, and you’ve now officially joined the ranks of being an Australian expat. You’re quickly making new friends on this little red dot, travelling around the region, experiencing new cultures and wondering why you didn’t make the move sooner, [...]
Christmas is fast approaching and what a wonderful time of the year it is. However, for many this can be the time that the finances blow out and you start the new year with a financial hangover. I’ve put together my eight top tips to keep your Christmas spending in check and to help you [...]
The 2018 Australian Federal Budget has thankfully suggested that very little will change for Australian expats living and working across the globe. Treasurer Scott Morrison handed down the 2018-19 Budget on the 8th May and I have outlined the key changes below that may impact Australian expats. Tax Rate Changes The Government has introduced a [...]
The Finance Minister of Singapore, Heng Swee Keat delivered the 2018 Singapore Budget on Monday of last week, so we’ve scoured through it to identify what changes will impact Australian expats and others living in, or considering moving to the lion city of Singapore. First and foremost, Singapore’s GDP growth lifted last year to 3.6%, [...]
It’s that time of the year with the Singapore Budget 2017 having been released this February 2017. When compared to the Australian ‘Super Budget’ of 2017, it is quite a pain-free experience reading through the announcements. Here we take a look at some of the key highlights that may impact us as expats living in [...]
To be debt free is a key goal for many of us, however it’s important to recognise that there is both ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’. You can read more about the difference between the two here. For those who have a range of different debts, it can be an overwhelming feeling. We have ranked [...]
The ‘Super’ Australian Federal Budget 2016 has just been released and there are a number of important changes that Australian expats need to be aware of. There have been a number of key changes to superannuation, for both concessional and non-concessional contributions, as well as lifetime allowances. As Australian expats, it’s important that you seek [...]
