Australia’s superannuation system is one of the most tax-efficient retirement schemes globally, and with over $3 trillion of assets sitting within the superannuation system, it is certainly one not to be ignored. When it comes to Australian expats looking to repatriate to Australia, there is a great deal to consider when it comes to your [...]
“We only have $X in our superannuation, and we know that this isn’t very much at our age..” This is one of the most common statements that I hear from Australian expats in Singapore and across the globe, particularly from those that have been living and working abroad for some time. Chances are that if [...]
COVID-19 has taken its toll on Australians all over the world, both personally and financially, and it is the retirees in particularly that need to avoid making some serious financial mistakes that they may not be able to recover from. With most financial markets having declined since the start of this year, we are seeing [...]
A great deal can happen in a short space of time. Covid-19 numbers are rocketing across the globe, with no countries being spared. Unemployment is rising in Australia, Singapore and all over. Governments are responding with stimulus packages and support payments to those who are unemployed and financially impacted by the spread of the virus [...]
Superannuation has been the backbone of the Australian retirement system for many years now, and for many planning to retire down under will be one of the most tax-efficient vehicles to save and invest your way to retirement. For Australian expats, it’s important to note that just having left Australia is no reason to forget [...]
Welcome to my video series, where we explore the key personal finance topics for Australians at home and abroad. Today, we’re talking about life insurance and how much you should have in place as an Australian expat. The Importance of Life Insurance Unfortunately, it’s a very sad reality that most people will only [...]
Tax planning and investing typically go ‘hand-in-hand’ and when it comes to Australian tax and how this impacts Australian expats, there are many myths that seem to circulate. This week I’ve outlined the most common Australian taxes that could impact your financial strategies as an Australian expat, and included some examples to clearly illustrate exactly [...]
Welcome to my video series, where we explore the key personal finance topics for Australians at home and abroad. If you’ve ever worked in more than one job. If you’ve changed your name and address, chances are you may have a lost superannuation account sitting waiting to be claimed. In this video we’re [...]
Welcome to my video series, where we explore the key personal finance topics for Australians living at home and abroad. Money mistakes – we all make them. Some we’re not going to notice terribly and some may very well bite us in the backside in the future. Today, let’s explore the eight most [...]
https://youtu.be/lRLC3uGQbFY Today we’re talking superannuation for Australian expats – the top tips, the tricks and the traps to watch out for. Why Should I Consider My Superannuation? In Australia, we have over $2.5 trillion in our superannuation system. This makes it one of the largest and most efficient pension and retirement systems in the world. [...]
