If you’re like many Australians who finish university then take off to another country for work there are many things you need to be aware of, including how to pay off your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt (previously known as HECS) if you have …
4 financial considerations for Aussie expats
Receiving a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity or wanting to experience a different culture are just some of the many reasons to become an expat. However, before you embark on this grand adventure, you have to consider your financial situation. To make the transition easier, here’s four …
How to choose an overseas school for your children
When moving overseas to live and work as an expat, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right school for your children. Some children adapt very well to new environments and ways of learning, but others do not. As such, we’ve …
The ATO knows about your overseas bank accounts!
Many Australians end up living or working overseas as an expat for some or all of the year, at the same time as maintaining their Australian residency for tax purposes. For many, part of living or working abroad means that they have a bank account …
Expats – the importance of communities
We all live in them and many times take them for granted; these are our local communities. Whether it be your street, your immediate neighbours, your work team or colleagues, your social club, fitness club, or online communities, the list of possible communities that we …
ATO sounds warnings over crypto trading and tax avoidance
One of the best things about being an expat is the freedom to pursue the life you want beyond the borders of your homeland. That freedom is also one of the big attractions of investing in cryptocurrencies, which are free from the traditional strictures for …
4 Things your expat insurance policy should cover
Moving abroad is stressful. Even for the most experienced expat, the journey is filled with unknowns. That’s why it’s essential to purchase a comprehensive expat insurance policy to cover you during your time overseas. However, not all insurance policies are the same. To clear up …
5 tips for helping kids adjust to expat life
Relocating overseas and adjusting to expat life can be stressful for parents, and even more so for children. Moving away from everything and everyone they know, starting at a new school in an unfamiliar country can be scary. However, there are simple ways to help …
Your key checklist as an expat moving overseas
Are you an expat moving overseas? Are you ready to relocate to a new country? Moving abroad can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Between packing up your house, saying goodbye to friends and preparing for your new job, there’s a lot to think about. Will …
How to solve 3 common expat anxieties before you move
If you have made the decision to move overseas and become an Australian expat, you are no doubt feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. Starting a new life abroad can be thrilling, but often the anxiety of leaving your familiar life behind can overshadow …