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Category Archives: Living Overseas

Living overseas is such a unique experience.
It can be exciting, terrifying, challenging and rewarding. Sometimes all in one day!
These blogs take on the biggest money mistakes, tips, hacks and problems that expats deal with.

Banking Tips for Australians Living Abroad

Posted on July 14, 2018November 13, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Reduce your stress and avoid extra costs that could chip into your savings plan, with these helpful banking tips for Australians living or working overseas. Open a Local Bank Account It’s the first step – and an important one. Sadly, though, it’s often the most […]

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A Money Transfer Guide for Expat New Zealanders Living and Working in Australia

Posted on February 1, 2018November 13, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Many New Zealanders see little difference between life back home with expat life in Australia but money transfer issues are something that can’t be ignored. Setting up an Australian bank account while you’re still back home in New Zealand is a good way to prepare […]

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Travel Card Review: 28 Degrees MasterCard Vs Citibank Plus Transaction Account VS NAB Traveller

Posted on January 28, 2018November 13, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Whether it’s holiday or business, when you travel overseas, you need to take money. Plastic cards make it easy without the bulge of a bum-bag hindering all that exploring. But what sort of plastic makes it easiest? If you’re choosing from a debit card, credit […]

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A Money Transfer Guide for Australian Expats Living & Working in China

Posted on December 10, 2017November 13, 2018 by Oscar Murray

Among the top ten of the costliest cities in the world (according to the Mercer 2015 Cost of Living Survey), Shanghai and Beijing feature highly. The reason Chinese cities have jumped in this year’s rankings are due to the ongoing strengthening of the Chinese yuan, […]

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Is It Cheaper to Buy a Pint of Guinness in Dublin or Sydney?

Posted on November 14, 2017April 1, 2019 by Oscar Murray

Ever wondered whether it was cheaper to get drunk in Dublin or Sydney? We looked into which city provided the cheapest pint of Guinness and compared the results. There is nothing like enjoying a beer with friends, no matter where you are. We’re big beer […]

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