EP 22 - Financial Advice for Aussie Expats with James Ridley

10/07/2018 35 min

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With so many young Australians packing their bags and heading overseas to live and work. Or having the dream of running a location independent business and working from their laptop it can be easy to get caught up in the travel / expat lifestyle and forget about your financial and tax responsibilities back home. Which if you aren't careful can end up costing you a lot of money.   On this episode my guest, James Ridley from Atlas Wealth is here to discuss what young Australians need to be aware of if they want to run go work or live overseas.   Episode Sponsor - This episode is brought to you by More Time Financial. A financial planning, money management and financial education company who are on a mission to help young Australians make smarter decisions with their money.   Topics covered in this episode   What steps you need to take before your leave Australia How to maximise your time while you are overseas What needs to happen before you come home to Australia Setting up a bank account in the country you are living or working in What happens to your HECS Debt when you are aboard Tips for sending money bank home The difference between being a resident and non resident for tax purposes   About Me: Ross Marais I am a Gen Y Financial Adviser & Lifestyle Planner. CoFounder of More Time Financial. For the past 4 years I have been on a mission to help young Australians make smarter decisions with their money.   Follow me Online Here:   Website    | rossmarais.com Instagram     | Instagram@rossmarais Youtube     | Youtube@rossmarais Facebook    | Facebook@rossmaraisoffical Twitter        | Twitter@rossmaraisfp LinkedIn     | Linke