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For US citizens calling Australia home- navigating tax can be a challenge

Australia has always been a popular place for US citizens to call home. Whether it be for career opportunities, following loved ones, or a change in lifestyle, thousands of US citizens have been packing up their belongings and moving to the land Downunder. According to the 2016 census, almost 90,000 US-born individuals now call Australia […]

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Is your financial future protected?

When planning finances and how to achieve financial independence, one of the biggest mistakes Australians make is assuming that they will have a healthy income over the course of their working life. But life is unpredictable, so what happens when injury or illness gets in the way?

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Smart cities: How we live will change in the future

I recently read a report that I found interesting in terms of our future. This report, from McKinsey, outlined the future of our cities. It piqued my interest enough that I took a further look, and found a stat that made me take notice: By 2050, it’s predicted that 75% of the world’s population will live in a city. That’s a huge population shift.

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Technology and productivity: Is one killing the other?

I recently read an article from the World Economic Forum, with the main theme being along the following lines: Is technology driving productivity, or is it actually stopping work? The case was made that technology, particularly in the office context, is not actually increasing productivity but is, in fact, an inhibitor to working effectively.

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Matthew Baker

Matt has over 11 years of experience in banking and finance including both personal and business banking. His customer first mindset, backed by his Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management, makes him the ideal person to speak to if you’re considering a property purchase or refinancing an existing arrangement.

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Protect yourself: Scams are on the rise

It’s a sad reality today that many Australians are targeted by financial scams. It’s something that is often in the headlines and we hear countless warnings to be aware that unscrupulous people could be after our hard-earned money.

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The next technology revolution could be a game changer

Technology has the power to change our lives, often rapidly. We live in an age where it is already revolutionising the way we live in so many ways: Think about artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT)…all of these terms have become commonplace.

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Relocation

Moving to a new country can be an extremely exciting and rewarding journey for you and your family, however, it does come with some unique challenges that need careful consideration and specialist advice. Failure to pay sufficient attention to your financial setup can lead to significant errors and inefficiencies that could make your financial objectives […]

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