Helping South African expats and Australian families navigate financial complexity. I provide practical advice to help you build the life you really want.
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I write about money, behaviour and what I’m learning from life and work in Australia. You can search for something specific below, or start with one of these posts.
A few places to start
Moving to Melbourne: the practical arrival checklist
The practical admin of settling into a new city, based on my own move.
Understanding your first Australian payslip
Making sense of tax, Medicare and the super line.
Becoming a financial adviser in Australia
What I got wrong, what I learned and what starting again involved.
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Financial Planning · Expat & Cross-Border · Money & Behaviour · Professional Practice
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Melbourne vs Cape Town: does a higher salary buy a better life?
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While you wait on PR: check you are paying a real migration agent
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SARS Filing Season 2026: what to check on your tax return
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Payday Super: What has changed, and what to check
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What 20 Years of Data Tells Us About Australia
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Recent Cross-Border Changes South African Expats in Australia Should Be Aware Of
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Becoming a Financial Adviser in Australia: What I Got Wrong, and What I Learned
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Moving to Melbourne from South Africa: The Practical Arrival Checklist (2025 Edition)
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482 to 186: What I Learned About Medicare and Tax as an Expat in Australia
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Your first Aussie payslip decoded: tax, Medicare levy & that super line
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A South African’s Guide to Insurance Premiums in Australia
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Don’t take financial advice like you take your medicine
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How To Make Financial Sacrifices Easier
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How Small Businesses Thrive in Today’s Economy
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Crafting Your Financial Future: Lessons From Your First Paycheck
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Navigating Financial Storms: Insights from the Lighthouse
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Spring Forward: Unfreeze Your Financial Future