If you’ve moved to Australia and found yourself earning more than you ever did before yet somehow feeling tighter, more stressed, or constantly unsure where your money is going, you’re not imagining it. Believe me, this is one of the most confusing parts of starting over in a new country.And you know what? It’s something […]
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If you’re a new immigrant in Australia and December feels heavier than festive, I want you to hear this gently: It doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful. It doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.It often means you’re living through a very real “in-between” season, building a new life while still missing the old one. I remember
A Deep, Honest, and Practical Guide for the First Month of Your New Life INTRODUCTION: You’re Here and You’re Doing Better Than You Think When we first arrived in Australia back in 2016, I remember holding my first grocery receipt and thinking, “Did I really just spend that much… on bread and milk?” Everything was
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(A friendly, personal guide to help new immigrants budget smarter and settle with confidence) A Personal Note I still remember our first few months in Australia the excitement, the dreams, and the… reality check. We thought we were prepared. We had our bank accounts set up, a small emergency fund, and even a plan for
Welcome to Australia- Let’s Get Your Banking Sorted I still remember our first day in Australia, we are standing in a bank line, wondering which account would actually make our life easier. Between finding a home, starting work, and adjusting to daily life, the last thing we needed was banking stress. If you’ve just arrived,
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Moving countries isn’t just about logistics. It’s about identity. Finding an apartment when you barely know the streets.Figuring out public transport at night.Buying essentials, reading labels you can’t pronounce, and choosing foods you’ve never tried. It’s disorienting. And it will humble you emotionally, financially, and mentally. Most newcomers underestimate this. They think a new country
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When we first arrived in Australia, our hearts were full of excitement, dreams and hope. However, our inboxes were full of suspicious messages too. We were ready to start fresh. To find work. To build a life. To make sure our daughter will have a future here. We were lost at first, but after some
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has been raising interest rates since May 2022. In a bid to tackle soaring inflation, many Australians are feeling the pinch. For homeowners, this means higher mortgage repayments and increased financial pressure. The rise in interest rates can be particularly daunting for those with variable-rate home loans. Also, for those
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Starting a new life in Australia can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you have little ones to care for. As a new immigrant, one of our biggest challenges was figuring out how to manage childcare while both my partner and I worked. With no family nearby to help, we quickly learned that childcare
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When my family and I decided to immigrate to Australia, we quickly realised that starting a new life came with more costs than we expected. While many people focus only on visa fees, the reality is that there are many other upfront and everyday expenses that can add up quickly once you begin the journey.
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