Comments on: The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 16: Moving to Australia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Tue, 21 May 2013 02:58:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ashley http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-187599 Ashley Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:07:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-187599 I just moved to Australia from North Carolina in March and it was the best decision. I did the same thing - sold or donated all of my belongings that didn't fit into two suitcases, and I'm loving it. It is a great opportunity to be able to move to another country and experience life from a different perspective. Also its amazing how great you feel with so few things - its a bit annoying at first when I only had one pot and one pan, but you get used to it and realise that you actually don't need all of that stuff that you accumulate over the years. And in my case the move wasn't that expensive - if it weren't for the plane ticket it would be one of the least expensive moves I've ever made since I didn't have to pay to move all of my belongings. If you ever get a chance to do it you should go for it! I just moved to Australia from North Carolina in March and it was the best decision. I did the same thing – sold or donated all of my belongings that didn’t fit into two suitcases, and I’m loving it. It is a great opportunity to be able to move to another country and experience life from a different perspective. Also its amazing how great you feel with so few things – its a bit annoying at first when I only had one pot and one pan, but you get used to it and realise that you actually don’t need all of that stuff that you accumulate over the years. And in my case the move wasn’t that expensive – if it weren’t for the plane ticket it would be one of the least expensive moves I’ve ever made since I didn’t have to pay to move all of my belongings. If you ever get a chance to do it you should go for it!

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]]> By: Mama Bird http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-187027 Mama Bird Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:28:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-187027 I used a working holiday visa to live/work in the UK and in Australia and highly recommend it. Back when I went the cutoff age was 25, so I barely squeaked in, but it's great they've raised it to 30. Americans don't get as long of a visa as Australians/Brits/Canadians b/c of the whole Commonwealth connection, but it's still something. I can tell you my entire world view changed after I lived overseas. The world is a much smaller place after you travel around for a while. It's really a nice feeling that if you want to go somewhere, no matter where it is, you can simply just save up and buy a plane ticket and go. So many have a block when it comes to travel that stops them from their "dream of seeing Paris" or whatever. It's sad to me. I don't how many people have told me how they would just LOVE to go to Australia or wherever. So, what's stopping you? GO!! I used a working holiday visa to live/work in the UK and in Australia and highly recommend it. Back when I went the cutoff age was 25, so I barely squeaked in, but it’s great they’ve raised it to 30. Americans don’t get as long of a visa as Australians/Brits/Canadians b/c of the whole Commonwealth connection, but it’s still something.

I can tell you my entire world view changed after I lived overseas. The world is a much smaller place after you travel around for a while. It’s really a nice feeling that if you want to go somewhere, no matter where it is, you can simply just save up and buy a plane ticket and go. So many have a block when it comes to travel that stops them from their “dream of seeing Paris” or whatever. It’s sad to me. I don’t how many people have told me how they would just LOVE to go to Australia or wherever. So, what’s stopping you? GO!!

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]]> By: E http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-187003 E Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:29:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-187003 @ Stephanie #4, I have moved a car in that exact situation. It's time consuming but not difficult. Change in registration is handled through your DMV and varies by state, so contact them (some have good websites) to find out what you need to do to get the car in your name. You will then have to re-register in your new state when you move - yes it's a pain but not hard to do. You will also have to find an insurance company that does business in both states, if you don't want to change insurers when you move. Most of the big name insurance companies probably will. I had to change companies when I moved from CA to OR as the insurer I had was California-only. It's just paperwork and phone calls; annoying but not difficult. have fun!! @ Stephanie #4, I have moved a car in that exact situation. It’s time consuming but not difficult. Change in registration is handled through your DMV and varies by state, so contact them (some have good websites) to find out what you need to do to get the car in your name. You will then have to re-register in your new state when you move – yes it’s a pain but not hard to do. You will also have to find an insurance company that does business in both states, if you don’t want to change insurers when you move. Most of the big name insurance companies probably will. I had to change companies when I moved from CA to OR as the insurer I had was California-only. It’s just paperwork and phone calls; annoying but not difficult.
have fun!!

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]]> By: guinness416 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186962 guinness416 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186962 Working holiday visas are out there for the taking, and one of the perqs of being under-30. It's really not that brave to use them, they're cheap, flexible and at that age you don't have too many ties. I used working holiday visas to spend time in the US - where I then lived for 7 years - and in Canada - where I now live. My sister and her friends all went to Aus. I know you can get them to my home country of Ireland too. Working holiday visas are out there for the taking, and one of the perqs of being under-30. It’s really not that brave to use them, they’re cheap, flexible and at that age you don’t have too many ties. I used working holiday visas to spend time in the US – where I then lived for 7 years – and in Canada – where I now live. My sister and her friends all went to Aus. I know you can get them to my home country of Ireland too.

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]]> By: John http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186885 John Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:07:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186885 I did the same thing; different circumstance. I moved to New Zealand 7 years ago with my then girlfriend, now wife. We were able to used a small family inheritance to buy a house outright (house prices where we live were VERY depressed) and we've spent the years slowly renovating and keeping clear of debt. Which got harder last year when we had our daughter, Elinor. Now we're in the beginning stages of our next great adventure: Israel. It's still 3 years away but got a lot of saving and planning to do before then. Way to go Adam for making it to Noo Zild! Haven't listened to the podcast yet, did you say where he managed to settle? I did the same thing; different circumstance. I moved to New Zealand 7 years ago with my then girlfriend, now wife. We were able to used a small family inheritance to buy a house outright (house prices where we live were VERY depressed) and we’ve spent the years slowly renovating and keeping clear of debt. Which got harder last year when we had our daughter, Elinor.

Now we’re in the beginning stages of our next great adventure: Israel. It’s still 3 years away but got a lot of saving and planning to do before then.

Way to go Adam for making it to Noo Zild! Haven’t listened to the podcast yet, did you say where he managed to settle?

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]]> By: Scott Lovingood http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186882 Scott Lovingood Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186882 I think it is wonderful that they are taking the time to follow their passions. Exposing their child to more than just American culture will also help her to develop a mindset that expands beyond the average. I love the concept of selling all your stuff. I have moved twice in the last 4 years and have to say that many boxes never got unpacked. I think we would all take a different look at what we really need if we thought about cleaning everything out to start all over again. Looking forward to listening to the podcast. I think it is wonderful that they are taking the time to follow their passions. Exposing their child to more than just American culture will also help her to develop a mindset that expands beyond the average.

I love the concept of selling all your stuff. I have moved twice in the last 4 years and have to say that many boxes never got unpacked. I think we would all take a different look at what we really need if we thought about cleaning everything out to start all over again.

Looking forward to listening to the podcast.

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]]> By: Phil http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186877 Phil Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:34:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186877 Although here in New Zealand not everybody have guns a hunting and fishing is still considered a right of passage in many places here. And not everybody couch surfs. Although here in New Zealand not everybody have guns a hunting and fishing is still considered a right of passage in many places here. And not everybody couch surfs.

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]]> By: Jeremy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186875 Jeremy Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:26:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186875 He took advantage of an excellent opportunity. People should definitely look at options like this and think about how great it would be for their child to grow up there. Imagine all of the experiences that both the parents and children will gather from their adventure. He took advantage of an excellent opportunity. People should definitely look at options like this and think about how great it would be for their child to grow up there. Imagine all of the experiences that both the parents and children will gather from their adventure.

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]]> By: L http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186871 L Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:24:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186871 Working holiday visas are excellent ways to get to see and experience another country- I came to Canada from the UK on one three years ago and haven't left! I've also got quite a few friends who have tried WWOOF, as well as some farming friends in New Zealand who use WWOOF workers and have heard good accounts from both parties. Working holiday visas are excellent ways to get to see and experience another country- I came to Canada from the UK on one three years ago and haven’t left!
I’ve also got quite a few friends who have tried WWOOF, as well as some farming friends in New Zealand who use WWOOF workers and have heard good accounts from both parties.

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]]> By: Stephanie PTY http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186867 Stephanie PTY Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:09:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186867 It was definitely an interesting episode, especially since Baker doesn't have as much time to write because he's still trying to get settled - it was nice to hear how things are going for him! I'm interested in some of your other thoughts on moving (both you, JD, and Jim), because I'm about to make the big "graduated from college, leave the state" move myself. I've been doing a series of posts about it on my blog as I go along, but I'm flying by the seat of my pants, mostly! ;) One of my specific problems is moving my car from one state to another. I don't know if anyone has done this before, but here's the deal: "my" car is currently registered to my mother, and my insurance is through my parents as well. So I need to get the car registered to me, and get my own insurance that will follow me through the move from one state to another. I'm hoping the insurance companies will make this easy for me, but having never done it before I'm a little worried! Has anyone been through this situation before? It was definitely an interesting episode, especially since Baker doesn’t have as much time to write because he’s still trying to get settled – it was nice to hear how things are going for him!

I’m interested in some of your other thoughts on moving (both you, JD, and Jim), because I’m about to make the big “graduated from college, leave the state” move myself. I’ve been doing a series of posts about it on my blog as I go along, but I’m flying by the seat of my pants, mostly! ;)

One of my specific problems is moving my car from one state to another. I don’t know if anyone has done this before, but here’s the deal: “my” car is currently registered to my mother, and my insurance is through my parents as well. So I need to get the car registered to me, and get my own insurance that will follow me through the move from one state to another. I’m hoping the insurance companies will make this easy for me, but having never done it before I’m a little worried! Has anyone been through this situation before?

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]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186866 J.D. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:54:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186866 Oops. Good point! I left out an important transition. I've edited the post to make things clearer. Oops. Good point! I left out an important transition. I’ve edited the post to make things clearer.

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]]> By: Not My Mother http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186865 Not My Mother Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:51:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186865 So did he move to Australia or New Zealand? I am confused now. Guess I'll have to listen to podcast when I'm home to find out. So did he move to Australia or New Zealand? I am confused now. Guess I’ll have to listen to podcast when I’m home to find out.

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]]> By: Matt Jabs http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/07/13/the-personal-finance-hour-episode-16-moving-to-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-186864 Matt Jabs Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:42:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=5066#comment-186864 Great interview guys... Even if doing something like what Baker, Courtney, & Milligan are doing scares the CRAP out of most of us... it is nice to be able to "live vicariously" through the Bakers. I had no idea how staunch they are on "no guns" in New Zealand, or that you can take "Hobbit Tours" (great question J.D. lol) Also, I have been kicking around the idea of quitting my job as an IT Manager, and hiring on as a hand on an organic farm while working toward my goal of full-time blogging. I haven't looked into it too much as of yet, so I was stoked to hear about WWOOF. I'm checking out www.wwoofusa.org right now... I had meant to call in, but was unable... sorry I missed the show buddy, but godspeed to you & your family Adam... and congrats on the new found freedom and adventure you have found. It is a precious thing, so cherish every moment! Great interview guys…

Even if doing something like what Baker, Courtney, & Milligan are doing scares the CRAP out of most of us… it is nice to be able to “live vicariously” through the Bakers.

I had no idea how staunch they are on “no guns” in New Zealand, or that you can take “Hobbit Tours” (great question J.D. lol)

Also, I have been kicking around the idea of quitting my job as an IT Manager, and hiring on as a hand on an organic farm while working toward my goal of full-time blogging. I haven’t looked into it too much as of yet, so I was stoked to hear about WWOOF. I’m checking out http://www.wwoofusa.org right now…

I had meant to call in, but was unable… sorry I missed the show buddy, but godspeed to you & your family Adam… and congrats on the new found freedom and adventure you have found. It is a precious thing, so cherish every moment!

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