I Lost Thousands in Bad Relationships. Rebuilding My Finances Changed Everything.
About this episode
The episode discusses overcoming financial setbacks caused by unhealthy relationships and the journey to financial independence.
Sometimes the biggest financial setbacks have nothing to do with money. After migrating to Australia from Malaysia, she watched her family go from a comfortable life to starting over from scratch. Money wasn't something anyone talked about, especially the women in her family, so when she entered her first serious relationships, she had no idea what financial abuse or manipulation could look like. By 28, she'd lost thousands, moved back in with her parents and felt like she was starting all over again. But instead of staying there, she got curious. She started learning about money, bought her first home on her own, built a share portfolio worth $70,000, grew her super to more than $280,000, and carved out a career as an emergency veterinarian earning up to $250,000 a year. Along the way, she also met a partner who supports her goals instead of holding her back. We chat about financial abuse, rebuilding your confidence after unhealthy relationships, migrating to Australia, buying a home solo, planning for a family, and why sometimes the best investment you can make is believing you're capable of creating a different future. If you've ever felt like you've fallen behind because of…
People in this episode
Host: Victoria Devine
Topics covered
- financial abuse
- rebuilding confidence
- migrating to Australia
- buying a home solo
- planning for a family
- investing in oneself
Keywords
- financial abuse
- confidence rebuilding
- home buying
- superannuation
- emergency veterinarian
- investing
- relationship impact on finances
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Australia, Malaysia
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