She's On The Money She Skipped Uni, Travelled for 4 Years… and Still Built Her Dream Life
Oct 19, 2025
Natasha, a money diarist and early-career saver, shares her unconventional journey of skipping university to buy property in her early twenties. While others struggled with student debt, she traveled for four years, renting out her home. Natasha discusses her frugal travel hacks, balancing motherhood with a career as an executive assistant, and her choices around investing and budgeting. She reveals how community support plays a vital role in her life and emphasizes prioritizing experiences over traditional financial paths. Her insights are both relatable and inspiring!
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Use Property To Fund Life Choices
- Consider buying property early and renting it out to enable life choices like extended travel. Seek practical advice from experienced people and act on tested strategies.
Frugal Travel Tricks
- Natasha worked admin roles and her husband worked with an Australian tour company while abroad. They stretched budgets by staying in hostels and packing sandwiches to save on travel costs.
Prioritise Jobs That Match Life Plans
- Natasha researched employers' parental policies before returning from overseas to align career choices with family plans. Choosing roles with good maternity leave enabled smoother family planning.