In 2013, after three years of living abroad and backpacking around the world, my partner, Sam, and I returned home to Australia without a cent to our names. We'd literally spent everything we had on our adventures and owned nothing but the clothes in our suitcase when we stepped off the plane. I didn't want to move back to the city we were living in before our travels, as I grew up there, and I was worried it would feel like a step backward.
While filing for bankruptcy can present financial challenges, it is crucial to understand that it does not permanently close the door on homeownership. Many individuals successfully purchase a home after navigating the bankruptcy process.
