‘Struggling’: Mum’s viral admission reveals just how tough Aussies are doing it

News.com.au - 17/01
As the cost of living crisis rages and young families are struggling, one mum’s raw money admission has exposed just how hard it has become.

As the cost of living crisis rages and young families are struggling, one mum’s raw money admission has exposed just how hard it has become.

When Jordana Mintz, 28, decided to become a mother, she felt “mentally” ready and had done all the right things.

She had a side hustle as a photographer and a full-time job as a lawyer. Her partner is a teacher and they felt prepared.

They’d purchased their home and borrowed around $200,000 less than the bank said they could because they were cautious about not overextending.

The 28-year-old certainly didn’t think they’d be rich, but felt secure knowing they’d managed to save some extra money during the pandemic.

She figured they’d be comfortable, and financial stress wouldn’t be a huge part of their lives as they enjoyed being first-time parents.

The opposite has been true.

She felt like she was in a solid place to become a mum. Picture: TikTok/JordanaMintz
The cost of living crisis has made it so hard. Picture: iStock

In a powerful clip that instantly resonated online, Ms Mintz said she felt like she was ...
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