I'm looking for moving/shipping companies to send a couple of boxes of books & clothes from Australia to the USA (as I'm relocating). While requesting quotes, one company strongly suggested that I hire them to pack my things for me as apparently US Customs get suspicious if the boxes were packed by the individual mover (me, in this case) rather than by a professional. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and the US Customs website hasn't addressed this. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 1, 2012 - 12 answers

Is it possible to get any sort of loan or credit in Australia as a non-permanent resident? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 12, 2011 - 3 answers

I'm an Australian citizen leaving Australia permanently. Can I withdraw anything from my superannuation? [more inside]
posted by Eastgate on May 14, 2009 - 7 answers

A coin a year, but the mint isn't sweet. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Mar 16, 2009 - 2 answers

Paul Keating recently said that the people running the banks in Australia were 'counterhoppers'. What did he mean? [more inside]
posted by tellurian on Mar 8, 2009 - 13 answers

What should I do in addition to super to have any hope of retiring several decades from now? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Jul 28, 2008 - 4 answers