Managing your financial situation always involves tension between how you live your life now and preparing for your future – whatever that looks like. The worry about not getting the balance right and making unnecessary sacrifices now – or not having enough money for the things...
AS THE TEMPERATURES INCREASE, OUR BODIES CRAVE FOODS THAT CAN COOL US DOWN AND KEEP US HYDRATED. ONE SUCH SUMMER SUPERFOOD IS LAUKI (BOTTLE GOURD). THIS HUMBLE VEGETABLE, OFTEN OVERLOOKED, IS A POWERHOUSE OF NUTRIENTS. Lauki is mostly water, making it perfect for quenching your thirst...
We all love a holiday. Having a break from the daily grind is the best way to refresh, re-energise and refocus but it’s not always possible to take off for a long holiday, which is where the newest vacation trend - microcations - comes in...
With property remaining a high-priced asset, it’s more important than ever for investors to ensure their property investments are a financial success. The latest data demonstrates property’s popularity. One-in-five households (21%) owns a home in addition to their usual residence. Maximising taxation benefits is one key element...
Five easy ways to get more into your super fund before the end of the financial year. With the end of the current financial year fast approaching, time is running out if you’re planning to boost your superannuation balance before 30 June. Even depositing a small amount...
What the ATO is focusing on, and how to prepare for tax time. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has flagged its key areas of focus for the 2023-24 tax year. The tax regulator will be using its increasingly sophisticated data-matching capabilities to ensure taxpayers are declaring all...
There are potentially big profits to be made when renovating. But, it's not always smooth sailing for those trying to manufacture a profit through a property refresh. You see...
At this time of year, many property investors feel overwhelmed by the extra tax admin suddenly looming over them. However, if you switch your wintery end of financial year (EOFY) mindset to a sunnier new year one, you might find plenty of ways to plan...
BACK PAIN CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT YOUR SLEEP AND LEAVE YOU FEELING GROGGY AND IRRITABLE DURING THE DAY. WHILE MANY FACTORS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO BACK PAIN, YOUR SLEEPING POSITION PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE. Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for your health, but back pain can...
Are you interested in property development? While many properties make good homes, fewer are “investment grade” properties and even fewer are potentially profitable development sites. In a recent blog, I outlined why I choose the suburbs where I undertake developments very carefully. Now it’s time to find the “right” property in...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.