The new year is a time when most people sit back and set some goals for the year ahead. But why not think about your goals for next year now? If you are thinking of buying a property, get a jump-start on 2024 and be...
Catch up on your super If you’ve had an irregular or interrupted income in the past, you might’ve missed out on opportunities to contribute to super. If you don’t fully utilise your concessional cap, and you’re eligible, you may be able to make ‘catch up’ on concessional...
Gold has been glittering for some time, but many share market investors have outperformed. In early November four men were charged over the 2019 theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Mansion, the former home of British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Valued at around A$9...
Change is a constant. Life is about change and as we embrace each new milestone and deal with the challenges life throws us from time to time, we grow as human beings. Just as life changes, so do your insurance needs. Personal insurance is never a...
Christmas is a time for giving and it’s so easy to get caught up in the joys of the festive season and lose track of how much you are spending. Fortunately, there are a few tried and true strategies to manage your money to see...
It’s nice to enjoy a break over the summer months. In fact, it’s an Aussie tradition - that mass exodus after Boxing Day that sees us head off for some well-earned rest and relaxation. However, it can be hard to unwind when we have a...
IN OUR FAST-PACED LIVES, IT'S EASY TO NEGLECT OUR HEALTH AND FALL INTO UNHEALTHY HABITS. HOWEVER, BY MAKING A FEW SIMPLE LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS, YOU CAN SET YOURSELF ON THE PATH TO A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER LIFE. Let's delve deeper into these recommendations and explore how they...
Everyone knows that location is critical when selecting an investment property that will outperform. But what makes a good location and why are some locations better prospects than others? When I started investing around 50 years ago the emphasis for homebuyers was largely affordability and proximity to...
It takes time to build financial freedom, but if you only have a short timeframe ahead of you to build your nest egg, all is not lost.A number of years ago I was asked by Your Investment Property Magazine to devise a strategy for success...
Here are five investing tips for those who are just beginning their investment journey. 1. Evaluate where you're at financially Before beginning your investment journey, it's important to sit down and map out your financial position and goals so that you know where you are and exactly...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.