What are the big rocks in your life? Put simply, your big rocks are your priorities.They are the tasks, projects or goals you absolutely must accomplish.If you’re like most people you’re likely to be very busy, but how productive are you? While successful people always find a...
This seasoned travel blogger offers their top travel tips to make solo travelling a breeze. I have been travelling overseas on my own for many years, but lately, I’ve found the need to modify a few things. My old sporting injuries are acting up more...
It's as simple as grabbing a pair of good binoculars and enjoying a beautiful clear night. Greg Quicke is a seasoned expert in the field of astronomy. His lifelong passion for stargazing, which often involves sleeping under the open skies in a swag, has earned...
A Goldilocks investment strategy means that you are making the most of your financial opportunities without overdoing it and taking unnecessary risks. That is, your level of investing is exactly right (i.e., perfectly balanced). Underinvesting means that you risk not having enough investment assets to enjoy a...
You can't control what happens on financial markets. But you can control one factor to improve your returns. When it comes to investing, there are things you can never control and things that you can. You can't control what happens on financial markets on a day-to-day basis...
Did you know advised individuals are more likely to be successful when making an insurance claim? Here’s why. A senior financial planner with Creation Wealth, has conceded that insurance “is a complex thing”. “Different insurance policies cover you for different events. The right combination of insurance complement each...
You want to know the #1 rule of personal finance for couples? Spouses almost never agree on the definition of “financial security.” Even the simple act of talking about what to do with extra money can cause conflict in relationships. Why? Because at the core of these discussions...
We all want to be a bit healthier but it’s not always easy to drag yourself off to do a workout, particularly in the lead up to such a busy time of the year. It’s also pretty hard to eat well when there are so...
We all know them. The people who seem to know everyone and effortlessly make connections within their network. While it’s wonderful to know a ‘connector’, we can also develop those qualities and become a connector ourselves. Maxwell Gladwell coined the phrase in his book “The Tipping...
A common property investing rule of thumb is that you should “buy property and never sell”. That’s because prices always trend higher over time which means you benefit from compounding capital growth. Of course, the rule-of-thumb should be adjusted to include “buy quality property and never sell” to ensure you...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.