Saving money is a fundamental aspect of financial security and wellbeing. A savings account, although often overlooked in pursuing more lucrative investments, plays a crucial role in a well-rounded financial strategy. Understanding how to maximise the benefits of your savings account can lead to increased financial stability...
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...
There are only two types of people - those who outlive their money and those who don't. Of course, everyone wants to be in the latter group, but most Australians don’t fall into that category. I found that you need to do the hard things now so...
As parents, we strive to arm our children with the necessary skills and knowledge that will guide them through life. A critical yet often overlooked part of this toolkit is financial literacy. Grasping money management from an early age can have a profoundly positive impact on a...
Have you ever wondered what your financial thermostat is set for? Perhaps the thought has never crossed your mind? Let‘s look at it a different way… What is your Air Conditioner temperature set for? I know where we live in Brisbane it runs at a consistent and cool 23...
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...
The rising cost of living is taking a toll on Australians. Recent research found that almost two in five Australians (37%) would find themselves without funds within a week if their income were to cease. This statistic remains consistent with findings from two years ago when the...
If you ask 100 Australian investors which book got them into property, I reckon at least 70 would say Michael Yardney’s 'How To Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Property Portfolio – in your spare time'. In fact, I recently re-read it – but this time the updated 16th Anniversary...
The "Rich" and "Poor" share very different beliefs, According to a 5-year study by best-selling American author Tom Corley, our subconscious makes up 5/6ths of our brain and responds to our beliefs. Like software code, our beliefs direct our subconscious to manifest that which we think about and...
Building wealth is simple. It doesn’t require luck, genius, or special connections. You don’t have to attend overpriced weekend financial seminars or learn the latest tricks and gimmicks sold by slick marketers. As John Bogle wisely stated: The secret is there are no secrets. The truth behind how to build wealth...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.