Sleep is often overlooked in favor of work, social activities, and entertainment. Many of us sacrifice sleep to meet deadlines, binge-watch shows, or scroll through social media late into the night. While it may seem like an easy trade-off, regularly getting less than six hours...
One of the hardest aspects of property investing isn’t locating the perfect property or securing a good loan. It’s something deceptively simple but challenging: having a sound strategic plan and then sticking to your plan. In an era of social media and reality TV, it's easy to...
What's your super strategy? Did you know it’s likely you’ll spend up to two or more decades in retirement? It’s a long time, so will you be able to afford all the things you’ve thought of doing in retirement before your savings run out? By starting now...
Why high-quality bonds are a logical alternative to hybrid securities. Some of the biggest changes on financial markets that are likely to have a profound impact on many retail investors can occur without attracting too much attention. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), the regulator of banks,...
Optimism and self-confidence are great attributes – until they stand in the way of taking sensible precautions to protect ourselves and our families. Discover how instinctive human behaviours can cause us to underestimate future risks, and how life insurance can help us overcome them. Why do...
What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a financial safety net, offering you instant access to money when you need to cover the cost of unplanned expenses, like losing a job, unexpected travel or a medical emergency. This involves putting funds aside periodically so...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so you might as well make it a good one! This tasty frittata is the perfect breakfast option as it’s packed with protein to keep you feeling fuller for longer throughout the day. The addition of...
Our neurological system bears the burden of all the stress, whether it comes from work pressure, family responsibilities, or recurrent events. We are told to be productive, maintain our workout schedule, and ace our social engagement—all while continuing our monotonous routine or handling household chores. With everything...
Why invest in property? What makes this such a popular option? You can earn rental income plus benefit from capital growth. What’s different for investors vs. homeowners? Stamp duty If you’re an investor you’ll also pay stamp duty, which varies, depending on your state. This is based on your...
Retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation, travel, and spending quality time with loved ones after a lifetime of hard work. However, for many retirees, debt can loom large and create considerable stress and anxiety. From credit card debt to mortgages, medical bills, and...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.