Sophisticated investors understand their portfolios are the equivalent of income-producing businesses and wealth-creation vehicles. What I mean is they don’t adopt a set-and-forget attitude, and then naively hope that it all works out in their financial favor… someday! Rather, just like business owners, they make sure they...
Debt consolidation is a strategic approach to managing multiple debts by combining them into a single, more manageable loan. This method can simplify your payments, potentially lower interest rates, and help you pay off debt faster. However, it requires careful planning and understanding. Here are essential...
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Smartphones seem to rule our lives, it's become almost instinctual to reach for our devices as soon as we wake up. But have you ever noticed how starting your day with a flood of notifications can leave you feeling stressed and disconnected? Waking up to your...
The statistics say it all-around 92% of Australians who invest in property never make it past their first or second investment. This is in spite of the fact that one property will never make you rich…it will never even make for a comfortable retirement when you...
When Australians are choosing to retire comes down to a range of factors. Vanguard’s 2024 How Australia Retires research found that nearly 50% of retirees have retired earlier than they would have thought. The average retirement age reported by retirees was 61 years old, while working age Australians reported...
Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have enjoyed an astonishing rise into mainstream consciousness in recent years. Despite all the hype – perhaps partly because of it – investing in them can still expose us to serious risks. Last year, Australians lost A$2.74 billion to scams. Investment scams topped...
You might think you don’t need life insurance because you’re young and child-free. Or you might be worried your insurer won’t pay your claim. It’s time to sort fact from fiction – and stop myths like these standing in the way of the protection you...
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Diabetes isn’t just about managing blood sugar levels, it’s also about making sure that the lifestyle you live compliments your diabetes treatment plan. That includes eating the right amount of food, and the right kind of food that can lower the risk of diabetes complications...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.