If you want to become a successful property investor you really need to understand the five levels of investing which is a model I’ve created to explain the progression most investors take in their path to developing financial freedom. Just to make things clear…this has nothing...
With average life expectancies rising, early investment education and financial advice will become increasingly critical. It’s not a well-known annual event in Australia, but October 31 happened to be World Savings Day. Established almost a century ago in Europe, the main purpose of World Savings Day is...
Making portfolio changes based on short-term volatility can be detrimental over the long term. Making knee-jerk changes to an investment portfolio’s asset allocations based on the current market conditions, generally speaking, isn’t an ideal strategy. But we’re seeing a lot of reactive behaviour by investors right around...
It’s a simple question a lot of landlords ask. But the answer is a bit more complex. Read on to find out why. Landlord insurance is all about protecting owners from the unique risks they face when leasing their investment property. In general, the insurance can cover the property...
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...
No one is immune to errors, including the best investors in the world. Fortunately, investment mistakes can provide valuable lessons over time, providing investors an opportunity to gain insights on investing—and build more resilient portfolios. The CFA Institute has compiled a list of the top 20...
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...
He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.