Money regrets – we all have some. We’ve all made financial decisions we would ‘undo’ given half a chance. It might be the under-performing property we wished we’d passed on or that great property we wish we had really chased. Given how important financial skills are to navigating life, and the fact that schools don’t…
If you’re feeling uncertain about the property market right now, you’re not alone. Many property investors I speak with are in the same boat – bombarded by conflicting information and unsure about the next steps. The challenges you’re facing are real, but they don’t have to hold you back. Here are some common obstacles you…
Warren Buffett is arguably one of the best investors of all time and has an excellent track record of creating and maintaining his wealth dating back to his early entrepreneurial days starting at just five years old. You’d think that the hugely successful magnate and philanthropist would be too strapped for time to mentor as…
What’s ahead for 2025? As we begin 2025, the social, economic, and political landscapes in Australia are poised for significant shifts. While forecasting the future is always fraught with uncertainty, some key demographic and economic trends are emerging that will likely shape the year and in fact, the decade ahead. In this week’s Demographics Decoded…
How you invest your time determines how your financial future will unfold. When people tell me they can’t invest because they’re too poor – now they don’t use those words – they say they don’t have enough money, I tell them “If you don’t have any money invest your time.” Unfortunately, most people have no…
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Today, I discuss Australia’s housing crisis in Australia with Brendan Coates, the Housing and Economic Security Program Director at the Grattan Institute. We explore what’s really driving the housing crisis, the impact of migration and tax policies, and why simply building more homes may not be the silver bullet many think it is. We also…
In the world of property investment, a troubling phenomenon often rears its head: the Dunning-Kruger Effect. You see.. when it comes to money, seemingly rational people don’t always act rationally. We are subject to cognitive biases. Let me explain… In 1999, psychologists David Dunning and Justin Kruger published research finding that people with limited knowledge…
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It’s the beginning of a New Year, so I’d like to take a step back to reflect on the rollercoaster that was 2024 in the housing markets and gear up for what promises to be an equally fascinating 2025. Today, I’m joined by Nicola McDougall, chair of PIPA – the Property Investment Professionals of Australia,…
We all belong to one – A tribe that is! So in our latest Demographics Decoded podcast episode, Simon Kuestenmacher and I delved deep into the rich tapestry of demographic tribes that make up Australia. It’s fascinating how we can group people based on their behaviours, preferences, and life stages. These groups, or “tribes,” provide…
Playing monopoly was a tradition in our family for a long time. Unfortunately, the game doesn’t come out as often these days – I guess I don’t play board games much anymore. In the good old days, I played Monopoly with my parents when I was young, with my children when they were young, and…
