Millions of Australians consider financial infidelity to be the ultimate betrayal in their relationship, according to research by Finder a couple of years ago. A nationally representative survey of 1,015 respondents revealed more than 1 in 5 (22%) Australians think financial infidelity is worse than their partner having an affair. Gen Z (27%) are the…
According to an article in The Guardian Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative nurse recorded the most common regrets of dying in a blog called Inspiration and Chai. And among the top, from men, in particular, is ‘I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Here are the top five regrets of the dying, as witnessed by…
There is one thing that the rich and successful know that the average person does not understand. And if you want to become successful – whether it be in business, investing or just in your personal life, it’s very important for you to understand this concept, because it’s the reason these people are rich and…
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Welcome to another monthly Big Picture episode of the Michael Yardney podcast. Each month, I get together with leading financial commentator Pete Wargent, who brings decades of perspective to his views. In this episode, we explore a range of topics from inflation and government spending to property investment strategies and market trends. The Reserve Bank…
I am a big fan of habits. Good ones that is. Of course, not all habits are productive ones. Some are bad for us, they stop us from succeeding, and they reinforce negative patterns that we’ve picked up from parents, friends or colleagues. No one is perfect, but I’ve found that the most successful people…
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In today’s show, I chat with Ross Elliot, a prominent voice in the property market and urban development. Ross recently penned a thought-provoking article titled “The Housing Fix We Actually Can Do,” where he delves into the impact of taxes on property affordability and offers practical solutions to this pressing issue. We’ll discuss the current…
The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I bet they are happier more often. That’s because money does make a difference in people’s lives. It removes a lot of our worries and allows us more time to spend with our families or on activities that make us happy. I’ve…
I began my study of rich and successful people well over 40 years ago Of course, not all rich people are successful, and not all successful people are rich but remember I was much younger and more naïve then and wanted it all. I tried to understand why some people were rich while others kept…
Are you a coffee or tea lover? If you’re looking for an excuse to drink more coffee or tea this infographic from LifeHack may make you feel less guilty. It worked for me:
Australia is often seen as a land of opportunity, a place where hard work and determination can pave the way for a better life. But what if we suddenly closed our doors to newcomers? As we face a housing crisis, an aging population, and growing political pressure, some have begun to question whether Australia should…
