I am about to shatter your very understanding of happiness. For some listeners, this may be discomforting; for others, this may be a revelation. In my chat with international best-selling author Tom Corley today, we will explain why wealthy people are happier. Now, I know they say money can’t buy happiness, but please bear with…
We all want to be financially secure. And many of us are prepared to put in the hard work to make it a reality. However many people seem to encounter roadblock after roadblock on their path to financial freedom and the main issue is often their own bad habits. But it’s never too late to…
Having grown up in a household where money was scarce, early on in my life I made a decision to learn about money – how to make it, how to save it, how to invest it, and to be blunt…how to become rich. Over the last 5 decades I’ve read countless articles (and written thousands…
Have you considered getting involved in property investment even though you’re still relatively young? Want to avoid the minefield that causes around 50% of those who get started in property investment to sell up? A number of years ago Finder.com.au interviewed me for my thoughts on this topic, and one of the things we discussed…
Are you a coffee lover? I remember taking a trip to Brazil and on one of the tours we took a drive through the coffee plantation, the tour guide said ‘this is where espresso originated’. Little did he know that on the tour was a couple from Italy, who had a few words of argument…
In Australia, homeownership has long been a marker of success—a milestone that signified stability, adulthood, and financial security. But in recent years, we’ve seen younger generations delaying the purchase of their first home, and in some cases, forgoing it altogether. While it’s tempting to point the finger at affordability issues alone, there’s a deeper story…
If you’re looking to eventually develop financial freedom by building a substantial property portfolio, it’s crucial to understand the importance of running two distinct “businesses” to ensure you attain your goal of having a significant portfolio. I’m sure you’ve heard that 92% of property investors never get past their first or second property, and there…
In today’s show, we answer one of the questions on almost every property investor’s mind: “How long does it take for my investment property to cover its costs?” We all know property investment is a long-term game, but it’s easy to get frustrated when you’re pouring money into your investment and not seeing immediate returns….
Today is another of our popular question-and-answer shows. It’s the replay of a recent webinar where Ken Raiss, Brett Warren, and I answered a wide range of questions asked by the participants. Today’s show covers strategies and considerations for building a strong property portfolio amidst economic challenges. Whether you’re looking to invest in Melbourne’s promising…
With the prospect of a rate cut looming, many investors and homeowners are eagerly watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will move, and what the potential impact could be on house prices. As we know, interest rates are a key lever in the broader economic environment, and when they shift, so do property…