If you’ve been following my blogs by now you know I like to share some motivational quotes with you each Monday morning. Here are some great ones from successful business people, entrepreneurs and investors to get you through the week… 1. “Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over…
Let me ask you a confronting question. Are you where you thought you’d be financially by now? If you’re like most Australians, the answer is probably “not quite” – and that’s OK. In fact, you’re not alone. But let’s take a step back for a moment and really think about why that is. Because if…
What does it take to be in the top 1% of wealthy people? Is it a matter of luck, hard work, education, or perhaps a combination of these? And more importantly… why do so few people actually get there, even though most dream about it? We know that true wealth is much more than how…
For decades, owning a home has been the cornerstone of the great Australian dream. It has symbolised not just financial security, but also stability, belonging, and a pathway to wealth creation. But that dream is slipping away for many Australians. In 1996, nearly three-quarters of Australian households owned their own home. By the 2021 Census,…
I hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but clearly, we are living in challenging times. Despite all the bad news in the media, with economic problems, geopolitical problems, and cost-of-living pressures, there is also good news out there if you look for it. But there’s no doubt there are still many challenges ahead…
A recent report has claimed that Australia is drifting towards becoming a “homeowners’ welfare state.” It’s a provocative headline, but is it really the full story? Yes, it’s true that tax settings and government policies have long favoured homeownership, but rather than seeing this as a handout, we should recognise it as a deliberate choice…
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Today, Simon Kuestenmacher and I discuss a topic that’s at the heart of the “Great Australian Dream”: homeownership. For over a century, owning your own home was not just a rite of passage—it was an expectation. But that dream is slipping further out of reach for millions of Australians, particularly younger generations. We discuss the…
Will today’s younger generations end up wealthier, happier, and more secure than their parents? That used to be a no-brainer. For much of Australia’s modern history, each generation climbed the economic ladder higher than the one before it. More education, better jobs, bigger homes, longer lives. But that narrative is now being questioned, especially by…
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If you’ve ever tried running a business—or even building a property portfolio—with your partner, you’ll know it can be both incredibly rewarding and, at times, incredibly stressful. The kitchen table becomes a boardroom, the bedroom becomes an office, and before you know it, every day feels like Groundhog Day. But it doesn’t have to be…
When it comes to property investment in Australia, there’s no shortage of information available about how budding investors can ensure success. And while learning how to invest in property is vital for all newcomers, understanding the pitfalls to avoid should also be a priority from day one. As we have seen over the last few…
