If you’re most like most listeners of this podcast, you’re looking to secure your financial future. I was interested to recently read that Australians think they need $650,000 in their superannuation to have a comfortable retirement. By the way, this would only give him $33,397 annual income – to me that’s not a comfortable retirement…
If we were to judge whether 2023 was a good time in the history of the world, many people would probably think not, wouldn’t they? This year alone we have experienced a war in the Middle East that has created social rifts in many countries, while the war in Ukraine continued on And back home…
In today’s episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, I’m joined by independent financial advisor Stuart Wemyss, and we tackle the great debate in property investment – the significance of rental yields versus capital growth. Stuart’s insights, backed by years of experience and knowledge of Australia’s property market, guide us through this complex topic. We uncover…
If you’re like many Australians, you’re probably wondering what’s ahead for our property markets in 2024. Clearly, inflation will be with us longer and interest rates will remain higher than we were hoping for, so what does this mean for your property investment plans? Watch this special Masterclass as Dr. Andrew Wilson and I discuss:…
Here is a little nostalgia hit for you. The infographic below shows the most popular toys from 1963 – 2013. Take a look and see if you recognise a birthday present or two! Source: Abbey Ryan Design
Merry Christmas – to the many readers of my blog who celebrate it. For many, this time of the year is spent with friends, family, and food. This interesting infographic shows how Christmas is celebrated around the world…
What has been the single greatest obstacle stopping you from becoming financially free? Why do I ask? Well… a few weeks ago at a private client function I was conducting I had the good fortune to have conversations with a number of our Wealth Retreat graduates. I was talking with them about their experiences since…
We have all heard the saying that a fool and his money are soon parted. I know some smart reader will think – “ How did the fool get his money in the first place? But putting that aside, you’re likely to have come across a few people who despite having the trappings of being…
I know many Aussie households are doing it tough at present but according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) household wealth rose for the fourth straight quarter (+2.3 per cent or $339 billion) in the September quarter 2023. Total household wealth was $15.3 trillion in the September quarter, which…
We live in a world of consumption, where people seek immediate gratification with the latest and greatest gadgets and products as soon as they hit the shelves. Think about Apple and the ridiculously long line of people who queue for their updated iPhones! When it comes to money management and becoming rich, though, patience and…