![Most Popular Toys of the last 50 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/toy-car-431356_1920-270x200.jpg)
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
![Christmas around the world [infographic]](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/christmas-tree-1856410_1920-270x200.jpg)
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…
![[Podcast] Here’s what Einstein can teach you about property investing.](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MY-podcast-529-Einstein_Lessons-270x200.jpg)
Property investment is certainly not rocket science and while you don’t have to be a genius to succeed in real estate, it never hurts to learn from great minds when trying to achieve great things. Renowned for his Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein’s wisdom extends beyond the realm of physics. On today’s episode, I explored…
![[Podcast] Who makes better investors – men or women?](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MY-podcast-516-Who_makes_better_investors_men_or_women-Tom_Corley-270x200.jpg)
Have you ever considered that women might just be better property investors than men? This episode reveals some fascinating insights into how gender impacts decision-making in property investment. We also delve into the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness and explore the transformative power of good habits in achieving financial success. I’m joined…
Yes, it’s the beginning of another week so here are 20 great quotes to give you a little nudge and inspiration for your week: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” Chinese proverb “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any…
Nassim Nicholas Taleb became famous for his book The Black Swan which taught us to look out for the unexpected X-Factor. He also wrote The Bed of Procrustes, a collection of hundreds of “philosophical and practical aphorisms” – pithy one-line quotes full of meaning and importance. I’ve selected a number of these that struck me…