Warren Buffett is known for many things: his reading habits, his philanthropy, his dedication to teaching the importance of money to kids, his business acumen, his wealth, and especially his investing style. He is also known for giving out priceless wisdom that has stood the test of time over the years. After all, who wouldn’t…
Negotiation is more of an art than a science. Skilful negotiation doesn’t come naturally to most of us – it’s something that needs to be learned, practised, and perfected over time. It’s often said that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything, which means that most buyers and sellers, who only transact…
Australia is getting older, richer, and, perhaps most surprisingly, lonelier. At first glance, that sounds contradictory. We’re living longer, the average household wealth has grown, and our economy continues to attract global talent. But beneath the surface, there are profound demographic and social shifts quietly reshaping our housing markets, our workforce, and the way we…
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Have you ever looked at today’s property prices and wondered, How is this even possible? How can values keep climbing when interest rates are still high, affordability is stretched to breaking point, and so many Australians feel locked out of the market? You’re not alone. It feels counterintuitive. It feels unfair. And for many,…
You’ve probably heard it before—or maybe even said it yourself: “Baby Boomers had it easy.” They bought property when homes were three times the average income, got free university, and watched their house prices skyrocket while sipping cheap coffee. But is it really that simple? Or are we falling into the trap of generational finger-pointing…
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If you could see one number that reliably predicts where property prices are heading next, would you want to know what it is? Well, today, you’re about to find out — and it’s not what you think. You see…most investors think population growth drives property prices… but today I’m joined by Stuart Wemyss, financial strategist…
Most people think the biggest threat to their financial future is a market downturn, higher interest rates, or choosing the wrong investment. They’re wrong. In my experience, long-term wealth isn’t destroyed by bad markets. It’s eroded by bad decisions – often sensible-looking ones made with confidence and good intentions. That’s what makes these mistakes so…
How we move through our cities is about much more than just getting from A to B. It impacts our health, our productivity, our environment — and yes, even our wealth. And with Australia’s capital cities continuing to grow, the way we commute is becoming a critical piece of the urban puzzle. Yet, for most…
There are some must-read books on personal finances that will help you develop good saving and investing habits. One of them is Robert Kiyosaki’s «Rich Dad Poor Dad», a must-read if you want to learn about personal finance. Now I’ve interviewed Robert three times on the Michael Yardney Podcast and while I don’t agree with…
OK…It’s easy to get offended by others and then build up anger and resentment. We have to forgive others and carry on with our life, so here are 15 quotes to start your week on the right note: 1. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only…
