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Regular readers of this blog would be aware of my unwavering commitment to adopting a long-term perspective when it comes to making financial decisions. While I firmly believe in this approach, I also recognise that there are occasions when short-term decision-making can offer advantages. Nevertheless, it’s important to note that such instances are infrequent and…
Is this more good news for coffee lovers, or a case of being careful what you read? A while ago a headline in the Australian newspaper claimed “A short black a day can keep heart attack at bay”: American scientists have unearthed fresh evidence that coffee exerts protective effects against heart failure and stroke. According…
Okay, so the piano man didn’t really sell a car. Well, I don’t know for sure, but I’ve never seen anywhere that he used to be in car sales. He did, however, help sell a car and he’s also helped hundreds of my clients, get their clients to know, like, and trust them. Got you…
It’s no secret, that Australians love their coffee. But have you ever wondered what your coffee order says about you? How different is a cappuccino drinker from an espresso drinker? News.com.au spoke to Lavazza Australia Espresso Specialist John Kozsik about what Australians drink and what it says about them. Here is what he had to say: Cafe…
What is your priority – health or wealth? Well, Aussies are putting their bank account ahead of their health and friendships, according to new research by Finder. The survey with 1,102 respondents revealed 2 in 5 (43%) have sacrificed something for more wealth and success. What have you sacrificed for a higher income/career success? Sleep…
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has uncovered another underhanded plan by the NSW Government to charge property owners more, aiming to offset increasingly “unaffordable” insurance costs. Buried within the Budget’s explanatory notes is a reference to the NSW Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2024. This bill outlines the NSW Government’s strategy to shift the…
The dream of owning your own “castle” has changed a little, with many first homebuyers today buying an investment property first instead. Australians increasingly want to live close to work and where the action is, which is why most people like to live close to the capital city centres, but with prices rising across most…
You can’t fake your way to confidence. It’s not something you can manifest by good thoughts alone. Confidence is a byproduct of taking action that produces results which helps build confidence. The more you achieve, the more you succeed, the more your confidence grows. In a way, confidence is very much like a bucket. It…
Successful property investors, business people, and entrepreneurs share common traits. They also come from varied backgrounds and have achieved their success in different ways. But according to The Founder Institute, which tested more than 30,000 entrepreneurs to discover what qualities and priorities they had in common, it turns out that most successful people can be grouped…
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Birth rates are falling in the six most populated countries in the world, though at different speeds. This graphic shows the annual births per 1,000 people in the world’s six largest countries by population. The data is from the UN World Population Prospects (2022) and has been compiled by Our World in Data. The global decline in fertility…
