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For decades, Australia prided itself on being a land of opportunity. We built one of the strongest middle classes in the world: secure jobs, affordable homes, free education, and a belief that if you worked hard, you could move up in life. That sense of fairness and stability wasn’t an accident. It was the product…
The “Rich” and “Poor” share very different beliefs, According to a 5-year study by best-selling American author Tom Corley, our subconscious makes up 5/6ths of our brain and responds to our beliefs. Like software code, our beliefs direct our subconscious to manifest that which we think about and believe in. If we believe, without any…
If you were hoping the three rate cuts in 2025 would finally give Australians some breathing room, you’re not alone. Many households entered the year optimistic, believing the worst was behind them and that easing monetary policy would start to unwind several years of relentless financial pressure. But the reality has been very different. The…
Warren Buffett is arguably one of the best investors of all time and has an excellent track record of creating and maintaining his wealth dating back to his early entrepreneurial days starting at just five years old. You’d think that the hugely successful magnate and philanthropist would be too strapped for time to mentor as…
Just when many Australians were daring to believe the rate-hike cycle was behind us, the narrative has flipped again. And boy has it flipped quickly! Two of our biggest banks—CBA and NAB have now revised their forecasts and expect the RBA to lift the cash rate as early as February 2026. And that’s just six…
Unemployed Australians are the most vulnerable to identity fraud, a shocking new study has found. Leader in global identity and fraud intelligence, GBG, examined Australian Bureau of Statistics data to identify which groups across the country are most frequently targeted by scammers. Top 10 demographics most affected by identity fraud in Australia Rank Category Group Victimisation Rate…
I once knew of a young tenant who was the epitome of an A-grade tenant. He paid his rent on time, rarely asked for any repairs or maintenance, kept the house in good condition, and was overall very pleasant to deal with. Things continued in this manner for several years, until one day, it slowly…
The rich are not necessarily happier than normal folk all the time, but I bet they are happier more often. That’s because money does make a difference in people’s lives. It removes a lot of our worries and allows us more time to spend with our families or on activities that make us happy. I’ve…
Something remarkable is happening across Victoria’s most desirable suburbs, and not in a good way. Thousands of landlords are quietly exiting the rental market, leaving behind a growing void that’s reshaping our property landscape. According to realestate.com.au the latest tenancy bond data, shows that more than 10,000 fewer rental bonds are active across the state…
Some people grow older but never seem to get old. You know the type, curious, kind, purposeful, and full of life even into their later decades. They adapt, they laugh, they keep learning. Then there are others who retreat into complaint and routine, shrinking their worlds and their possibilities. The truth is, we’re living longer…
