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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…
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…
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Merry Christmas – to our many readers 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… As we celebrate the holiday season and look forward to the new year, may you be blessed with joy, good health,…
Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is not just known for his financial acumen but also for his profound insights into life and society. In my mind, one of his most compelling concepts is the “lottery of life,” often referred to as the “ovarian lottery.” This idea delves into the…
About this time each year it’s customary for those of us in the property industry to peer into the future in an attempt to predict what’s ahead for our housing markets. While making such forecasts is not an exact science, I can safely make five predictions I am certain will be true for 2026. 1….
Darren Hardy was the publisher of SUCCESS magazine and a disciple of one of my mentors, the late Jim Rohn. Here are a group of his great success quotes 1. “There is a one thing that 99 percent of “failures” and “successful” folks have in common — they all hate doing the same things. The difference is…
Today I’m going to do something a little bit different – I’m going to give you some insights into what makes me tick. Maybe you’ll learn something useful from it, maybe you won’t. You see… I remember a while ago (when I was still personally seeing clients) a prospective client asked me: Michael now that…
Australia’s ageing population is becoming the political football no one asked for. And lately, you can feel a shift in tone coming from Canberra; subtle, quiet, and very intentional. We’re now hearing the phrase “an intergenerational lens” attached to government policy. On the surface, it sounds virtuous. Fairness across age groups. Sharing opportunities. Balancing outcomes. But…
Every generation thinks the one before it is out of touch, and the one after it has it easy. But few divides have been as pronounced, or as fascinating, as the one between Baby Boomers and today’s younger generations. You’ve probably seen the memes: Boomers still writing cheques, carrying cash, leaving voicemails, or using ellipses…
2026 is shaping up to be another year of solid, though uneven, growth. While interest rates are not expected to fall again, their stability, combined with strong population growth, a whole wave of new first-time buyers entering the market and affluent downsizers with significant equity in their properties at a time of ongoing supply shortages,…
