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If you’ve been following my blogs by now you know I like to share some motivational quotes with you each Monday morning. Here are some great ones from successful business people, entrepreneurs and investors to get you through the week… 1. “Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over…
Let me ask you a confronting question. Are you where you thought you’d be financially by now? If you’re like most Australians, the answer is probably “not quite” – and that’s OK. In fact, you’re not alone. But let’s take a step back for a moment and really think about why that is. Because if…
What does it take to be in the top 1% of wealthy people? Is it a matter of luck, hard work, education, or perhaps a combination of these? And more importantly… why do so few people actually get there, even though most dream about it? We know that true wealth is much more than how…
For decades, owning a home has been the cornerstone of the great Australian dream. It has symbolised not just financial security, but also stability, belonging, and a pathway to wealth creation. But that dream is slipping away for many Australians. In 1996, nearly three-quarters of Australian households owned their own home. By the 2021 Census,…
I hate to repeat what everyone else is saying, but clearly, we are living in challenging times. Despite all the bad news in the media, with economic problems, geopolitical problems, and cost-of-living pressures, there is also good news out there if you look for it. But there’s no doubt there are still many challenges ahead…
Most Australians know property has created more millionaires than almost any other asset class. What they don’t know is why so few investors actually get there, and what separates the ones who build genuine wealth from the majority who buy one or two properties and then get stuck. I’ve spent decades helping Australians navigate that…
If a picture paints a thousand words, then this collection of charts should do a pretty good job of painting the landscape as it affects our economy and our property markets. Each month the RBA summarises macroeconomic and financial market trends in Australia by providing a detailed chart pack. World Economy Australia’s economy doesn’t operate in…
Many investors I know got started by reading one of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. I know I learned a lot from him. While his property investment concepts don’t necessarily translate well to Australia, there are many other financial lessons I learned from him years ago. I also enjoy reading Kiyosaki’s quotes. Here are some of my…
Did you feel a little wealthier lately? Maybe not in your day-to-day spending money, but according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, you actually are. In fact, Aussie household wealth jumped by 2.7% in just three months – that’s close to half a trillion dollars added to our collective balance sheets. And as always, much…
Yes, it’s the beginning of another week, so here’s another 10 smart money sayings from some successful investors. Hopefully one or two will inspire you to do some great things this week: 1. When the market’s going down, it is not because you are stupid. And when it is going up, it’s not because you…
