There are a growing number of people in Australia wanting to create wealth by undertaking a small property development. Unfortunately, many people attempt it when they don’t have the knowledge or the know-how, and they end up financially worse off than they were before. Others, while clearly capable of managing the project, don’t set up…
Parents serve a very important, basic function in society – they turn children into functioning adults. This is a critical function because without it, society would fall into utter chaos. But if you want more for your children, you must become more to your children, than a parent. You must become a success mentor. About…
What happens to your loans and debts when you die? It’s probably not something you’ve given much thought to, but understanding the way debt works after we pass on is important for all investors to consider, so as to ensure that our loved ones are financially taken care of – and not burdened – afterwards….
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…
Superannuation is a smart and simple way to save for retirement – the more you put into your superannuation, the more you have for retirement. However, super is a long-term investment, starting from when you start your first job and only accessible once you reach retirement age. Please note that all the comments below are…
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…
I spent many years studying the rich and the poor in my Rich Habits Study and found that there were twelve problems almost everyone has to contend with in life: Health Problems Financial Problems Family Problems Neighbour Problems Home Repair Problems Car Problems Addiction Problems Job Problems Relationship Problems Death or Disability Problems Time Management…
When you are doing something you like or love, time seems to fly by. They call it the State of Flow. And whenever you find yourself in a State of Flow, think long and hard about what you are/were doing while in that State of Flow. Why? Because that State of Flow activity is very…
What if I told you that most Australian employees are handing over far more tax than they need to… simply because they believe they don’t have options? What if the tax system isn’t as stacked against PAYG earners as you’ve been led to think…but you just haven’t been shown the right strategies? And what if…
Estate planning is different for everyone and especially in today’s modern environment of potentially blended families. So, with more people remarrying, it’s critical to prepare for the distribution of your wealth upon your passing. While you are alive, the estate planning process allows you to manage and preserve your wealth for those you will one…
