It’s quite common for one spouse to assume the primary responsibility for managing household finances. Naturally, if one partner possesses a natural inclination or proficiency in financial matters, it’s logical for them to take charge. While it may seem convenient for one spouse to handle these affairs, it remains crucial for the other spouse to…
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…
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…
Millions of Australians would prefer their inheritance to be distributed prior to their relative’s death, according to new research by Finder. A Finder survey of 1,062 respondents revealed more than 1 in 3 (36%) Australians – equivalent to 7.5 million people – expect to receive an inheritance over the coming decades. The research found 1…
If you want to change your life, you must change your habits. In my book, Effort-Less Wealth, I highlight which habits have the most impact on your financial life, and in my book Change Your Habits Change Your Life, I explain how to make habit change quick, painless, and permanent. Below I share some of the…
Here are some interesting facts… The first car was invented in Germany in 1886 where there were no proper roads, no petrol stations, and it was against at the law. But Karl Benz launched it anyway. Amongst 50 of the greatest pieces of music ever created, six belong to Mozart, five are Beethoven’s, and three…
The interest rate hiking cycle might have peaked, but it’ll be some time until rates drop, borrowing capacity increases and Australia’s property market reopens to more first-home buyers. So it’s no wonder that housing affordability (or unaffordability) is such a popular topic at the moment. There’s no denying it has become a lot harder to…
As a CPA, I’ve been advising wealthy individuals on money matters for more than 30 years. Plus, I spent five years studying the money habits of the rich. In my CPA business and from my research, I’ve documented a few common money blunders even smart, wealthy individuals make. You would think they’d know better, but…
Australians tucked an additional $6.53 billion away in the bank in May as household deposits continued to hit record highs. The total amount saved in the bank from households is now $1.481 trillion – the 11th consecutive record high, according to the latest APRA monthly banking statistics. This means household deposits have risen by over…
In my five-year study of the daily habits of the rich and poor, I discovered that there are two extreme types of relationships: Helpful Relationships and Toxic Relationships Helpful Relationships help lift you up in life and are always happy, optimistic, grateful, enthusiastic, open-minded, life-long learner types who help elevate your chances for success. Toxic…
