Who doesn’t love their children? We often quickly think of passing our assets to our kids on death. But do we really know who will actually receive them? This is a modern-day conundrum. We don’t know when we are going to die, and as such, do not know our children’s circumstances at that time. They…
On your deathbed, it’s too late to make wish lists. That’s the thought that went through my head high over the ocean, willing the plane to go faster as I rushed thousands of miles back to New Zealand to meet up with my gravely injured wife in the hospital near Christchurch. Let me back up….
When you’re struggling to achieve financial freedom, rich people can feel like an entirely separate species. They move in different circles. They have different routines. They even seem to think differently from others. This is not a myth. Rich people are not actually different, of course, but they do act differently from those who are…
Here’s an Important Financial Lesson That Could Set You Free. It’s one of my favourite stories – The Parable of The Mexican Fisherman. It’s short, fun, and packs an important message. Make sure to see my related questions at the end of the story to help with your own plans for wealth and prosperity. The…
Is fear holding you back? Maybe it’s in your career, your relationships, in your investment journey, or maybe fear is stopping you from achieving your dreams. If this is the case, you’re in good company so I’d like to have a little chat about common fears that hold people back and explore how to overcome…
On paper, your investments in stocks, real estate or even cash may look like your greatest assets. While all those things are super important, you have something else that’s even more valuable. It’s the investment called you. Finding ways to increase your value while doing the things you love may be the most important…
I am a big fan of habits. Good ones that is. Of course, not all habits are productive ones. Some are bad for us, they stop us from succeeding, and they reinforce negative patterns that we’ve picked up from parents, friends or colleagues. No one is perfect, but I’ve found that the most successful people…
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…
I recently got together with two of my best friends from high school, Jamie and Jason. We’ve been friends for over 30 years. We don’t see each other as often as we’d like to because life is busy. But when we do it’s always amazing. Sipping tea in the Sugarhouse neighbourhood of Salt Lake City,…
In an increasingly digital world, the frequency and sophistication of financial scams have escalated, posing a significant threat to unwary Australians. The government projects that scams cost Australians $3.1 billion per year. So let’s dissect the common tactics used by scammers and look at a few strategies to avoid falling prey to these schemes. What…
