Rich people transform themselves into money magnets. Here are a few ways they do it: The pursuit of success turns you into a money magnet Those who pursue success turn themselves into money magnets, drawing other success-minded people into their circle, bringing with them their contacts and unique opportunities to make more money. Persistence turns…
Are you: Tired of meetings that go off track and never leaving enough time to get through all the agenda items? Frustrated with how long meetings take? Concerned with the time it takes to discuss certain agenda items and how people dominate discussions resulting in many decisions being made by the minority? If you answered…
There are so many events, decisions and occurrences that I look back on over the years and think, ‘Wow, if only I knew then what I know now, how differently things would have been.’ While it’s too late for me, one of the most important things we can do as parents is to equip our…
How would you use your tax returns? According to new research from Finder, 1,077 respondents revealed a worrying 1 in 8 Australians (12%) – equivalent to 2.4 million people – admit this year’s tax refund is ‘critical’ to their financial health. Almost 1 in 4 (23%) say cash injection at the end of the financial…
Over the past 20 years, the US share market has risen 5-fold, the Australian share market 5.4-fold, and Australian property 4.2-fold. That means if you invested half a million dollars 20 years ago, in either shares or property, it should be worth between $2 and $2.5 million today. You’d have even more money if you…
A fish rots from the head down. What this means to me is that poverty begins and ends in the mind. According to my Rich Habits Study, most of the rich (76%) are born into either poverty or the middle class. According to the 2016 Wealth X Census, 75% of the rich are born into…
Well, more Aussies are working more to try to ease financial stress. In fact, a new Finder survey of 1,078 respondents revealed 1 in 4 (24%) – equivalent to 4.8 million people – are being forced to take on additional employment, work longer hours or come out of retirement to make ends meet. The survey…
They say men are from Mars and women are from Venus, and it’s certainly true that when it comes to securing their financial future, the two sexes are worlds apart. While men seemingly have little difficulty pursuing wealth and success, societal norms and distorted perceptions often see women taking a backseat in this arena, to…
If you’re still waiting for a friend to pay your back, you’re not alone, according to new research by Finder. This survey of 1,085 respondents revealed 1 in 4 Aussies (24%) – equivalent to 4.8 million people – are owed money by a friend. The research shows gifts (6%), splitting a bill at a restaurant…
For the first time in six months, the amount of credit card debt incurring interest has decreased, but the total balance of $17.73 billion is still wreaking havoc on the finances of many Australians. The RBA’s latest data reveals that the total debt attracting interest charges has fallen by 0.1% or $19 million from the…
