When I travel the country speaking to high school and college students about exactly what they need to do to become financially successful in life, I always begin my presentation by asking three questions: “How many want to be financially successful in life?” “How many think they will be financially successful in life?” Almost every…
What lies ahead in the next 10 years? This is a question frequently pondered by those involved in the realms of government and business, particularly as Australia’s population undergoes growth and change. Monitoring the latest population trends and their societal implications is of great importance. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics national population report,…
Cash-strapped Aussies are turning to gambling as a ‘quick fix’ as expenses spiral out of control, According to new research by Finder almost 1 in 5 Australians (18%) have increased their gambling habit over the past year. That’s 3.6 million Aussies who have upped their spending on everything from powerball to pokies. The research found…
As new policies, prices, thresholds and eligibility criteria move into the new financial year, a raft of changes is coming into effect from the 1st of July. From young Aussies looking to buy their first home to retirees dependent on the pension, these new rules will have some pocketing more dollars, while others are forced…
Are you looking to build a level of wealth or financial security like the majority of Australians? It is the most common answer I get when I ask clients what they would like to get out of their investments. ……“Financial Freedom” It is the Holy Grail of Investing and one that few people ever get…
It’s coming up to tax time and while many of us might shudder and put it off, we should relish the thought of a legitimate tax refund. Unfortunately, many people only think of tax when it is time to lodge their return. In fact, I recently heard that there are more than $1 billion of…
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, Australians are being warned about a significant surge in tax scams. Fraudsters are increasingly taking advantage of this busy period to prey on unsuspecting individuals, exploiting the anxiety and urgency that many people associate with tax time. In fact, according to new research from Commonwealth Bank,…
I have previously spoken about the secrets of success according to Bill Gates. One of those secrets was to take massive action. The action of any kind is essential in creating the outcome we seek, both in our personal and our business lives. Sometimes taking massive action can be just too daunting. Taking action leads…
Any mental thought, often repeated, becomes a habit. Habitual thoughts lead to habitual behaviour. If those thinking Habits are good habits, they will lead to good behaviour. Good behaviour creates a good life. If those Thinking Habits are bad habits, they will lead to bad behaviour. Bad behaviour creates a bad life. So, your Habitual…
Thinking of canceling your landlord insurance policy? Read this first! There’s no denying that the cost of living is on the rise – groceries, petrol, utilities. The cost of managing your rental may also be increasing – with interest rates rising, escalating prices for goods and services impacting routine maintenance and repairs, higher council rates,…
