As we increasingly embrace digital transactions, the convenience of tapping, swiping, and entering our card details online also brings significant risks. A recent report from Finder has uncovered a worrying statistic: 1 in 6 Australians have had their credit or debit card skimmed in the past year. This is a stark reminder that, despite the…
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….
We are currently witnessing what could be described as the greatest wealth transfer in modern history. As the baby boomer generation begins to age, a massive amount of wealth is being transferred to the subsequent generations. Over the next decade, this generation, who rode a wave of economic prosperity for decades, is forecast to pass…
One of the #1 traits shared by the self-made millionaires in my Rich Habits study was a positive mental outlook. The average net worth of those millionaires was $4 million. So, being positive is worth quite a bit of money. But what is a positive mental outlook? It is an upbeat lens through which you…
Everyone’s an expert today. In relationships, business, marketing or investing, there’s a cast of thousands that’ll tell you what to do. One of them is a guy I’ve known for 20 years. Let’s call him Phil. Hell of a nice bloke. But every time I see him, he tries to teach me something, like the…
While it’s always advisable to have a will, not every will is created equally. Amateur wills are generally not worth the paper you’ve written them on, so you should always use a lawyer who specialises in the preparation of wills. Fundamentally, the transfer of assets held in your name (which are also called estate assets)…
During my five years studying the rich and the poor I identified 10 hard truths about the wealth gap that no politician or member of the mainstream media would dare reveal. In those five years, I asked 361 rich and poor people 144 questions each. That’s 51,984 questions. I wanted to find out what each…
Australians have long prided themselves on enjoying the good life—sun-soaked holidays, sparkling new cars in the driveway, freshly renovated homes, and indulgent weekends out. But underneath this polished surface, a troubling financial reality is emerging. A recent report from Finder paints a worrying picture: over 6.3 million Australians are falling into debt just to keep…
Sometimes children can cut right to the chase with the questions they ask. A few years ago, I remember that after a particularly nice win on the share market, I rewarded my little boy by getting him a new computer game. He ran around the house like the excited seven-year-old that he is, and swept…
If you use your own car for work purposes, you could be eligible to claim a tax deduction for car expenses, whether you own your car outright, are leasing it or paying it off. The Australian Taxation Office explains that you can claim a deduction for car expenses if you use your car to: Perform…
