One in four Australian adults feel lonely, and the impacts can be dire. Loneliness increases our risks of depression, diabetes, dementia, self-harm and suicide. But likening it to a disease and proposals to treat it with a pill miss the point: we’ve been building for loneliness over many decades and decision-makers have been asleep at…
They say blood is thicker than water, but when it comes to distributing your wealth on your death, human instinct can take on a darker side because money is involved. So, no matter what your age is, planning your estate is an important matter. Estate planning goes well beyond drafting a will, so no matter…
When you make your offer on a property there are a few things to keep in mind to give you the upper hand in the negotiation. These are just as important in the current market as they were during the times of the property booms. So, let’s look at some tactics that should help you….
“All airplanes are off course 99% of the time. The purpose and role of the pilot and the avionics is to continually bring the plane back on course so that it arrives on schedule at its destination.” — Brian Tracy There are too many variables in life to devise a perfect, flawless plan. Unexpected consequences, good…
Recently leading Australia developer Mirvac called for an overhaul of what it called “outdated metrics defining office spaces.” The call was in response to new, hybrid modes of work and new workplace design in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Mirvac is right to explore new office metrics. The current building grades categories, methods of…
The NSW government plans to encourage people to move away from floodland by offering stamp duty concessions and other subsidies. The government is working on a proposal for residents of flood-ravaged areas such as Lismore to not pay stamp duty if they buy in an area away from floodplains. The plan will be considered by…
Success doesn’t just happen. It’s planned for. You must be intentional about it and that takes discipline What plans do you have for your future? For your investments, your career, your business, your life? It’s much easier to plan than just hoping for things to happen. You see planning is helping to bring the future…
How did the global pandemic affect our financial positions? The latest research from Toluna’s Global Consumer Barometer surveyed 1,060 respondents in Australia between 4th-8th January 2022, and discovered some interesting results. At the core, women and young people are shown to be the most affected groups in Australia. KEY FINDINGS The key findings show that…
It is stating the obvious to say that goal setting is important. The fact is, if you aim at nothing, often that is exactly what you will achieve; nothing! Each year my wife and I set personal, relationship, business, and financial goals. We almost always achieve all the goals we set for ourselves each year….
What will life be like when the COVID-19 crisis passes? What aspects will stay with us, and what will disappear? We’ve been thrust into a moment of rapid change, but most of us don’t like change. It makes us feel uncomfortable. We like a level of certainty about our future, health, and jobs, as well…