I recently read a quote from Elon Musk: “If anyone thinks they’d rather be in a different part of history, they’re probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You’d probably…
Property markets around Australia are moving to the next phase of the property cycle after experiencing a year or so of a cyclical downturn. But we’re not in for a property boom any time soon – we’re entering the stabilisation phase of the property cycle. I’ve invested through the ups and downs of the property…
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…
“What if?” – two little words that could have meant the end of the modern world as we know it. What if our forebearers had been so paralysed by doubt and fear that they never ventured beyond their comfort zone in the cave? Interesting thought, isn’t it? Fear of the unknown leads humans to exist…
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…
Are you considering buying an investment property in 2023? You’re in good company. Savvy property investors are likely to re-enter the market in 2023. With the majority of cash rate hikes now behind us, as well as lower prices, high rents, tight vacancy rates and the return of migration, the market will have all the…
People aren’t often bored these days. Take a look at your own life. I bet it’s filled with lots of plans, things to do and people to see. Ask anyone how they are these days and what do they say? Busy. Everyone is busy nowadays, rushing around and doing a million things at once with…
Today, I’m chatting with Jackson Milan, also known as ‘The Wealth Mentor’. Jackson is an accomplished wealth coach and an industry leader who has realized his own financial goals and created his dream life and helped others to do the same. We’ll talk about the mindset of wealth creation, strategies you can adopt, and overcoming…
Australia is the third richest nation in the world, according to a new report, with data revealing exactly what Aussies need to earn in order to be considered part of our country’s elite. The top 10% of Aussie earners make $122,664 or more, Knight Frank’s latest wealth report for 2023 shows. This, therefore, puts financial…
I sometimes get so engrossed in analysing ABS figures, like the nerdy CA that I am, that I forget that some blog readers are new to the idea of property as an investment. Let’s take a look today at 6 of the basic characteristics of a property as an investment and what causes prices to…