Planning for Financial Success
Most of us account for our money weeks or months in advance. Whether we use a spreadsheet, or simply mark dates on a calendar, we know that planning ahead makes…
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How many bank accounts should you really have?
There’s no such thing as a perfect number of bank accounts that will suit everyone. But there are good reasons for avoiding the extremes of having only one account struggling to cover all your needs and goals, or on the other hand, having a large and confusing mix of accounts with different banks, some of which you’ve simply forgotten to close.
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The Risks of Property Investing: What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You
If you scroll through social media, you’ve probably seen bold claims from property investors, buyers’ agents, and real estate professionals boasting about the incredible growth of their portfolios. Properties worth tens of millions and annual percentage gains that seem unreal—it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement.
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Unlimited Upside: Why Investing Is About More Than What You Risk
When it comes to investing, one concept stands out for its sheer potential: unlimited upside. This idea—the notion that a business’s growth has no ceiling—is what makes investing in the…
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You Don’t Need High Risk Debt to Become Wealthy
There’s a growing issue facing families today, and it spans three generations. At the heart of it is the younger generation—the first-time homebuyers—who are struggling to break into the property market. This challenge isn’t just theirs to bear; it’s one that also involves their parents and grandparents, who want to see them succeed but are grappling with how to provide the right kind of support without overstepping or creating dependency.
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How to build a diversified portfolio with ASX ETFs
Despite the temporary, sudden downturns caused by the 2007-2009 global financial crisis and the 2020-2021 COVID pandemic, the value of the ASX increased by more than 160% between 2000 and 2024, as evidenced by the growth in the ASX 200 market index. This demonstrates that it’s better to invest in a variety of shares rather than sticking to just a few.
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The Big Money Is in the Waiting: Lessons from Charlie Munger
Discover why Charlie Munger’s quote, ‘The big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting,’ holds the key to investment success through patience, compounding, and investor psychology.
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Debt: the good, the bad and the ugly
The opinion of many people towards debt can be best summed up in the often quoted line from Shakespeare, ‘neither a borrower nor a lender be.’ Yet others will embrace…
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Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
You may be one of many Australians who make an interest-free loan to the federal government every year. That’s because, when you receive a tax refund, you’re not getting free money. All that’s happening is that cash which is rightfully yours is being returned, somewhat late. So it makes sense to make it work as hard as possible once it’s back in your hands.
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Investor Psychology: The Key to Making Smart Decisions in the Market
When it comes to investing, most people focus on picking the right stocks, finding the best superannuation fund, or minimising their tax bill. And don’t get me wrong, these things…
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Wait! Before you buy that…
A client once shared a poignant regret:
“When I was working and the kids were young, I saved too much. It restricted what we did when the family was together.”
This simple reflection struck a chord with me. It got me thinking about the delicate balance between saving for the future and living fully in the present. While we all know the importance of financial security, is it possible to save too much—at the expense of the moments that matter most? -
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Does your Money Mindset have your back? Or… Is it holding you back? If you’ve never really thought about it, you’d be forgiven. When it comes to our financial success,…
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