Financial independence and retiring early is a dream for many, but all too often it may seem like a mirage – something that is too good to be true. However, with the right mindset, planning, and approach, most people can achieve financial [...]
In the last two articles, I discussed shares and property. In this one, I will talk about the other investments - cash, bonds and alternative investments and the pros and cons of investing in them. Alternative investments Let’s start with alternative investments. [...]
In my last blog, I went through the pros and cons of investing in shares. In this blog, we will dive into property. There are endless types of property investments. A few include residential houses, units or blocks of units, small commercial [...]
Every week I get several emails asking me to consider a new investment for my clients. They nearly all come with the promise of great returns with no risk. I am always reminded of the saying if it seems too good to [...]
In the last six months, the Australian Share market dropped 15%, recovered by about 9% and then dropped another 10% and has since risen 5%. Russia is continuing to bomb Ukraine. Many European countries are not sure where they will get their [...]
“We cannot speak for the whole industry, but from our perspective as independent financial advisers, it is nearly always the strategic advice and emotional support we provide that is of the most importance and has the biggest impact on our clients’ [...]
One of the best things about my job is getting to work with and help people from all walks of life.There are doctors, lawyers, tradies, nurses, teachers, and retail workers. There are business owners working 80-hour weeks, people working full-time, part-time or [...]
This week I have had three separate conversations where people know what they should be doing, but something inside them is holding them back. This is not uncommon, nor unexpected given we have been taught not to talk about money.This article outlines [...]
What are three things you can do to make work optional sooner?A lot has happened in the last 12 months.This time last year, most of Australia was in the middle of lockdown, we were all longing to be able to see our [...]
