Nearly everyone that comes to me for independent financial advice wants to achieve financial independence. However, everyone defines financial independence differently because everyone wants to live differently. Achieving financial independence is easier than most people think, but there are several common mistakes [...]
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 [...]
'Understanding the WHY is like knowing where your destination is before you start your journey. When you understand the WHY, you can then map out the best way to get there.' Last weekend we were going on a small road trip. [...]
What is the world coming to? Everything costs way more than it did this time last year. Petrol, electricity and gas prices are going through the roof. Banks are raising their interest rates, so everyone’s mortgage repayments will be higher. Cabbages [...]
It feels good to be back and in control of my life. For those that don’t know me, I had some pretty significant and complex health issues in the last half of 2021 and the beginning of 2022. At 52 years [...]
I am writing this article from a hospital bed, and as such, I dedicate it to all of our wonderful first responders. In particular the local paramedics including Frank, Jo, Claire, and Andrew. The last few months have been a real [...]
We have been lucky in Australia in terms of COVID, but things are changing pretty quickly. Where we live in regional New South Wales, we have just finished our first week of lockdown since the middle of 2020. As a business owner [...]
