Live your life well
A few weeks ago I was given a blunt reminder on how important it is to make the most of your life and prioritise your health.At the end of February I lost a good friend who was taken way too soon.It only [...]
Investing in a volatile market
Continuing to invest when it looks like the market is falling is not easy. Mostly because our inner voice tells us not to buy something when there is a “better” option available. I have noticed over the last few weeks there [...]
The three benefits of having clear financial goals
I met with new clients recently, and they said we didn’t need to go through the goals part because they just wanted to “make the most of their money”. That’s great, but having goals is a good way to focus attention on [...]
Financial independence – all it takes is a plan
Financial independence means different things to different people. A broad definition of it is when an individual (or a couple) has amassed enough resources, typically through savings, investments, and passive income streams, to sustain their desired lifestyle. There are typically three [...]
What is stopping you from being financially independent?
Are you tired of living payday to payday? Do you dream of a life where you have the freedom to do more of what you want? If so, you may be ready to embark on the path to financial independence. In [...]
A financial plan is about more than just money
I recently went camping, where I was off the grid for a few days. Not long enough, but better than nothing. I couldn't help but reflect on how similar camping and investing are. Plan carefully: For starters, both camping and investing [...]
Find your own path to financial independence
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 [...]
How much is enough?
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 [...]
Three things to do when the market is falling
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 [...]