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 are [...]
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 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 phases to achieving [...]
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 this [...]
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 require careful planning [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 are [...]
Super is arguably the most important part of your financial plan. Before your eyes glaze over, it is not as complicated as you think and making some changes now could add $300,000 or more to your retirement nest egg in the next [...]
