Unlike some things, there's more than one path you can follow to build financial freedom. For my wife and I, residential property investment was our starting point, but it may not be our end point. Nearly 20 years ago, we bought our first rental property—a simpler time when a 5% deposit was enough, prices were
I've been providing financial advice, in some form or another for over 21 years now, and I'm just warming up! Rudolf Steiner was an influential Austrian philosopher, social reformer, and esotericist who lived from 1861 to 1925. He developed a theory of human development based on seven-year cycles, which he believed were linked to astrological
I realise not everyone has kids, especially around the age where they’re experiencing their firsts, so bear with me and this analogy. I still remember what it was like coaching our newborns through their very first Christmas. They have absolutely no idea what’s going on. The decorations, shrubs inside the house, the freaky old man
A prophet is seldom welcome in their hometown. Similarly, Kiwi's have to make it big, before they're acknowledged locally. When it comes to many types of investments, you spot a similar theme. It's not until you see things succeeding overseas, that Kiwi's sit up and take notice. Recently some research came up that showed NZ
Imagine the young child saying goodbye to their parent at the start of the day. From a childish perspective, it doesn't matter where mummy and daddy go - as long as they come back. Have you ever wondered about the incredible journey our dollars go on after we decide to make an investment? Perhaps it
The more I learn about how people actually build wealth, the more cautiously I prescribe diversification. We're sold index funds, but businesses and property are often what really move the needle. Reliance on compounding returns from dollar cost averaging is awesome, yes. But what happens if you can see the future? Why not
I always dreamt of ocean fishing whenever I wanted. When I was young this wasn't even possible because of where I lived, and how much resource my family had. In my new world, every weekend, with one of my kids, I spend at least 1 hour fishing. We live near the ocean, where this time
The 'Greater Than' Auction Strategy Real estate agents are the psyop masters of the property market. They've honed this skill over countless open homes, acting as the market's maestro. Picture the "greater than" symbol knocked over on its side. At the top, you've got the vendor, filled with high hopes, often inflated by the
The Doors of Perception "In between the things that are known, and unknown, lie the doors of perception." Jim Morrison was often revered and feared in equal measure. In the world of financial markets, where varying perspectives may reveal hidden truths that govern our economic reality, there are other voices that may carry the knowledge
Our Financial World The majority of this podcast revolves around my journey to build wealth and my view of where the world is headed. We all deal with finances, be it through homeownership, banking, or investments. But without the proper tools, understanding your financial position can be daunting. Tools like Sharesight can be invaluable for
