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War for your wallet

26/6/2018

 
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We engage in battle every day. Sadly, many of us are losing the fight. It's the war between wants and needs.   
​You don't need a new car but you sure do want one. Those expensive shoes - you've just got to have them. That newest electronic gadget. You really don't need it, you just really want it.


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8 gems from one of the financial greats

1/5/2018

 
William Bernstein has several good reads, including the one I’ve just finished The Investor’s Manifesto, Preparing for Prosperity, Armageddon and Everything in Between. (yes, I was lured by the title)

For those that haven’t heard of William Bernstein, his status is legendary in financial circles.  There’s a couple of things that I really like about him –

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Simple ≠ Easy

24/4/2018

 
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“It can’t be that simple, surely”, is something I hear a lot. 

People just assume that money management is complex. That’s no surprise really, as the traditional financial industry is built on the premise that complexity equals value or to be more pointed, the more complex the solution, the more someone should pay for it. The industry is very willing to sell you this crap. The media don’t help either as eye-grabbing content sells.




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The Espresso Strategy

17/4/2018

 
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When you haven't got much capital of your own, the road to financial security can seem long and arduous.  But the truth is that wealth building is actually pretty simple.

All it takes is time and the price of a cup of coffee.



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Super & divorce (and other tips to rebuild your finances)

3/4/2018

 
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A third of marriages end in divorce*. Relationship breakdown is an emotionally difficult time, that can have a significant financial impact as well, This impact can continue well into later life.  For example, households with men and women aged 55–64 years who haven't divorced earn around $10,000 a year more than those households headed by divorcees**of the same age.


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How much debt is enough?

27/3/2018

 
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In the perfect world, we’d all be debt free. 

​For most of us though, we can’t get by without it. The question is, how much debt is enough?  As they say, a little bit of something is alright, but too much is another story.


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The Cost Of Urgency

13/3/2018

 
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​Humans are hardwired to want things -- now.   It’s called instant gratification, and it’s a powerful force.  In most psychological models, humans are believed to act upon the “pleasure principle.” The pleasure principle is basically the driving force that compels human beings to gratify their needs, wants, and urges. 


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Manage Your Cashflow With A Template Proven to Be Successful (With Example)

27/2/2018

 
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I'm eating a hamburger. I see the man next to me carefully picking a slab of cheese out of his burger, wrapping it in a paper napkin, and eating the rest. It puzzles me, so I ask him about it. “Excuse me,” pointing at the napkin, “why did you do that?” The man replied “Oh, every time I eat a burger, I set one ingredient aside. At the end of the week, I have a free burger!”


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Milestones Part 2: Burning Questions You Should Be Asking About Life At Age 30

12/6/2017

 
At 30 you may have your first mortgage, have started a family, and be well on your journey towards financial wellbeing. However, if you’ve hit 30 and suddenly think you’re over the hill, rest assured when it comes to building financial wealth, time is still on your side. Take the time to review these questions to see if you’re on the right track.

​This article originally appeared in the "Slice Of Life".

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Milestones Part 1: Burning Questions About Life Every 20-Something Should Ask

5/6/2017

 
Life in your 20s can be a whirlwind as you try to find your feet in the world. Our checklist of important things to consider can help you orientate yourself.
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This article originally appeared in the "Slice Of Life".

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