This is a tough question because there are all kinds of variables that you could look into for the area you’re planning on buying into - but we’ll leave those aside for now and look at when is the wrong time for YOU. When your life is unstable. You may be just coming out of a long term relationship (or thinking you should get [...]
When you’re ready! If you’re preparing for your first dip into home ownership, the last thing you want to do is overanalyse. Chances are that you know: Where you want to live How much money you can borrow. If the two work together, as in you can afford to buy in the area you want to live, BINGO! Get out looking at open homes, [...]
Want to get real with your finances in 30 days? Here’s how I did it. I knew something had to change if I was going to pay off my mortgage so we could have the freedom of being debt free. That change needed to start with me. So here’s what I did! For 30 days straight I wrote down every single dollar I spent. [...]
Taking personal responsibility for your outcomes is such a big thing in my opinion. It allows you to totally own your victories as well as your mistakes - or opportunities for learning, as I prefer to call them. So why is it such a big deal and why do so many people avoid it? Whether it's the state of your career, your bank balance, [...]
As a business owner one of the things I invest in is my company's culture. I invest time, energy and money into making sure we have a positive, caring, supportive workplace where my team can excel, my business can grow and my clients receive excellent service - every time. This isn't something that happened overnight and it's definitely not something I can "set and [...]
Money management is always a thing when you're trying to arrange finance or save for something special, so I thought I'd share my top 5 money hacks: Meal planning - figuring out your week of meals and making one trip to the supermarket instead of multiple will always save you money. It also saves time and mind power by not having to think about [...]
It might be something as simple (and necessary) as going to the gym or for a long walk, getting a massage, practising meditation or locking yourself away with a good book for an hour. It might be something as indulgent as a trip to a health retreat or a weekend away with your best mates. Whatever it is, I'm here to remind you (and [...]
If you're anything like my Instagram or Facebook friends (and even my real life friends!), chances are high that you've either just returned from a winter break, you're about to leave on one or you're planning something fabulous to escape the cold and explore the world. I love everything about holidays and really love to see that our freedom to explore has returned and [...]
I’ve been noticing lately that my approach to challenges can vary greatly depending on what those challenges are. I have quite a competitive nature so if I think it’s something I can win or achieve, I tend to tackle it head on. If the challenge is out of my skill set or interest, I tend to avoid it, delegate it or deny it ever [...]
I recently read an article in a magazine about the power of mindset and mindfulness. Each of these alone have an incredibly powerful impact on the results we achieve, but when used together, they are a powerhouse - a truly winning combination. If we focus on a mindset of being successful, achieving our goals, securing our next career move, or whatever it is you [...]
