Ever since I started on this road to financial freedom I pay particular attention to the words people use when they are talking about their financial situation. I have heard people explain their situation as an elaborate trap they got…
Money can ruin your life
I recently read a story about the winner of a popular reality television show who on winning received one million dollars. He was interviewed years later and asked if he had any of the million left. He told a story…
Dealing with haters
You probably find it a bit exciting to imagine what it will be like being totally debt free with money in the bank and having not a care in the world knowing you have your nest egg, right? There was…
Watch the hidden advertising tricks
I find it easy these days to get a little annoyed at the hidden tricks that advertisers use that squeeze every dollar they can from the unsuspecting public. It’s not just the trick to make television ads louder to get…
Planning a cheap quality vacation
If you’re like me you love a good get-away holiday to rest and unwind from the hustle of everyday life. However, sometimes it can be a bit expensive if you don’t plan your holiday correctly. It’s a good incentive to…
From Keno to Kiev
If you have read some of my stories on this blog you would know that I struggled for a time having been clueless about money and wealth and lived pay to pay in an endless cycle from payday Kiev to…
Setting Goals
Are investment seminars worth the time?
The good, the bad and the ugly Coming from a person who has attended many seminars to the point of it being kind of a hobby I can report that some are worth it, some are not. Let me explain.…
Build your financial literacy
With the speed of information these days it can be a little overwhelming to understand the intricacies of your superannuation, pension, mortgage and insurance etc. Most of us prefer to let the experts handle our choices and we assume they…
Vacation Blowout
Have you ever returned from a good vacation only to find your bank account a little worse for wear? With all good intentions you saved for a much needed vacation and as you unwind and relax you also throw caution…