building wealth

1. 22 November 2019

   You’ve got to spend money to save money

   Frugality is great — if it's mindful, and aligned with your values. But focus purely on savings rate and you can miss the forest for the trees. My wife and I joke that you've got to spend money to sav…

2. 11 March 2017

   Most financial advice wasn’t written for you

   Young professionals at the start of their careers face a genuinely different financial situation from people nearing retirement. Different circumstances, different needs, different objectives — which…

3. 18 September 2016

   The younger you are, the wealthier you are

   If someone asked you to calculate your net worth, you'd add up your assets, subtract your liabilities, and get a number. But for a younger person, that calculation misses the biggest asset of all: the…

4. 24 October 2015

   Can’t afford a home in the current property market? You can still get into a good long-term financial position.

   If you can't afford to buy a home in the current property market, don't despair. You can still build wealth and end up in a good long-term financial position. Owning a home is a legitimate goal for ma…