What compels people to take such wild chances? — Why is it that so many people can’t forget the past and leave well enough alone? People enter and exit your life for a reason, and it’s baffling to me when people try rummaging through their past in an attempt bring something back that literally has the potential to blow…

“Unwatchable” is too kind for this show — As an Australian expat who’s been living overseas my entire adult life, I’m often mortified when I check in on what my beloved home country is up to. Much like an older relative, Australia is very often working hard and making great strides, and it’s wonderful to see. But every…

I’m all about REITs now — After months of searching the market and crunching numbers I’ve decided against buying a new investment property and I couldn’t be happier. Since the start of this year I’ve been searching fervently for a new investment property that ticks all my boxes and makes financial sense. I’m old and lucky…

Instead, I’ve got a better idea — To say I’ve been stressing out over money the past month would be an understatement, but not for the reasons you may expect. About a month ago I achieved my ultimate dream, after roughly a decade of aggressively paying it down, I paid off the mortgage on my investment property…

Yet somehow more stressed than previously — A celebratory pizza. Photo taken by author It’s a strange place to be in, and somewhere I’ve dreamed of being for a very long time. For the past 12 years I’ve dreamed of paying off this mortgage. The combination of two houses bought separately and rolled into one mortgage, then…

It’s been quite a road — Honestly, it felt unbelievable that I was able to type out the headline to this article. It’s been 12 years since I opened up realestate.co.nz for the first time and now I’m here, and it has not been easy. Coming to the end of my mortgage is a literal dream…

Does money grow on twigs? — It was a rainy Wednesday morning when I invited my friend around to my place to have a drink and play some games. We chatted casually as we strolled past the door that lead to my teeny tiny backyard nestled in the busy centre of Shanghai. …

No, race has nothing to do with it — There are a lot of people out there turning their nose up at The Little Mermaid’ 2023 edition, and there are a lot of great reasons to do so. …

Let’s Fix our Mental and Physical Health the Best Way Possible — Although this is probably the most obvious statement at all time, I’d be remised if I didn’t scream from the rooftops that putting a garden together is one of the most exciting, engaging, and relaxing missions you’ll engage in all year; and if you’re living in the northern hemisphere, it’s…