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What is more important to do first? Contribute into super or buy an investment property? How will investing in property help you fund retirement? What can you do (invest in) to minimise the risk of running out of money in retirement? These questions all relate to your investment strategy.Most of these questions can be answered by acquiring an understanding of a typical investment strategy life cycle. Watch the 8 minute video below and I will take you through the order in which many successful investors build wealth for a comfortable retirement.https://www.prosolution.com.au/typical-investment-strategy-life-cycle/My new book out in mid-2026: To join the pre-order waitlist and get a bonus. More info go to: https://prosolution.com.au/book-preorder-bonus Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us at questions@investopoly.com.au. If you're interested in working with our team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/family-office-servicesIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://prosolution.com.au/stay-connected IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

I believe that very few investing mistakes are the result of random bad luck. Most mistakes are predictable and preventable. And there are some mistakes that are very common amongst novice investors.My belief is that if you can avoid these most common three mistakes then you will have a very high probability of being a very successful investor.https://www.prosolution.com.au/top-3-mistakes-people-make-investing/ My new book out in mid-2026: To join the pre-order waitlist and get a bonus. More info go to: https://prosolution.com.au/book-preorder-bonus Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us at questions@investopoly.com.au. If you're interested in working with our team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/family-office-servicesIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://prosolution.com.au/stay-connected IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

I’m sure you have seen the glossy ads espousing various benefits such as stamp duty savings, rental guarantees, discounts and incentives, state-of-the-art gyms, beautiful kitchen appliances, a concierge and the list goes on. As the title of this blog suggests, I strongly believe that off-the-plan apartments do not make good investments. And I put new-build townhouses and houses in the same boat. I’ll tell you why… https://www.prosolution.com.au/avoid-off-plan-apartments-new-homestownhouses-like-plague/My new book out in mid-2026: To join the pre-order waitlist and get a bonus. More info go to: https://prosolution.com.au/book-preorder-bonus Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us at questions@investopoly.com.au. If you're interested in working with our team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/family-office-servicesIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://prosolution.com.au/stay-connected IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.

When you compare the Australian market to the US, the difference is frightening. The Australian market is very concentrated (a handful of companies dominate the market), has nearly double exposure to risky ‘cyclical’ sectors and has almost no exposure to technology. I’m going to suggest (below) that you can solve most of these problems by investing in just two low-cost, index ETF’s to achieve better diversification https://www.prosolution.com.au/share-market-diversification/My new book out in mid-2026: To join the pre-order waitlist and get a bonus. More info go to: https://prosolution.com.au/book-preorder-bonus Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us at questions@investopoly.com.au. If you're interested in working with our team and me, discover how we can work together here: https://prosolution.com.au/family-office-servicesIf this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe to my weekly blog: https://prosolution.com.au/stay-connected IMPORTANT: This podcast provides general information about finance, taxes, and credit. This means that the content does not consider your specific objectives, financial situation, or needs. It is crucial for you to assess whether the information is suitable for your circumstances before taking any actions based on it. If you find yourself uncertain about the relevance or your specific needs, it is advisable to seek advice from a licensed and trustworthy professional.