February 2011

What’s the Cure for JOB Mentality?

Sorry, but I don’t have the complete answer to this hard hitting question.  You see, I’m still in the process of figuring it out; even though I’ve been happily JOBless since July 2009! But, I can offer some suggestions.  The first step is to decide you want to get rid of this limiting mindset.  You […]

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Top 10 Job Mentality Indicators

How do you know you have a JOB mentality?  What are the indicators? I’m qualified to answer this one.  I had a JOB mentality for years.  I still have remnants of it, even though I no longer have a JOB.  Haven’t had one since July 2009.   I’m looking forward to the day when I’ve […]

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Who in Their Right Mind Would Pay $400,000 for a House in Alice Springs?

I remember hearing that question back in the late 2007 time-frame.  And, I remember thinking to myself, “Hmm, he’s got a point there!” All the listeners in the room were in agreement.  The catchphrases and sound bites were buzzing and echoing off the walls, “Prices are crazy!  People are paying too much!  Can’t keep going […]

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What is a Qualified Financial Advisor?

In the February 2011 Australian Property Investor (API) magazine, Christopher Joye in his article “Here are my top investment tips” gives some advice as follows: “Before proceeding with any investment, I would encourage you to consult with a qualified financial advisor.” So,  I quickly set out to discover what is a so-called “Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA)?”

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What sort of investor are you?

While reading “Waiting for the Big Switch” by Bernard Salt, in the Feb 2011 Australian Property Investor (API) magazine I came across this question, “What sort of investor are you?” And, boy it confused me.  I thought to myself, “I don’t know, is there any other sort?” I was further confused when the author gave me […]

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