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5 Reasons Not To Go To University

March 24, 2012 - 4 Comments
5 Reasons not to go to uni

Now as a graduate myself, I’ve got nothing against university, but it’s not the only option. To prove it, here are five powerful, productive and profitable alternatives.

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The Top 20 In-Demand Jobs in 2012

February 19, 2012 - 28 Comments
The Top 20 In-Demand Jobs of 2012

Here are the top 20 Australian in-demand jobs for 2012 according to the nation’s biggest employment website, SEEK.

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Thank God I’m a Country Boy

November 4, 2011 - 20 Comments
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A six-foot-three bloke in a pink dress, ferocious blonde wig, and high heels – clutching a handbag and a beer – greeted me as I walked through the doors of the local watering hole…

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The Day Dave Walked Out on His 300k Job

September 9, 2011 - 3 Comments
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Right now I’m packing my bags to head to the US this weekend, under the gloom of the September 11 anniversary. This week I caught up with a guy who not only survived the attacks, but rebuilt his life. There’s lessons for you here too…

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Be Your Own Career Counsellor

July 8, 2011 - 16 Comments
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Your greatest wealth-building asset is not your fancy degree but your character and your ability to forge relationships.

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The Secrets Behind Online Success

October 22, 2010 - 17 Comments
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What if I were to tell you about an investment of less than a thousand dollars, that returned six figures each year that you could operate in your Spiderman undies…

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How a 19 Year Old Kid Set Himself Up for Life

September 26, 2009 - No Comments
Neon Mic

Perhaps it was that he was already seeing double, but he managed to put two and two together (we were at a finance junket, I was the youngest person on the table) and said: “Whaddya know about that Nick Bolton?”

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Why Doing What You Love Matters Most

August 29, 2009 - 1 Comment
Light Art

Parents: “She’s thinking about studying arts-law.” Barefoot to Kid: “Why would you want to do that?” Kid: Shrugs, then looks at the floor…

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Economic Tips for Generation Y

July 18, 2009 - No Comments
Swinging Fire

A Consumer Credit Survey found that almost half (48 per cent) of people aged between 18 and 34 wouldn’t last much more than a month on their current savings. The survey also found that they were more likely than other age groups to resort to using credit cards…

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Four Points for Avoiding Mortgage Stress

May 13, 2009 - No Comments
Summer Start

I was having a beer with a mate a few weeks back who was complaining about feeling the pinch.

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