The Grass is Greener

The people of Japan believe that everyone has an 'ikigai' - a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And those that discover their 'ikigai' have everything they need for a long and happy life. Hector Garcia is a writer and is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for 16 years, and also Spain, where he was born. He is the author of several books about Japanese culture. Hector went in search of hi...

It is the job that many of us put off. Discussing what happens when you die or are incapacitated is not comfortable. Yet when asked, most people say that their family is their most important priority. In this episode we break down the Estate Planning process, its not as hard as you think. Tara Lucke is not your typical lawyer. In a lot of ways. She only does estate planning, tax, asset protection,...

Want to better understand how a managed fund works, such as your Super? We are bombarded with investment news everyday, much of this is sensationalised to maximise the anxiety of the reader or viewer. In 2020, this has been heightened with the COVID pandemic. This episode is intended to empower you with knowledge around the basics of managed funds and investments in general. It will help you cut "...

In the 21st century, we are living longer healthier lives than in anytime prior. With technology and healthcare extending our life expectancy and quality of life, the traditional model of 3 distinct life stage of education, career and retirement has become redundant. With an extended healthy middle-age and working life, there is an opportunity to reframe learning, work, rest and play looks like fo...

Want to give your child a head start in life? Do you have funds already saved but wonder if you could get these funds to work a little harder? An Investment Bond is well suited to the the purpose of giving your child a financial head start. Whilst you need to have a long investment horizon (ideally 10 years), an Investment Bond is well suited to the purpose of giving your child a financial head st...

What does a well designed weekly food plan mean for our time, our enjoyment and our hip-pocket? Food is a major part of our lives. There are wellbeing benefits from creating in the kitchen, connecting with families and friends over a meal and eating a healthy and nutritious diet. It is also one of our largest items of expenditure! We tackle the everyday challenges of preparing food for yourself or...

Everybody's favourite topic! Well maybe not, but each of us need to create a version that takes our financial resources and puts them to good use. Why is budgeting such an emotive topic? What is a budget? What is cashflow and why is it the cornerstone of the whole process? You might think that budgets & cashflows are boring, but if you this right, you will unlock the door to fulfilling your goals!...

You can design your plans, but meaningful plans have to align to a life that you love. A life that you love has to be a true reflection of your own values. By making a deliberate effort to identify and live according to your key values, you will not only minimise stress and anxiety, but be more likely to have a feeling of freedom. But what are values? Why are they so important? And how can we bett...

Welcome to The Grass is Greener Podcast with Tim Henry