From luxury to baked beans and back again: One investor's rollercoaster ride

Property investor Nichole Lewis shares her personal journey from financial ruin during the 2008 global financial crisis to building a successful wealth-mentoring portfolio. She reflects on the lessons learned from past consumerism and the importance of financial literacy.
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Provides relatable financial advice and cautionary tales regarding debt and wealth management for personal finance audiences.
When it comes to money, property investor Nichole Lewis has experienced dizzy highs and devastating lows. The global financial crisis of 2008 saw her go from making international property sales to selling bags of horse manure at the end of her (rented) driveway. Now at 54, with a lucrative portfolio, she works just ten hours a week, writing books, buying property and mentoring others on how to build wealth and avoid her mistakes.
The article is a personal profile and human-interest story with no political or ideological agenda.
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