Paul's Insights: 2018 Wrap-up
To sum up 2018, Paul talks about the property downturn in the last few months and what caused it, why he's not fussed by share markets going down, InvestSMART's new capped fees model and the significance of $451 and why downturns can be good for regular investors. Paul's Insights will return in 2019.
Paul's Insights: 'Tis the season to be savvy
Volatility is a natural part of investment markets, and acting on rushed decisions could mean taking a loss on an investment that recovers its value in 2019
Paul's Insights: Small companies, big potential
For investors, the challenge is deciding which small companies to invest in out of the hundreds listed on the stock exchange.
Paul's Insights: Buy now pay later brings new money traps
Australians owe $900 million in outstanding buy now pay later balances, and it's landing some shoppers in financial hot water.
Paul's Insights: Sharemarket movements call for perspective
The Australian sharemarket has taken a dip in the past few weeks but it pays to keep things in perspective.
Paul's Insights: Scrooge-onomics hit three out of four this Christmas
In pure economic terms, gift giving doesn't always stack up.
Paul's Insights: The way we regard money is changing
The impact of digital money is greatest on our under-25s, who have grown up knowing nothing of lunchtime queues at the bank to withdraw or deposit cash.
Paul's Insights: Home loan loyalty doesn't pay
The fight to win new customers is real in the banking sector. But competition can see loyal customers cop a raw deal.
Paul's Insights: Taking control of your cash flow
The problem with property is that it's hard to get into if you don't have much cash to invest.
Paul's Insights: Lenders walk away from SMSF lending
It's getting a lot harder for self-managed super funds to secure loans for property. And that's not be a bad thing.
Paul's Insights: It pays to give high fund fees the flick
Boosting your investment returns is as simple as paying lower fees.
Paul's Insights: Rising Home Loan Interest Rates
Many home owners are facing higher home loan repayments resulting from a lender-led rate rises.
Paul's Insights: Invest your own way
Investment is a very personal thing. At the end of the day, you need to do it your way.
Money talk matters for women
The #MeToo movement has highlighted issues of sexual harassment but women face another challenge: The struggle for financial independence.
What would happen if you stopped investing today?
Long term investments and compounding returns are a powerful pair.
Green can be good for your wealth
Adopting an eco-friendly mindset can help your investment decisions too.
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