How to buy into some of the world's biggest companies
Apple, Amazon, even Berkshire Hathaway - it is possible to get a slice of the corporate action without breaking the bank.
How have investors fared through COVID?
As we've learned over the last few years, pandemics can radically change human behaviour. From hoarding toilet paper to wearing face masks, we've taken steps that would have been unthinkable prior to 2020. The way we invested also changed.
Dividends power long term returns
Shares have had a rough year so far but investors with a long term outlook will know this can mean buying opportunities.
50-year home loans - not the solution to housing affordability
As mortgage terms grow longer, homebuyers need to be aware of the added cost.
How to talk to kids about investing
Learning about money is a lifelong journey. And for our children, those lessons can't come too early.
What should I expect from my investments?
The old saying 'investigate before you invest' is not a bad maxim to follow. Research shows people often hold unrealistic expectations of their investments.
Investing when you don't know what your goal is
For some of us, investing is a means to a clear end. For others, the end game can be a little fuzzy. But the basics of how to invest are still much the same.
Changes to super from 1 July 2022
It's a new financial year, and that means exciting changes for our superannuation.
Average first home deposit hits $120,000 - how to get there
The average home deposit has reached new highs, and not surprisingly, many first home buyers are struggling to come up with the cash.
When should I add money to my investments?
Not surprisingly, one question I'm often asked is "When should I add money to my investments?".
Is the boss really paying your super?
It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.
One group of Australians will welcome higher rates
After months of speculation, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate. And for one group of Aussies, the rate hike can't come soon enough.
Was 2021 as good as it gets?
Last year dished up plenty of COVID-19 curveballs, but for investors 2021 wasn't such a bad year at all.
The risk of big spending
Australians are starting to spend up big, and that's likely to drive credit card debt higher.
Reckon you can beat the market? Don't bank on it
Is it possible to beat returns on investment markets? Yes - but there are good reasons why aiming to match the market can consistently put you in front.
Zoomers keen to make their money work harder
We live in a complicated financial world, but Australians aged 15-21 are eager to get a handle on how to get more from their money.