Saving for a rainy day or a future opportunity
The RBA cash rate increasing to 4.35% and the impact on mortgage holders was the big money story of the year. The less commonly discussed story was the ramifications for investors.
Australia's best bond ETFs
Bonds are an important part of any well-diversified portfolio. We take a look at five of Australia's top bond ETFs, and why we believe bonds could perform well in the year ahead.
Paul Clitheroe's Making Money: Are you overexposed to cash?
Australians may be facing a cost-of-living crunch but that hasn't stopped plenty of people funnelling big sums into savings accounts. Is that wise? Here's what to consider.
Bitcoin ETFs and the weight of money
With the SEC in the US approving the listing of the first Bitcoin ETFs it is only a matter of time before they are approved on the ASX. Ron Hodge, InvestSMART CEO, foresees a lot of people making money, but they won't be the investors.
Unlock the Potential of Your Portfolio with the 'The investors roadmap for 2024' Webinar
Missed the live session? Get up to speed with 'Navigating the 2024 Investment Landscape' as we distil the wisdom of InvestSMART's recent webinar into key takeaways.
Three key asset classes to review in your portfolio
With the holidays upon us, Scott Francis urges us to use our free time to review the short, medium, and long-term returns of key asset classes and their impact on our portfolios.
How much super should I have in my 60s?
Our 60s tend to be the time when retirement becomes a reality, but even at this late stage it is possible to give your income a boost and stretch your super further. Let's dive in.
3 thematic ASX ETFs for 2024 and are they just marketing?
Thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide diversified exposure to a specific theme or sector. When launched they often tap into a popular theme that has had strong recent returns, and often a lot of publicity, generating investor demand. The adage 'past performance is not indicative of future performance' should ring loudly in investors' minds when considering these types of ETFs.
Five ASX ETFs to consider in 2024
The start of a new year is the perfect time to review and adjust your investment strategy.
Paul Clitheroe | Effie Zahos | Alan Kohler top money tips for 2024
We've rounded up our money and investing experts for their best tips to help you thrive, survive and avoid the cozzie lives (google it) in 2024.
Investing for children. Three reasons it's an opportunity at the moment
Deciding how, and when, children are exposed to the promise and challenges of investing is an important decision.
How much super should I have in my 50s?
Effie Zahos continues her 3-part series on super, offering simple strategies for those of us aged in our 50s to boost our super savings on the road to retirement.
InvestSMART's performance for the month of November
Markets rebound in November | A good reminder in not trying to time the market
Do I need an investing goal in 2024?
How to ensure your 'new year, new you' money goals don't wither on the vine.
Suddenly rich? 5 steps to maximising your lump sum (without losing it all)
Over a lifetime there are a number of 'moments of truth' that are likely to influence your financial position over time. It's in these 'moments' where key financial habits and attitudes will be forged.