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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.

All time market highs | Outstanding performance

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The start of a new year is the perfect time to review and adjust your investment strategy.

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.

Deciding how, and when, children are exposed to the promise and challenges of investing is an important decision.

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.

Markets rebound in November | A good reminder in not trying to time the market

How to ensure your 'new year, new you' money goals don't wither on the vine.

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.