Investing

Volatility is normal: Why long-term wealth depends on staying the course

5 March

Turn on the news during any period of global unrest and it can feel like the financial world is unravelling. Markets fall sharply. Headlines scream crisis. Investors begin to question everything. And yet, history tells a very different story. Share...[Read More]

Investors brace for a bigger hit from Middle East war

4 March

From being just a fringe risk, conflict in the Middle East has become a top worry for investors unsettled by the prospect of a power struggle ‌in Iran and a protracted regional war, with ramifications for everything from global trade to...[Read More]

Key ways to invest through an SMSF and how to create a solid investment strategy

26 February

A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]

How a new generation of investors are teaching their parents about investing

26 February

Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolised the market. Fixed commissions were the norm —...[Read More]

‘Dumbest option’: top economist slams housing tax break

25 February

A major rewrite of Australia’s tax rules is needed to make them fairer and more efficient, one of the nation’s top economists has warned. Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry, who led a 2010 review of taxes, said the current system could be...[Read More]

Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can’t answer

25 February

What’s your superannuation fund? That’s the question one in four Australians cannot answer at the top of their heads, as concern grows over workers’ lack of engagement with their retirement plans. Some 26 per cent of Australians cannot name...[Read More]

Refinancing your home loan can unlock new opportunities and ease financial pressure

19 February

For many, a home loan is one of the largest financial commitments they’ll ever make. Yet, it’s not something most people revisit often enough. Whether you’re paying off credit cards, dreaming of a kitchen renovation, or wondering if your...[Read More]

Money, meaning, and mistakes: The advice I’d give my younger self

19 February

If I could sit down with my younger self and offer a heartfelt conversation, it would revolve around the two pillars of a well-lived life: financial wisdom and life perspective. It wouldn’t be a lecture, but more like quiet guidance—a few...[Read More]

Tips on teaching your kids about investment

12 February

How to Teach Your Kids About Investment As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and so on. But how come very few parents take the...[Read More]

Top 10 home renovation tips for maximising space and value

12 February

Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing. Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this process: Plan and...[Read More]

Discount loans to drive down the price of electric cars

4 February

Motorists will be offered another incentive to choose electric over petrol through a $60 million program to cut the cost of car loans. The Climate Energy Finance Corporation announced the scheme in partnership with Hyundai on Tuesday, revealing it...[Read More]

‘Milestone deal’ for 100,000 first homes target

4 February

An $800 million Commonwealth-state deal for 17,000 new homes is a milestone in the promise to provide 100,000 dwellings for first-time buyers, the federal government says. The agreement will include almost 7000 homes for first-up owners in Adelaide...[Read More]

Investing can be a roller coaster: tips for riding the ups and downs

22 January

Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy. Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]

Ethical investing: What makes it an attractive investment strategy

15 January

Ethical investing has been gaining prominence over the last few decades. Find out what makes it an attractive investment strategy in this post. The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and...[Read More]

The benefits and challenges with buying a property off the plan