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One of the main reasons an individual would use an SMSF is for estate planning as it can offer greater...

During the Federal Election campaign, the Government made a number of election promises, which may impact your finances. There were...

Financial markets have been erratic lately, understandably causing some concern for those of us with super and investments. While dips...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is when you use two or more different types of actions to verify your identity and you...

If your partner is earning a low income, working part-time, or currently unemployed, boosting their super could be a smart...

US tariffs are poorly designed, badly implemented and are already damaging both the US and global economies. The economic damage...

Global Global markets whipsawed following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements on April 2, and subsequent developments throughout the month. Volatility...

One of a property lender’s most important jobs is to make sure a borrower can manage the typical home loan...

There are no prescribed steps for winding up an SMSF, however there are a number of specific requirements that must...

There are many benefits to receiving an Age Pension or even a part pension, but there are limits to what...

How do you find the sweet spot between using your retirement savings to enjoy a comfortable standard of living, and...

For many investors, the promise of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing has been evasive.  Confusion around what “ESG Investing”...

Megatrends are long-term structural changes that affect the world we live in. Importantly, they shape communities but they also create...

Geared share funds are high risk and high reward. When share markets are doing well, the returns can be very...

Global The introduction of DeepSeek’s open-source R1 model shocked global markets in January, challenging our understanding of capex requirements and...

The average Australian property investor could lose money in their first year, with those in the nation’s two largest capitals...

While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment,...

Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from...

Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above...

A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest...

While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to...

Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns...

Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements...

As value returns to market favour it’s time to check in on your portfolio – but not all value exposure...

Back in November we saw five reasons to expect a higher $A. These largely remain valid and the $A seems...

Conventional wisdom used to dictate Australians were better paying off their home loans, and then, once debt free turning their...

Let’s explore the ins and outs of salary sacrificing into your super and help you determine if it's worth considering...

Asset allocation is the process of dividing funds between different asset classes including cash, bonds, property and shares. This takes...

Australian shares fared well in July, buoyed by suggestions that no further interest rate hikes will be necessary. With inflation...

Common human biases that investors should understand when it comes to investing is extremely important. These biases are ingrained in...