From bartering to smartphones—how our money habits have evolved
Ever since King Alyattes of Lydia minted the first coin in 600BC, humanity’s relationship with money has been constantly evolving. …
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Opening up about money
Funny thing, money. On the one hand it can get us excited or give us a real sense of achievement …
How to budget for a baby
With a little bit of planning you should be able to successfully avoid having the joy of starting a family …
What are the best investments for your retirement?
In the simplest terms, investing your money means buying an asset with the expectation of earning returns from ownership of …
The impact of falling house prices
Housing is the most important asset owned by the majority of Australian households, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia …
Six cognitive biases that influence how we save, spend and invest money
We like to think we’re rational beings. But the reality is that a lot of our daily behaviour is influenced …
Should I borrow to invest in shares?
Borrowing, or gearing, can help you accelerate your wealth creation. It can allow you to buy assets such as an …
Investment strategies for your super
Your super returns may be doing ok, but could they be better? Being actively involved in how and where your …
How do Managed Funds work?
If you want to diversify your investment portfolio to spread your risk across different asset classes, sectors or geographic markets, …
Five global themes that may impact your investment portfolio
When running a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), it’s important for investors to be aware of some of the key global …