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An introduction to international shares...

An introduction to international shares...

Investing internationally may increase your diversification and provide access to industries and companies not available in Australia…

What's your risk profile?

What's your risk profile?

Your attitude to risk is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to investing…

How often should you check your investment returns?

How often should you check your investment returns?

Before you started reading this article, did you already do a check-up on your investment portfolio value? If you did, and do so just about every day, you're certainly not alone.

Getting your super back on track...

Getting your super back on track...

If you experienced financial hardship in 2020, you may have decided to withdraw from your superannuation balance to tide you over. Find out what you can be doing to top up your super and keep your retirement savings on track…

Strategies for paying down debt...

Strategies for paying down debt...

To get on top of your finances, clearing debts is essential but how can you find a strategy that’s going to work for you and your money habits?

Active, index, or both?

Active, index, or both?

Instead of choosing between index and active investing, consider the core-satellite approach wherein the best aspects of both strategies are combined to construct a portfolio…

Sweet spot...

Sweet spot...

Jason Todd, Head of Wealth Management Investment Strategy at Macquarie Group, presents an excellent summary current economic and market conditions…

Rates remain unchanged...

Rates remain unchanged...

The RBA has left rates on hold at their effective lower bound of 0.1 per cent, saying, “The board remains committed to maintaining highly supportive monetary conditions until its goals are achieved.”

The risks in hunting for higher returns...

The risks in hunting for higher returns...

How much investment risk are you willing to take?

9 common investment mistakes...

9 common investment mistakes...

In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make of bunch of mistakes that keeps them from reaching their financial goals. This note takes a look at the nine most common mistakes investors make….