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What makes a top performer

Picking the promising stocks, rather than following an index, is paying off for small-cap managers

“I write because I love books and have a story to tell”

“I write because I love books and have a story to tell”

The rise of the millennials

This year the first millennials turn 40. Now ranging in age from 25 to 40, this cohort is also known as gen Y and follows gen X (from the mid-1960s to early 1980s). Parents of millennials are usually gen X or baby boomers (born 1945-1965).

Where to start your journey

Now is not the time to sit back and do nothing, but nor is it the time to make a decision you’ll regret

Pay off HECS or invest

It’s essentially an interest-free loan, so you may be able to get a better return elsewhere

Beginner's luck

Thanks to technology, it’s never been cheaper or easier for young investors to launch into the stockmarket

Be A Polite And Patient Investor - It Will Pay Off

Hollywood would have us believe the gung-ho Wolves of Wall Street rule the stockmarket. But the stereotype doesn’t hold up in the real world. In fact, there are eight personality types – and only two succeed

Active tactics are out in the cold

Has managed funds’ day in the sun finally come to an end as investors turn to index funds and ETFs?

If it looks too good to be true ...

Nothing riles Money founder Paul Clitheroe more than the fraudsters who continue to steal investors’ money

GOOD DEBT, BAD DEBT

Interest rates are at record lows and asset prices are rising. It’s a combination that could see the smart use of debt give investors a leg-up to increase wealth.

Inspiration & perspiration

If genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, as the great inventor Thomas Edison suggested, sharemarket research requires the same effort

Rise Above The Feelings Of Regret

Being honest about your personal flaws will allow you to build a portfolio you can live with

Golden Opportunity To Boost Savings

Make the most of the budget changes to set yourself up for a better retirement

How To Profit As Inflation Takes Off

The housing boom won’t last forever – buy what you can best afford today and watch the economy settle into its post-pandemic rhythm

Sink Or Swim? What Parents Can Do For The Kids

Early guidance will help them manage their finances as young adults

Go In With Your Eyes Wide Open

When buying a business, it’s essential to make sure there are no financial skeletons in the closet

Make Retirement Your Best Years

Replacing your impending dread with excitement and momentum is possible

Return Of The Bargain Hunter

Growth has been the buzzword for half a decade, but value investing is set to reassert itself

Beat The Income Squeeze

In today’s low-rate world, there is a way to boost income while protecting precious capital

In Search Of Certainty

While retirees are wary of locking up their savings in an annuity, mixing and matching products could provide a higher regular income

Get Down To Business

Reliable tenants, predictable income and fewer hassles add to the appeal of commercial property

Look Beyond The Yield

Long-term growth is the secret to making the best buying decisions

The Holiday Is Over

After going easy on businesses and individuals during the pandemic, the ATO is taking a tougher approach

The Sweet Spot Why You Only Need $253k In Super To Retire

How to combine savings and the age pension to maximise your retirement income

Take The Bite Out Of The Bills

Planning ahead and shopping around can cut the cost of orthodontics

Run Your Own Retirement Race

How comfortable your future life will depend on the calculations you do now

The Fight Club Of Finance

CFDs are a risky investment, but the payoff can be huge when – or if – it comes

My light-bulb moment

Money talks … and so should we. In some circles talking about money is considered gauche or taboo, but it’s a belief that could be costing us a lot of moolah.

Ride of a lifetime

For many Sydneysiders, the Blue Mountains is a go-to getaway and the best seat in the house from which to experience the region’s spectacular beauty is Scenic World.

Look inside the package

House-and-land deals are a popular choice, but it pays to know just what you’re getting for your money