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Why rising prices make sense

As well as disrupting supply chains, lockdowns are limiting the supply of houses coming onto the market

Staying Aware Of Hidden Threats

Money talks

Prepare For A Green Future

It’s not just the big polluters that will have to change their ways. The carbon-conscious movement is catching up with investors too

7 Steps To Building A $100k Income

The commercial sector is seen as too intimidating by many investors, but you can start a portoflio with $100,000 in cash savings

9 Tips For Buying And Selling Property

1.The Buyers Agent 2.The Budget 3.Lenders Mortgage Insurance 4.Recurring Payments 5.Joint Ownership 6.Valuations 7.Bridging Loans 8.The Real Estate Agent 9.Auctions

It's a big stretch to get on the housing ladder

Many young adults are living at home for longer or getting parental help so they can buy their first home

Retail's rollercoaster ride

As lockdowns change the way we shop, some surprising winners are emerging from the battle for the consumer dollar

Spread the love

For a nation hooked on real estate, investment trusts provide valuable diversification and liquidity

Take the bite out of vet bills

Buying cover for your furry friend can cut the cost of pet care and avoid heartache

The Reserve Bank lifts interest rates earlier than expected

Property has boomed, thanks to cheap money, but rising inflation in the US means that may change sooner rather than later

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

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

Sink Or Swim? What Parents Can Do For The Kids

Early guidance will help them manage their finances as young adults

Key roles in the money game

Within a relationship, we tend to slip into doing tasks that may not match our skills

Why predicting the future isn't enough

Thanks to the work of Mr Market, big investment themes – such as a travel recovery – are already reflected in prices

Prices that cause pain

In a hot market, would-be buyers who do their homework won’t fall victim to an unscrupulous agent

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

Rise Above The Feelings Of Regret

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

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

Golden Opportunity To Boost Savings

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

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

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