Investment News

Money AS INVESTORS we all like to think that we're making rational choices, nut it's amazing how our moods can drive investment decisions.

Money I'M OFTEN asked, 'what do you invest in?' The first step is looking at asset allocation.

Money THE stock market has notched up an all-time high with the ASX 200 benchmark index hitting 6,875.5 points in late July, passing the previous record.

Money THE Reserve Bank's back-to-back rate cuts in June and July are great news for anyone with a home loan.

Money IT CAN be frustrating to have money sitting in super, only to find it gets eaten away by fees and charges over time.

Money AN INVESTMENT doesn't have to be complex to be good, and if you're about to tip money into something, make sure it passes the pub test.

Money THE Australian Shareholders' Association will run for women aged 55+ free financial literacy courses which focus on building confidence in decision-making.

Money IT'S BEEN a week of shake, rattle and roll in the financial sector as the Banking Royal Commission wound to a close.

Money WITHOUT what seems an unlikely bounce in asset prices, there's probably not a lot of joy for DIY super trustees looking into their crystal balls for 2019.

Money WE LIVE in a world of change. Against this backdrop of upheaval, is long term investing still relevant?

Money IF THE ALP comes to power and ­delivers on its threat to scrap cash rebates on franking credits, what could you do?

Money THE end of the year can be a cash squeeze. But it's also a good opportunity to take stock, and budget permitting, grow your super.

Money Is now the right time to be investing in shares when the market is volatile?

Money THE fight to win new customers is real in the banking sector, but competition can see loyal customers cop a raw deal.

Money Paul Clitheroe offers some sound advice to seniors who are talking to their adult children and grandchildren about financing now their life in the future.

Money IF YOU own shares jointly with your partner and one of you dies, the ownership of the shares needs to be confirmed.

Money WEALTH coach Andrew Heaven answers two questions around investments, allocated pension and superannuation funds.

News ON THE basis of past returns residential property seems to be the frontrunner but that doesn't necessarily mean bricks and mortar is the right for you.

News BABY-boomers, take note: this week marks the start of the downsizing rules that may help you sidestep the ever-shrinking superannuation contribution caps.

News JUNE is always an important time to think about last minute contributions to superannuation but this year brings some new rules and new opportunities.