One in three Australians move money out of savings
With interest rates at record lows, Australians are shifting cash out of savings accounts and into other investments.
Hawking, pump and dump - new rules, new warnings
Our investment regulator has been busy lately, issuing some stern warnings around money matters.
Scams peak during COVID-19
Scammers have ramped up their activity during the pandemic, with research showing more than 1.2 million Australians have been scammed in the past 12 months.
Are you in a dud fund? Look before you leap
MySuper funds have just been tested for fees and investment performance, and 13 have been slapped with a 'fail' result. Is your fund among them?
Investors look to overseas markets
We might not be able to travel overseas right now, but there are good reasons to add an international flavour to your portfolio.
Paul's Insights: Shares hit new highs but time not timing matters
The Australian share market keeps notching up record all-time highs in 2021 with the ASX 200 benchmark index reaching 7632.8 points on August 13
3 things to check in your super fund statement
Over the next few weeks your annual super fund statement should arrive either by mail or email. It's worth taking a look at what it says - after all this is your money for retirement. And there are three key areas to focus on.
Investment choices can support positive change
The latest report on global warming paints a grim picture. But investors have an opportunity to support change through their portfolio.
Collectables: Collect or forget?
The pandemic has dished up some unexpected side effects. With overseas travel off the cards, Australians are spending serious money on collectibles like classic cars and fine wines. But not all collectibles will make the cut as a good investment.
Saving not splurging: One in three plan to stash a tax refund
In these uncertain times, it's no surprise Australians aren't in the mood for splurging this tax season. But there are ways to get more mileage from this year's tax refund than depositing the money in a savings account.
Bitcoin versus shares
Investment watchdog ASIC has made a shout-out to the investment industry . It's gathering ideas on how exchange traded products like listed investment companies, and even unlisted managed funds, can give investors exposure to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin while still providing a well-managed investment.
No plans to retire? Don't bank on it
A new study by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) shows that Australians are working for longer - often out of personal choice.
Time to rethink saving for a first home
The days of buying a first home as a 20-something could be over. Today's first home buyers are likely to be closer to age 40 than 20, and it has the potential to radically change the way Australians save a first home deposit.
Tiresome tips: The savings advice we love to hate
We all know saving is good for our financial health. But when it comes to saving money, some pieces of advice are better left unsaid.
Six out of ten don't have a savings plan
Recent surveys show that six out of ten millennials don't have a regular savings plan. A worrisome one in ten are living pay cheque to pay cheque.
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