As well a joy and passion, art can also be a worthy long-term investment. Collectable art expert Kerry-Anne Blanket talks us through the best way to invest in art and why you should. I’m not art expert, but I do like buying pieces which appeal to me and I take an interest in art auctions.… Read more »
As you know I’m all about being sensible with our money, and encourage others to do the same. Still, I reckon there’s a difference between being financially prudent and being a bit of a cheapskate. It’s not a good look. Shirking your round at the bar is one example of a savings strategy that wanders… Read more »
This week’s steep sell-off in global sharemarkets is a good reminder to have a shopping list ready of Australian stocks you’d buy in a market pullback. What’s a market pullback? A market pullback is a temporary pause or dip in an asset’s overall trend. It’s when a share price that’s being going up, pauses or… Read more »
While credit card debt has been significantly reduced over the past few years, 28 per cent of credit card users say they wouldn’t be able to manage their finances without one. So, what can you do to manage your credit card better? RBA figures show that Australia’s national credit card debt clocks in at over… Read more »
Money is one of those hidden awkward, murky areas of love. So, when’s the best time to discuss money in a new relationship? Research from financial institution ING showed that one in five Australians keep financial secrets from their partner. Which isn’t surprising – I don’t know of any relationship which is completely transparent about… Read more »
Over the next couple of weeks Australians who are invested in our big listed companies (or through their super funds) are going to get a lesson in the power of dividends. Most investors just look at the share price movements of their stocks and tend to forget about the twice-yearly dividend distributions. Dividend payments are… Read more »
The tax considerations for investing in ETFs can be complicated. But if you want to stay on the right side of the ATO, you need to know them. The boom in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on the sharemarket has attracted thousands of first time investors. If you’re one of them, the Australian Tax Office (ATO)… Read more »
When it comes to building wealth no amount is too small to start. Whether it’s $1000, $100 or even $50, every single dollar can be put to good use to grow your wealth. It doesn’t seem much but investing a small amount on a regular basis is the key to wealth. You’ll be stunned at… Read more »
If you’re one of the increasing number of Aussies who want to start a side hustle, how do you get it off the ground and, just as importantly keep it going? How is this for a sign of the times? A record 6.5 per cent of Aussie workers have a second job. That’s 850,000 people.… Read more »
Just when you thought the banks couldn’t get any stingier, they are. Savings interest rates have been reduced again. Australia’s biggest bank, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), has cut its savings rates by up to 0.07 per cent. The Reserve Bank hasn’t changed official interest rates since November last year, but the CBA (and the other big… Read more »
