We love to invest in companies that appear to be ‘doing good’ for the world, but to see past the greenwashing, you need to know the red flags. Ethical investing, also known as responsible or sustainable investing, is one of the driving forces behind how we choose to invest today. We want to build personal… Read more »
Can AI help you make better investing decisions? We asked Nick Dalziel, a keen everyday investor, to put AI investing app Jaaims to the test: I remember one lecture from the only finance subject I did at uni. The lecturer quoted a stat: 88 per cent of Americans think they’re safer than the average driver.… Read more »
From a crypto crusader to a superior sustainability index, these ETFs are some of the hottest predictions on the Australian sharemarket for the new year. Aussie investors love ETFs. We love them so much we’re buying them to the tune of $125 billion, across more than 250 ETFs listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).… Read more »
Millennials may be seen as the generation who still watch Friends re-runs, spend too much money on avo toast and, wait for it, are apparently ‘lazy’. Some of these stereotypes are there for a reason (how many people watched the Friends reunion?), but the lazy part is far from the truth. When it comes to… Read more »
Liz can’t remember how she landed on the GetCreditScore website back in late 2019. It may have been through a social media ad. Or it could have been through a link in an email. It doesn’t really matter how she got there, though – she’s just glad she did. “I had no debt apart from… Read more »
One in four Australians have been the victim of identity crime at some point in their lives. It’s a scary stat, and the threat of identity theft is something we all need to be vigilant about. You may not think someone would want to steal your identity, but you’d be wrong. Details such as your… Read more »
Your credit score is vitally important for you and your financial health and wellbeing. Why? Because it is one of the key attributes lenders use to determine whether or not they’re going to offer you finance, and at what rate. “Ultimately, it can make the difference between you getting the finance for your dream home… Read more »
The concept of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) has revolutionised consumer behaviour across the world. At last count, up to 30 per cent of the Australian population had an account with at least one of the 5000-plus suppliers offering BNPL services. Afterpay was the most prominent, accounting for 73 per cent of the market. The… Read more »
While cryptocurrency has been around for more than a decade now, the vast majority of us are still a bit unsure about how it’s used now – and how it can be used in the future. In fact, most of the things we hear about cryptocurrency revolve around the money other people are making from… Read more »
There’s no better time to start getting on top of your debt than right now. It’s by no means easy, but it can be a simple process. Try these steps to identify, prioritise and plan your path over the debt mountain. 1. Get a clear picture of your debt A common response to being in… Read more »
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