Infrastructure investing right for you
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Sharemarket 101: What is infrastructure investing?

- November 1, 2021 2 MIN READ

Infrastructure investing provides attractive opportunities to investors looking beyond traditional asset classes to diversify their holdings. Investing in infrastructure means you’re putting money into companies that own and operate essential public assets. These assets are usually necessary services to the community and include the following: Toll Roads Railways Airports Ports Water and electricity supply Communication… Read more »

The difference between investing and gambling
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The difference between investing and gambling

- October 28, 2021 3 MIN READ

If we had to mention a single commonality between investing and gambling, it would be that both contain an element of risk. But that’s where the similarities end. The high-stakes action of GameStop, an American chain of video games stores, triggered users of the internet forum Reddit (r/wallstreetbets) to make headlines earlier this year. This… Read more »

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19 pain-free ways to save money… right now!

- October 25, 2021 6 MIN READ

It’s time to stop ‘getting around to’ pulling in your spending and make some simple changes to save money right now. This minute. According to Credit Suisse’s Global Wealth Report, Australians are the richest people in the world. But it sure doesn’t seem like that. While superannuation and property values have had good gains, slow… Read more »

What is dollar cost averaging
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Sharemarket 101: What is dollar cost averaging?

- October 25, 2021 2 MIN READ

In a nutshell, dollar cost averaging is an  investment strategy that can minimise your risk.  When it comes to trading shares, the old adage of buy low sell high seems to make perfect sense. But no one can predict the future and even investment professionals struggle to time the market correctly.  As for everyday investors,… Read more »

No interest credit cards take on BNPL
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No-interest credit cards take on BNPL 

- October 22, 2021 2 MIN READ

Aussie banks are wising up to new spending habits by offering no-interest credit cards. But do they stack up against BNPL offerings? The extortionate interest rates still being charged on most credit cards is outrageous. Australians are onto this rort and credit card usage and outstanding balances are plummeting. Another factor has been younger consumers… Read more »

How to make better financial decisions
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3 strategies to help you make better financial decisions

- October 21, 2021 4 MIN READ

It’s ridiculously easy to get stuck in metaphorical quicksand when making financial decisions. To help us out, financial adviser Andrew Dunbar shares a reliable framework to guide the process. Ever notice yourself spending more time on trivial decisions than you do on the significant ones? You’re not alone. It’s often called ‘decision quicksand’, as these small… Read more »