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It has never been easier to invest overseas, either directly or through ETFs and managed funds. Those who have taken advantage of this access have been big winners when it comes to performance. According to investment research group Rainmaker Information, international equities large cap (large international listed shares) was the top-performing managed fund asset class… Read more »
Australian consumers spent an astonishing $19.2 billion online in the three months prior to the EOFY, according to data from Australia Post. While the surge signals renewed consumer confidence – thanks to easing inflation and the anticipation of future rate relief at the time – it also reveals something else: We’re a nation of bargain… Read more »
How many times have you gone to cancel a subscription or a ‘free’ 30 day trial – only to find it’s not as easy as it should be? Signing up was a breeze, but opting out can feel like you are in a maze – one where you can’t find the ‘exit’. You are not… Read more »
After 13 back-to-back interest rate hikes, Aussie mortgage holders are getting some relief with the RBA starting a rate cut cycle which could continue through to the end of the year. The cash rate has already dropped from 4.35 per cent to 3.85 per cent, with average borrowers saving around $200 a month on repayments.… Read more »
I’ve talked a lot about the housing shortage and why it’s pushing property values up so much, but I was fascinated to read a great report from Cotality head of research, Eliza Owen, on the issue. Eliza reminds us of the target National Cabinet announced in August 2023 to build 1.2 million new homes in… Read more »
Is there anything you can do to protect your superannuation from dodgy providers or questionable financial advice? And if someone rings you out of the blue and tempts you with a better return on your savings – what should you do? Around 12,000 Australians with A$1.2 billion in retirement savings have been caught up in… Read more »
For Australia’s public companies, this is the moment of truth. The 2025 profit reporting season has started, and this is when companies on the ASX let the market know how much money they earned last year. Reporting season is an exciting but sometimes stressful time for investors. It’s when companies share the most detailed information… Read more »
If you’ve been following the property market lately – and let’s face it, what Aussie hasn’t – you might’ve come across something called an REIT (real estate investment trust). REITs are a great way to get exposure to the Aussie property market – without having to fork out for a deposit. And if you play… Read more »
The property market is shifting again … It was about 18 months ago when I wrote about a report from real estate giant Ray White that showed the gap between house and home unit values had widened to a record margin. At the time I discussed whether the housing affordability issues could see this gap… Read more »
The reason for a rate ‘pause’ makes good sense … The Reserve Bank board have defied market expectations and kept official interest rates on hold at 3.85 per cent. Markets were overwhelmingly forecasting a 0.25 per cent cut, which would have been welcome relief for millions of mortgage holders looking to ease the cost-of-living crisis.… Read more »
