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Global private credit is becoming more available to Aussie investors. Is now a good time to invest?

Adam Bub - May 13, 2025 7 MIN READ

Global private credit has emerged as the not-so-quiet achiever for everyday investors looking to diversify their investments and achieve more reliable returns without share market shocks. Long favoured by big super funds, institutional investors and the mega-rich, global private credit is now available for everyday Australian investors hunting the promise of steady monthly income at… Read more »

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7 tips by successful investors, and why we all need an investment mentor

David Koch - May 2, 2025 3 MIN READ

I often wonder why more Australians don’t adopt an investment mentor. Many are lucky enough to have business, sporting or life skills mentors but most don’t even think of an investment mentor. Here’s why I think we should! A mentor is someone who you admire and value for their guidance and advice … not necessarily… Read more »

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5 ways to tap into the hot US sharemarket in 2025

Your Money Your Life - December 6, 2024 4 MIN READ

Trump’s tariffs, international wars, interest rates – we’re seeing a cocktail of factors at play that will affect sharemarket performance in 2025. So what does that mean for your investments? Australian Investment Education founder Andrew Baxter takes us through five areas to watch for any investor, experienced or not, this coming year. 1. A tale… Read more »

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Why you should invest overseas right now

David Koch - November 22, 2024 3 MIN READ

Thinking about investing in international markets? This is why it’s a great time to take to leap. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the stock market lately, you’ve probably noticed it’s been on a bit of a tear. From tech giants to commodities, international markets are delivering jaw-dropping returns in certain places. Tesla added… Read more »

Australian Investment Education founder and CEO Andrew Baxter. Image: Supplied.

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‘It’s not just about making a profit’: What successful investors do differently

Andrew Baxter - November 11, 2024 4 MIN READ

If profit is the only goal you have with investing, then you’re missing out on the bigger picture, writes Australian Investment Education’s Andrew Baxter. Ask most investors what their primary goal is, and you’ll invariably get the same answer: “I want to make a profit.” Fair enough. It’s a very important goal. You’re not just… Read more »

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Why private credit is becoming an alternative to term deposits

David Koch - September 27, 2024 3 MIN READ

Term deposits have long been a popular option for Australians who want a safe investment harbour for their savings. But now that interest rates on term deposits have started to slide, many investors are wondering if there are better options out there. How, exactly, can you get the most bang for your buck? If you’re… Read more »

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The power of dividends on your returns

David Koch - September 13, 2024 4 MIN READ

With just under $35 billion of dividends being paid out to investors between August and October 2024, that nice little cash bonus into your portfolio always comes as a nice surprise. And also, a reminder of the power of dividends on total returns. This year’s payout is up 5 per cent on a year ago… Read more »

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Check out this app that teaches kids about investing in shares

David Koch - August 2, 2024 2 MIN READ

You know I’m passionate about financial literacy and teaching kids about money and investing. So I’m always looking for great ideas on how achieve this. This week, I came across a new Aussie app, Drip Invest, that teaches kids under 18 about investing using real money, but under the supervision of parents. It’s designed to… Read more »

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3 tips to avoid bogus financial advice

David Koch - July 26, 2024 2 MIN READ

Be careful where you get money advice from … I have always said that good advice is your best investment. There is plenty of advice out there, but the question is whether it’s “good”? Today, you can’t believe everything you read on the internet (or scroll past on TikTok) but that’s where 29 per cent… Read more »

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7 savvy ways to create a winning property portfolio

John Pidgeon - February 23, 2024 3 MIN READ

Before you rush out there and start buying properties, you need to set your property portfolio direction. Be smart, prepared, realistic and ready to buy well. Having goals for your life overall is crucial to set your property compass. Goals are your target; property is the means to your target. These goals need to be… Read more »