The concept of market timing seems simple, but so many people get caught up in the hype and end up getting it wrong. What is market timing? Market timing involves choosing the very best time to invest money. Like Marty McFly in Back to the Future, it would be great to know in advance when… Read more »
Australian micro-investing accounts grew by 123% during the last year – the fastest rate of growth on record. Here’s everything you need to know to join the buzz and get started micro-investing. What started out as a niche category under five years ago is really catching on. Micro-investing means you invest very small amounts of… Read more »
Being aware of the most common newbie investor mistakes can save you a ton of emotional energy and financial pain down the track. You’re at a party, and after a few drinks your friend lets it slip they’ve “actually just invested in TechHub Ltd, apparently one of the hottest tech startups in Australia at the… Read more »
If you can’t get comfortable with risk, opportunities to grow your wealth are greatly reduced. Because when it comes to investing, the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. “When confronted with the sharemarket moving up and down, there’s a perception that it’s just too risky,” says Julia Lee from Burman Invest. “There’s a reason… Read more »
Ethical investing means investing in companies that demonstrate positive environmental and social impact. It’s about investing according to your morals, ethics and values. Ethical investing allows you to invest in companies that demonstrate a positive environmental and social impact. Investing used to be about identifying companies based on financial returns alone, but over the last… Read more »
There are definitely some key property investment warning signs to keep an eye on. That said, I am a firm believer that when it comes to property investment there isn’t one single ‘right strategy’ that suits everyone. Choosing a successful strategy should come down to your attitude to risk, time availability, skill, and financial circumstances… Read more »
While the term “debt” can make most Aussies cringe and run in the opposite direction, there are a number of ways you can use debt to your advantage and build wealth. It may sound like the biggest oxymoron in history, but it’s true – if done responsibly and with the right guidance. Remember though, before… Read more »
As the sharemarket rollercoaster continues, it’s worth just taking a deep breath and reviewing the golden rules of investing. Let’s be honest, there’s no true formula for finding success in the sharemarket. There are so many factors at play, not least of which is your own investment personality. How much risk are you comfortable with?… 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 »
Managing money in your 40s means clearing your personal debt and planning for well into your future. First up, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again because it doesn’t matter how old you are — get out and stay out of consumer debt. We’re talking credit cards, personal loans, financed couches and TVs.… Read more »
