Bonds & Fixed Income
How rising interest rates can benefit your portfolio
Term deposit rates are up, which is good news for savers, but did you know there are other fixed income investment options available?
How to prepare your portfolio for rising interest rates
Interest rates are on the rise, so how can you protect - and even boost - your investment portfolio?
What is stagflation and what happens if it comes back?
High inflation is usually linked with a booming economy, but we can see the worst of both worlds: high inflation and slow economic growth. This is stagflation.
Ask Paul: My teenage son wants to start investing
Alan's son wants to start investing the money he makes at his part-time job, so are insurance bonds a good option? It all comes down to tax, says Paul Clitheroe.
Why you shouldn’t dismiss fixed income despite low returns
It's easy to dismiss fixed income these days, with the cash rate sitting at 0.10%. But don't dismiss it too quickly. It can still serve a vital role in your portfolio.
How you can hedge your portfolio against coming inflation
With higher inflation looming on the horizon, investment experts assess what precautions can be taken.
Three ways to invest to pay for your child’s education
Whether you're sending your child to an elite private school or the local public school, you're going to need to dip deep. Here's how to plan ahead to manage the cost of school fees.
Four alternatives to investing in low-rate term deposits
With interest rates at historic lows, investing for income has become a challenge. Here are four options for investors chasing income.
How bond funds can let you invest with less volatility
Concerned about investing your hard-earned savings in industries that don't fit with your ethics and values? Bond funds could be the answer.
NAB launches new Antares income fund
At a time of falling interest rates, an investment that pays more than the cash rate is attractive. Meet the new Antares Income Fund.