Investing
Where the rich are investing: how do you compare?
How does your asset allocation compare to a typical wealthy Australian? A recent survey of high net worth investors gives you a peek into their portfolios.
Ask Paul: We paid off the house, where to invest now?
Sharon and her husband have paid off their home in their 40s, so where should they invest the money that was going to mortgage repayments?
The royal commission has triggered the super shake-up we have to have
The disentangling of complex relationships between super funds and their financial advisers has to happen. It's these relationships that are holding back the super industry.
How to invest with a robo adviser
Robo advisers are set to rise in the wake of the Hayne royal commission exposing the financial planning industry's high fees and conflicts of interest.
Two things you need to know about investing in REITs
Do other countries have REITs and how can I invest in them? What are "stapled securities" A-REITs? We answer your questions on real estate investment trusts.
The truth about reinvesting distributions – it doesn’t always pay
Simply reinvesting distributions to benefit from compounding may not be the best strategy, as Susan Hely found out the hard way.
Are diamonds really an SMSF investor’s best friend?
Diamonds can be a great way to diversify your SMSF, but they are not necessarily a rock-solid investment. Here are the risks of investing in precious stones.
Ask Paul: What should we do with $650k in CBA shares?
Paul says Glenda and her husband are more punters than investors, with $650,000 in CBA shares and $615,000 in a term deposit.
What if it gets harder for self-managed super funds to borrow money?
The Australian Prudential and Regulation Authority's crackdown on investor lending has already made it tougher for self-managed super funds to borrow,
Ditch your dud fund and add up to $337k to your super
Almost five million Aussies are in a dud super fund, unaware that it could cost them up to $337,000 at retirement. But it's not too late to switch funds.
