Investing
Economic outlook: what to expect from the second half of 2018
A firmer US dollar and steady local interest rates could see the Aussie dollar fall further, writes David Basssenese.
Five things to consider before starting a self-managed super fund
With a $700 billion market and close to 600,000 funds in operation, more Aussies than ever are starting an SMSF. Here's what you need to consider.
How to invest in gold without buying bars or nuggets
What determines the price of gold? How can you avoid being ripped off? We answer your questions about how to invest in gold.
Investing headlines: peer-to-peer lenders beat the banks
Aussies are diverting millions of dollars away from savings accounts and term deposits into longer-term peer-to-peer investing, according to research from P2P lender RateSetter's investor base.
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.
Where SMSFs are investing in the year ahead
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are moving away from buying blue-chip shares, high-yielding shares, cash management accounts and term deposits. So what asset classes are they buying?
Ask Paul: Am I better off putting extra cash into super or the mortgage?
Mark and his wife want to retire in nine years but still owe $300,000 on their home. Should they put their extra $800 a month into super or the mortgage?
Ask the Experts: How can young parents get ahead financially?
Should Jennifer and Toby continue to build savings in a mortgage offset account or invest in a portfolio of listed shares, ETFs and bonds? And what is the outlook for their two Perth properties?
Why the First Home Super Saver scheme isn’t worth the effort
At its worst, the First Home Super Saver Scheme is likely to drive up demand, leaving families either more indebted or still locked out.
What to do with your superanunation before June 30
From spousal contributions to governnent co-contributions, here are four super ways you can put more money back in your pocket before June 30.
