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CBA CEO: Borrowing to invest is asking for trouble

Matt Comyn recalls the time when he met a low-income retiree who had lost their life savings after receiving very…

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Personal Finance

3 personal finance tips to help strong investing

I’ve got 3 personal finance tips to help provide the foundation for the ability to go out and confidently invest…

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⏸️ Investor Education

$1.1 billion pot: Do you have lost shares to claim?

Lost stocks, dividends and bank accounts are just sitting there. Here's how to get your hands on your piece of…

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Personal Finance

Here's how to make a $1 million portfolio by investing $1,000 a month

If you want to make a $1 million portfolio then all you need to do is invest $1,000 a month…

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Index investing

How ETFs can be a nightmare at tax time

These shares are popular with retail investors, but experts caution the tax man won't treat them the same way as…

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Personal Finance

Does it ever make sense to access your super early?

It's easy to dismiss accessing your super early as a bad idea, but does it ever make financial sense to…

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Emergency funds: Are they still important?

Are emergency funds still important? COVID-19 seems to have sent the world upside down, but some financial foundations shouldn’t be…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire with ASX shares starting with $0

It’s totally possible to become a millionaire with ASX shares even if you’re starting with $0 as your portfolio balance.…

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Tax

Tax time 2020! 3 ways to get the most bang for your buck

Now that tax time 2020 is upon us, here are tips you can use to get a better return and…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire in 25 years with $20 a day

It’s definitely possible to become a millionaire in 25 years with just $20 a day. You just need to be…

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Tax

Is investing in super a smart move right now?

Investing in super can generate long-term wealth, but it's not for everyone. Here's some things to consider before locking your…

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Tax

Why you should top up your super before June 30

Here's why having a look at your super fund before tax time 2020 might save you some tax, a lot…

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Tax

One often overlooked tax tip that could save you thousands

The end of the financial year is a little more than a week off and there’s one tax tip that…

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Credit Cards

Is 2020 a good time to get a credit card?

With so much uncertainty in the economy right now, could 2020 be the year to start using a credit card…

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Tax

3 tax tips for investors in 2020

Ensure you make the most of tax time 2020 with these 3 tax tips for investors which could get you…

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Tax

What selling ASX shares means at tax time

If you've been buying and selling ASX shares like mad in 2020, you might want to know what's lying ahead…

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Personal Finance

How much money should you have in your emergency fund going forwards?

How much money should you have in your emergency fund going forwards? The coronavirus pandemic has really changed the financial…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Tax planning for ASX 200 investors

No one likes paying tax. Here are a few things that ASX 200 investors can do to organise their portfolio…

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Tax

What ASX investors can do before 30 June to save tax

It's nearly June, so S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) investors should start considering their tax affairs for FY20. Given death…

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Personal Finance

How $1,000 can be enough to change your money mindset

I think that $1,000 can be enough to change your money mindset forever. You just need to make that shift…

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Retirement

How to tidy up your super in just 10 minutes this weekend

Here are 3 easy tips that anyone can use to tidy up their super this weekend! It could save you…

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Personal Finance

Save your future self from financial misery

You can save your future self from financial misery by making sure to invest and save during this volatile share…

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Personal Finance

Don't delay: Start investing today in shares to become rich

If you want to become rich then I think you should start investing in shares. You can build wealth in…

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Personal Finance

How to manage your super in an ASX market crash

Thinking of switching your super to cash during an ASX market crash? Manage your super properly in case of more…

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Personal Finance

How to use your superannuation to become a millionaire

Super isn't an investment but rather a vehicle used to buy ASX shares – here's how to use your superannuation…

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Personal Finance

3 ways to pay off your mortgage faster

Here are 3 ways you can pay off your mortgage faster and save yourself thousands of dollars in interest costs.

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Personal Finance

Want to become wealthy? Do this one thing

Do you want to become wealthy? Then you just need to do one essential thing for your personal finances. Save.

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Personal Finance

The first personal finance thing Warren Buffett would do

There’s one particular personal finance thing Warren Buffett would do first with some money if he were given cash.

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Personal Finance

Here's why using a credit card is dangerous in 2020

High interest rates, low benefits and psychological tricks... Here's why I think most people should avoid a credit card in…

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Personal Finance

Have you withdrawn money from super? Here's why you should replace it when you can

Here's why you should replace any withdrawn funds from super as soon as you can. You might find it's the…

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Personal Finance

Using shares, how much could $5,000 turn into after 30 years

Do you have $5,000 to invest? It could grow into a very big number over 30 years thanks to shares…

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Personal Finance

Coronavirus: A guide to financial wellbeing in this difficult time

Here's a guide to financial wellbeing and a positive investing mindset in the age of the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus News

Early access to superannuation available from today

Australians experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can apply to withdraw funds from their superannuation from today.

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Personal Finance

How to create a yearly income of $50,000 in dividends

Here’s how to create a yearly income of $50,000 in dividends from quality ASX income shares to boost your income.

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Personal Finance

Is debt getting you down in this ASX stock market crash?

Here's why debt is now a massive issue for many Australians - here's what to do about it!

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Personal Finance

Why I'm not worried about the ASX 200 falling further

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is falling in 2020. Here's why I'm not too worried about what's going on…

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Personal Finance

My final tip to help you prepare for a recession in 2020

With Australia heading for a recession, here are some tips for ASX investors to survive and thrive going forward.

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Personal Finance

3 tips to increase your cash flow instantly

If you're looking to increase your cash flow amid the coronavirus crisis, here are a few simple strategies to get…

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Personal Finance

The second step you should take to prepare for a 2020 recession

Australia may be heading for its first recession since 1991. Here are a few steps for ASX investors to plan…

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Personal Finance

Should you buy things on a credit card during coronavirus?

Is it a good idea to buy things on a credit card during the coronavirus outbreak? Here are some things…

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