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Coronavirus: Why withdrawing your super might be a risky move

March 24, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Thinking about withdrawing your superannuation early? Make sure you understand the consequences!

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Here's Warren Buffett's best tip for managing your money right now

March 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett advocates having a 'financial fortress'. Here's why you should follow his advice before investing in ASX shares.

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How to make millions in a recession

March 23, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

A recession can be a painful time, but it can be a time where you can make a lot of…

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Coronavirus: Your financial toolkit to get through this period

March 20, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus is causing uncertainty, but you can get through this with the right financial toolkit and attitude.

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

March 14, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Do you want to make a $1 million portfolio? You can do it by investing just $1,000 into the ASX…

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Use this volatility to accelerate your share portfolio to $1 million

March 11, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

The current share market volatility could be an opportunity to help your share portfolio towards $1 million.

Share Market News

Controversial cash payment ban bill could see you paying the banks to hold your deposits

March 10, 2020 | Margie Baldock

New laws currently propose jail for Aussies who spend more than $10,000 in cash!

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How to generate $1,000 a month in dividends from shares

March 7, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

If you want to generate $1,000 a month in passive income then I think you should be investing in ASX…

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Should you borrow to invest in shares?

March 5, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Should investors borrow money to invest in shares? It’s an important question because it raises the risks and rewards.

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2 ways to prepare your finances for the coronavirus

March 1, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ways to prepare your finances for the coronavirus, there are going to be some interesting opportunities in…

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3 tips to prepare for a prosperous retirement

February 26, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 tips that can hep you plan a prosperous retirement for you and your family.

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Warning! If you're not happy with your finances, you're not alone…

February 25, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Are you happy with your ASX bank and your personal finances? If not, you're not alone!

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More than half of Aussies are experiencing financial stress. Can money really buy happiness?

February 23, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Can money really buy you happiness? And can unhappiness cost you money?

Personal Finance

2 ways to make 2020 your best financial year

February 22, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ways to make 2020 your best financial year, one of those ways is to start tracking your…

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What Holden's exit and huge sale discounts teach us about finance

February 20, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

The exit of Holden teaches us several different things about investing, about finance and about business operations.

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You're probably spending too much money on these 3 things

February 20, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are three things you might be spending too much money on!

Personal Finance

Here's why paying off your mortgage early is a mistake

February 19, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why paying off your mortgage early could be a worse investment than ASX shares.

Cash Rates

Why the RBA is saying interest rates could stay low "for decades"

February 19, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Interest rates could stay low “for decades” according to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe. Here's a closer look at the…

Tax

2 tax breaks the ATO is begging you to take

February 18, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

The ATO is begging you to take advantage of these 2 tax breaks, which should help accelerate your wealth higher…

Personal Finance

Here's how much money the average Australian has in savings

February 17, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

How much in savings do you think the average Aussie has? The answer might surprise you!

Personal Finance

How much does the average Australian earn?

February 15, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

How much does the average Australian earn? Do you earn more than the average Australian wage earner? How can you…

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3 money tips to boost your finances in 2020

February 10, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 money hacks to help with your personal finance and wealth in 2020.

Tax

How to pay less tax and boost your ASX returns

February 9, 2020 | Ken Hall

A few simple strategies to pay less tax on your investments and get higher overall returns from your ASX shares…

Personal Loans

How to pay down debt quickly and invest more in ASX shares

February 8, 2020 | Ken Hall

It can be hard to pay down debt and get back in control. Here are a few easy tips to…

Personal Finance

How to get your friends excited about investing

February 8, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Investing is one of the most important things about getting in control of your money. You could also get your…

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Is a credit card a good replacement for an emergency fund?

February 4, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Can a credit card be a good replacement for an emergency fund in a bank account when you need access…

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What would you do if the market halved tomorrow?

February 2, 2020 | Regan Pearson

Taking some time to prepare today will stand you in good stead when volatility does hit.

Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire – Anyone can do it

February 1, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to become a millionaire, anyone can do it! Including you. You just have to put your money and…

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Want to become wealthy? Do this 1 thing

January 31, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

If you want to become wealthy then one of the main things you need to do is re-invest your dividends…

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4 simple steps to become a millionaire with ASX shares

January 11, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 simple steps that any average Australian can follow and become a millionaire over time with ASX shares.

Share Market News

Why the bushfire crisis is increasing the odds of a February rate cut

January 10, 2020 | Kate O'Brien

Damage to the economy caused by Australia’s bushfire crisis has increased the chances of an interest rate cut next month.

Credit Cards

Should you get a credit card in 2020?

January 9, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

With services like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) available, should you even get a credit card? Here's some pros and cons.

Personal Finance

Here's why your bank account doesn't pay real interest anymore

January 7, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the interest rates on your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) bank acocunt are so low!

Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire on a $60,000 salary

January 7, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

It’s definitely possible to become a millionaire on a $60,000 salary by using the power of compound interest.

Personal Finance

Here's why you might not want to pick a 'balanced' super fund

January 6, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here's why choosing a 'balanced' superannuation fund might not be the best idea for your future wealth

Personal Finance

Make these 3 money tips your 2020 resolution

January 4, 2020 | Sebastian Bowen

Here are some New Year's Resolutions that I think anyone can adopt in 2020

Personal Finance

How to generate $1,000 a month in dividends from shares

January 4, 2020 | Tristan Harrison

Here's how to generate $1,000 a month in dividends from your portfolio with ASX shares and build up your passive…

Personal Finance

3 easy steps to get your financial health on track in 2020

December 30, 2019 | Kate O'Brien

January is a great time to reset and get back on track. If you’ve let your financial health slip, the…

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How to make a $1 million ASX share portfolio by investing $1,000 a month

December 30, 2019 | Tristan Harrison

This is how to make a $1 million ASX share portfolio by investing relatively little money each year such as…

Retirement

Under 40? Here's why you should pay attention to your super in 2020

December 27, 2019 | Sebastian Bowen

If you're under 40, spending 30 minutes looking at your superannuation could be the best investment you ever make

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Tax planning: Are international shares treated differently?

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3 tips to maximise your tax refund from the ATO in FY25

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With $5,000 cash, should I make a superannuation contribution or buy shares by 30 June?

Cash Rates

Reputable economist predicts big rate cuts to come. How low could the cash rate go?

Personal Finance

After the RBA's rate cut, should I buy ASX 200 shares or pay down the mortgage?

Cash Rates

The top places to park your cash following the RBA's rate cut

Personal Finance

Where should you invest your dividends?

Personal Finance

3 things I'm doing before the end of the financial year to build my wealth

Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Why withdrawing your super might be a risky move

Personal Finance

Here's Warren Buffett's best tip for managing your money right now

Personal Finance

How to make millions in a recession

Personal Finance

Coronavirus: Your financial toolkit to get through this period

Personal Finance

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

Personal Finance

Use this volatility to accelerate your share portfolio to $1 million

Share Market News

Controversial cash payment ban bill could see you paying the banks to hold your deposits

Personal Finance

How to generate $1,000 a month in dividends from shares

Personal Finance

Should you borrow to invest in shares?

Personal Finance

2 ways to prepare your finances for the coronavirus

Personal Finance

3 tips to prepare for a prosperous retirement

Personal Finance

Warning! If you're not happy with your finances, you're not alone…

Personal Finance

More than half of Aussies are experiencing financial stress. Can money really buy happiness?

Personal Finance

2 ways to make 2020 your best financial year

Personal Finance

What Holden's exit and huge sale discounts teach us about finance

Personal Finance

You're probably spending too much money on these 3 things

Personal Finance

Here's why paying off your mortgage early is a mistake

Cash Rates

Why the RBA is saying interest rates could stay low "for decades"

Tax

2 tax breaks the ATO is begging you to take

Personal Finance

Here's how much money the average Australian has in savings

Personal Finance

How much does the average Australian earn?