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Personal Finance

How to replace your wage with passive income in 3 steps

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a straightforward process to replace a salary with dividends.

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Tax

How much tax do your ASX shares pay? Why it might matter

| Zach Bristow

Taxes. One of the two unavoidables in life.

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Personal Finance

Relying on bank term deposits to build wealth? You need to read this

| Tristan Harrison

Looking to grow your net worth? Term deposits may not be the best choice.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Personal Finance

$50,000 in an offset? The hidden cost of not investing in ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Saving 7.5% using an offset is not the same as earning 7.5% on shares.

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Personal Finance

Dividends or capital gains from ASX shares: Which are better?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in one type of return over another?

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Personal Finance

5 ways ASX shares investors define financial success

| Bronwyn Allen

What does financial success mean to you?

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Recent Personal Finance News

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Personal Finance

3 money tips to boost your finances in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Tax

How to pay less tax and boost your ASX returns

| Ken Hall

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

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⏸️ Personal Loans

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

| Ken Hall

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

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Personal Finance

How to get your friends excited about investing

| 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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Personal Finance

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

| 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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Personal Finance

What would you do if the market halved tomorrow?

| Regan Pearson

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

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire – Anyone can do it

| 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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Personal Finance

Want to become wealthy? Do this 1 thing

| 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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Personal Finance

4 simple steps to become a millionaire with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

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

| Kate O'Brien

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

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Credit Cards

Should you get a credit card in 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Personal Finance

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Personal Finance

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

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Personal Finance

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Personal Finance

Make these 3 money tips your 2020 resolution

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Personal Finance

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

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Personal Finance

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

| 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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Personal Finance

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

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Retirement

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

| 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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Personal Finance

The financial New Year's resolutions you should be making

| Kate O'Brien

New Years is a great time for a financial fresh start. As we roll into 2020 we take a look…

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Personal Finance

3 actionable steps to improve your finances

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 actionable steps to improve your finances this festive season, including to start investing in shares.

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Personal Finance

Forget the gym! Here are 2 New Year's resolutions that can last

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my 2 ASX New Year's resolutions you can actually commit to!

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Personal Finance

Do these 3 things this holiday season to give your money a boost in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

If you want to set your money on a great track next year, then I think you should do these…

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Credit Cards

How to use your credit card wisely this December

| Ken Hall

A quick guide on how to use your credit card wisely this December and maximise your Christmas and New Year's…

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Personal Finance

How to double your money with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares could be the best way to double your money thanks to the power of compound interest.

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Credit Cards

3 ways to quickly pay down credit card debt

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ways that you can quickly pay down your credit card debt if you're struggling to pay it…

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Personal Finance

What size share portfolio do you need to be considered wealthy?

| Tristan Harrison

How big does your share portfolio need to be before you can be considered wealthy?

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Personal Finance

Replace your entire wage with dividends from ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

It’s definitely possible to replace your whole wage with dividends from ASX shares, read here to find out how.

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Personal Finance

Want to become wealthy? Do this 1 thing

| Tristan Harrison

If you want to become wealthy then you need to do this 1 thing for your long-term financial future.

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Personal Finance

Should you borrow to invest in shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Does it make sense to borrow to invest in ASX shares?

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Personal Finance

Following the FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

| Kate O'Brien

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) is a lifestyle movement which allows its proponents to retire and live off their portfolios.…

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Personal Finance

2 retirement myths that you can't afford to believe

| Tristan Harrison

You can’t afford to believe these retirement myths if you want to retire with a respectable nest egg for your…

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Personal Finance

How to set (and keep) a budget

| Kate O'Brien

Budgeting sounds boring, but it the long term it can afford you the kind of fun you’ll otherwise only dream…

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How to invest

4 things you should do before you start investing

| Kate O'Brien

If you want to start investing on the front foot it pays to get your house in order first. Set…

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Tax

Invest better in 2020 with these simple tips

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to invest better in 2020 and beat the average ASX investor, check out these top tips to…

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Personal Finance

The perfect gift to give your family this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why some ASX shares might be the greatest gift you can give this Christmas

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Personal Finance

What's the biggest reason that people become wealthy?

| Tristan Harrison

What is the main reason that make people become wealthy over time? Find out in this article, the stats prove…

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Personal Finance

Should you buy ASX shares or a house first?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why saving up for a house deposit might not be the best investment you can make

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Personal Finance

How much should you borrow to buy a house?

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re looking to buy a house, how much should you borrow?

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Personal Finance

Should you combine finances when you get married?

| Tristan Harrison

When you get married should you combine your finances together?

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